February 2010
Tuesday 2nd - Saturday 6th
Spike Milligan 's celebrated war memoirs take to the road once more in this gloriously absurd and exuberant hit comedy which has had both audiences and critics in stitches.
High comedy and tragedy collide, as we follow Gunner Milligan and his jazz quartet, adrift on the tide of great historic events, discovering how humour, music and comradeship enabled a hapless bunch of young men to prevail against the might of the Nazi war machine.
Songs include the jazz greats Chattanooga Choo Choo, Ain't Misbehavin', In the Mood, Honeysuckle Rose, Kalamazoo and more. Call box office on 01253 290190
Saturday 6th
Enter Shikari The post-hardcore four piece implement electronic-trance influences into their innovative sound. The band have been touted as one of the most exciting, brutal and explosive live bands around. Zane Lowe anointed Juggernauts 'The Hottest Track in the World' earlier this year, paving the way for the St Albans group to attack Radio 1's daytime schedule. Empress Ballroom - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111
Monday 8th - Friday 12th
Schools Alive! As part of Blackpool Council's commitment to Culture, a unique strategic partnership has been implemented between the Council's schools and the Grand Theatre; these evenings deliver the forward-thinking priorities and objectives for the annual Schools Alive! performances.
An exciting initiative for Blackpool school pupils to perform on the mainstage. A brilliant evening's entertainment for students and audience alike. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190
Wednesday 10th - Saturday 13th
Extravaganza of Song and Dance The Barbara Jackson Theatre Arts Centre is proud to be appearing at the Opera House once again for their production of “Extravaganza of Song and Dance”. The school has been established for 50 years and has increased its teaching staff due to the demand of pupils wishing to attend the school. As all age groups enjoy dance we have pupils attending from 2 ½ years of age up to pupil's parents. The show consists of a variation of dancing and singing with all of the schools pupils involved. We hope you will come and support the show and experience the fabulous talent that The Barbara Jackson Theatre Arts centre has to offer. Opera House - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111Friday 12th - Sunday 21st
Showzam! is Blackpool's festival of Circus, Magic and New Variety taking place during February Half Term.
The Showzam! festival will see the town come alive with a myriad of world class performances and highly acclaimed entertainers appearing at venues throughout the town. During Showzam!, Blackpool will be awash with colour and excitement as vibrant street entertainers are located throughout the resort, including arrival points, car parks, shopping centres and town centre streets.
Saturday 13th
Variety Notes Fresh from her hit Edinburgh Fringe show, Variety Notes is hosted by the highly-talented housewife superstar Mrs Barbara Nice (having supported Johnny Vegas & Peter Kay). Variety Notes includes the musical genius of Frisky & Mannish, sex-symbol Earl Okin, the gyrating hips of Elvis the Hula Boy and lots more. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190Tuesday 16th
Ockham's Razor Experience the sweat, grind and grit of physical work in a wheel of wood and steel which is powered by the performers and suspended 6 metres in the air. Where a seemingly small decision or action can gather momentum and impetus beyond your control, snowballing until you find yourself running like mad to power the treadmill whilst someone else is riding it like a ferris wheel. Breathtaking stuff! Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190Wednesday 17th
Spymonkey's Moby Dick Four whalers find themselves trapped in the belly of a literary monster. As they ponder the irony of their fate they recount a story of Moby Dick, sparkling with their own fantastical flourishes. The novel's epic examination of good, evil, fate and obsession is lost on them.Friday 19th
Julian Clary - Lord of the Mince , I Julian Clary, have done for mincing what Michael Flatley did for Irish dancing. But has the bottom fallen out of the homosexual meat market? I must tour my kingdom to find out…
Saturday 20th
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has collaborated with British Film Institute's National Archive to find a host of unusual and little-seen gems from the early days of silent film, and sculpted them into a delightfully eclectic evening of music, film, comedy and pathos.Tuesday 23rd
JLS Oritsé, JB, Aston, and Marvin are the most successful group of all time to enter The X Factor; the most popular show on British TV. From the outset it was clear that JLS were not usual X Factor fodder. They took their X Factor path one step at a time, from auditions to boot camp to the judges' houses right up to the live show knock-out rounds and eventually the final. It became similarly clear to everyone around JLS that they weren't in this for the short haul. Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 SOLD OUT
Wednesday 24th
Thursday 25th
Friday 26th
Chippendales The ultimate girls night out. Ladies, prepare yourselves as these American icons stage their latest productions of music, dancing and fantasy. Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th
World At Your Feet 2010
A critic from the Gazette wrote about Magic of the Musicals at the Opera House in September 2009: “The first half highlight was certainly the appearance of 16 youngsters from Blackpool's Whittaker Dance and Drama Centre.”
In World At Your Feet we give you not a cast of 16 – but one nearer to 200! With over 300 costumes, this song and dance show will include routines ranging from street dancing, tap, ballet, jazz, a Michael Jackson dedication, songs from Abba, Hairspray, Mary Poppins … and a good few laughs!
The Department of Culture has written about the Centre: “Whittaker's is a place that should be applauded for its commitment and enthusiasm.” Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190
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