March 2010

 

Monday 1st - Saturday 6th

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime Following his hugely popular and critically acclaimed revivals of Oscar Wilde's The Picture of Dorian Gray, The Importance of Being Earnest , and the legendary Peter Hall production of An Ideal Husband , Bill Kenwright presents Trevor Baxter's acclaimed adaptation of one of Wilde's most celebrated stories, Lord Arthur Savile's Crime .

Making his comedy debut, the multitalented Lee Mead stars as Lord Arthur Savile. Following his success in the hit BBC show Any Dream Will Do , he played the role of Joseph in Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat for 72 sold-out weeks in London's West End.

Lee will be performing opposite an all-star cast led by legendary entertainer Gary Wilmot , fresh from his recent national tour of Chicago and previous West End performances in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and Me and My Girl , the glamorous Kate O'Mara , star of TV hits including Dynasty and Bad Girls , David Ross , who recently starred in the BBC hit sitcom The Green Green Grass , and Derren Nesbitt , best known for his role as Chief Inspector Jordan in the television series Special Branch and as the Gestapo Officer Major von Happen in the film classic Where Eagles Dare . Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Sunday 7th

Postman Pat - A Very Royal Mission. In Pencaster everyone has received a letter from the Palace. Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office.

Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do!

But a storm hits Pencaster throwing the royal visit into doubt. Only one man can be counted on – the Head of the SDS, Postman Pat of course... with his trusty sidekick Jess the Cat and his brand new SDS Helicopter!

Get ready for takeoff and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Monday 8th - Sunday 13th

Witness for the Prosecution - Agatha Christie Following the success of The Hollow, The Unexpected Guest, And Then There Were None and Spider's Web , the Agatha Christie Theatre Company is proud to present the next instalment in the highly acclaimed series, Christie's undisputed masterpiece: Witness for the Prosecution .

After huge stage success the play was filmed by Billy Wilder in 1957, starring Tyrone Power (in his last completed film role), Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton. It won many awards, including nominations for seven Oscars and was the year's Number One Box Office hit worldwide.

Leading this tour de force cast is Honeysuckle Weeks (from the BAFTA award-winning Foyle's War ), Denis Lill (star of the highly acclaimed series, The Royal ), Ben Nealon ( Soldier, Soldier ), and Robert Duncan who played Gus Hedges in the multi-award-winning comedy Drop the Dead Donkey . Peter Byrne , Jennifer Wilson and 60's teen idol Mark Wynter round out this all star cast. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

 

Friday 12th

The Courteeners The group have just completed the recording of their new album with producer Ed Buller (Suede, Pulp) at the helm and it was mixed in New York with the legendary Michael Brauer Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111

Saturday 13th

Peter Andre who is celebrating the success of his brand new album ‘Revelation' Peter performing live with his band and the audience will be treated to tracks from his new album including top five single ‘Behind closed doors' as well a number of his previous classic hits. Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111

Sunday 14th

Beating Berlusconi Fresh from ecstatic reviews and a huge word-of-mouth following in the North-West, Paul Duckworth brings this lump in your throat comedy back to Blackpool.

Despite threats from his wife and bank manager, in May 2005 middle-aged Kenny Noonan travels to Istanbul to watch Liverpool play AC Milan in the Champions' League final. He carries the scars of thirty years as a Red - Heysel, Hillsborough, Alex Ferguson - and of living in a city which has been demonised.

Beating Berlusconi! is a story of love and friendship, of defeat and of victory. It is also based on the bizarre true story of a real Liverpool fan who ended up sitting next to Silvio Berlusconi at the Attaturk Stadium.
Using stand-up comedy and comic storytelling, Beating Berlusconi! is the hilarious story of one man's attempt to rediscover his belief in himself, his club, his city and his class. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Monday 15th - 17th

The Rat Pack Take a trip back in time to the glamorous, glitzy nights of Las Vegas in the late 1950s and early 60s where, in the company of three of the world's most popular entertainers, the fabulous Burrelli Sisters and The Rat Pack Big Band , you will experience Frank Sinatra , Sammy Davis Jr and Dean Martin performing at the famous Sands hotel.

Hit follows hit, including: Witchcraft, The Lady is a Tramp, Mr Bojangles, I've Got You Under My Skin, That's Amore, Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime, New York, New York, My Kinda Town, Fly Me to the Moon, Sway, Volare, Me And My Shadow, My Way, Memories Are Made Of This and many more.
Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190

Thursday 18th - 20th

The Woman In Black Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt's adaptation of Susan Hill's best selling novel combines the power and intensity of live theatre with a cinematic quality inspired by the world of film noir. It is a formula that provides audiences with an evening of unremitting drama as they are transported into a terrifying and ghostly world.

A lawyer obsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black , engages a sceptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul. It all begins innocently enough, but as they reach further into his darkest memories, they find themselves caught up in a world of eerie marshes and moaning winds. The borders between make believe and reality begin to blur and the flesh begins to creep..Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190.

Saturday 20th

Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff The night includes Championship standard routines from the Latin Fever formation teams before Brian & Kristina take to the World famous ballroom floor for showcase dances. Blackpool Tower Ballroom

Sunday 21st

Ronan Keating Taking to the stage in Blackpool to showcase classic tracks from his album 'Songs For My Mother' released in March this year as well as performing some of his greatest hits. To date Ronan has released five solo albums, three of which went straight to number one.   Ronan is listed in the Guinness Book Of Records for being the only artist ever to have 30 consecutive top 10 singles in the UK chart, having beat the likes of Elvis.  With two sell-out world tours under his belt, an Ivor Novello and BMI songwriting awards, an autobiography, a role as ambassador for Christian Aid and sales in excess of 22 million albums across the globe, Ronan's lengthy and triumphant career shows no signs of slowing down just yet.  In 2007 Ronan got back together with his chart-topping band Boyzone .  2008 and 2009 saw the band conquer the charts again and sell-out  two arena tours. After the success of these tours, Ronan is looking forward to getting back out onto the road .
Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111

Charley Boorman The star of TV's Long Way Round, Long Way Down, Race To Dakar and By Any Means hosts an evening of stories, anecdotes and tales from his worldwide escapades.

Charley Boorman is the epitome of the modern adventurer constantly in pursuit of fresh challenges away from the success of his personal life.

Charley has been riding motorcycles since he was seven years old. The son of renowned film director John Boorman; he grew up on a farm in Ireland and used to ride through the fields on his first motorbike and took part in schoolboy motor cross and Enduro races. The bike bug remained with Charley and, for four years, he ran a motorcycle race team and spent the years riding with David Jeffries and Matt Llewelyn. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190.

Tuesday 23rd - 27th

Horrible Science What are millions of animals doing in your kettle? Why don't penguins get spots? Why do rabbits eat the same food twice? Why doesn't
the moon wander off? Could a 10-million volt battery float over your
head? And how long would it take for your heart to pump enough blood to fill the theatre?

Billy Miller has no idea what's in store when he enters the crazy, awesome world of HORRIBLE SCIENCE and soon he is under attack from beastly bacteria, vicious volts and foul fluids! Will he regain control before it's too late?!

Using actors and jaw-dropping 3D Bogglevision , this astounding show has the awful answers - guaranteed to thrill you and your children! Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190.

 

Wednesday 24th

Mighty Wurlitzer Organ Concert Beneath the stage in the Opera House Theatre lies a piece of Blackpool history, a Wurlitzer Organ. Smaller than the one installed at the Tower Ballroom, but just as beautiful. Restoration began in January 2008 and the finished result was unveiled three months later, with it's first concert in many years. Opera House Theatre - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111

Sunday 28th

The Circus Of Horrors - The Day of the Dead Set in Mexico during the early 1900s, the cast of chaosmongers transport the body of their ringmaster Dr Haze to a remote area of Mexico. Unbeknownst to them they have settled in a former burial ground of Aztec Warriors. There they join the local inhabitants' ‘Day of the Dead' rituals to try and revive their esteemed leader.

Witch-doctors, Voodoo Acrobats, Pickled People, Bendy Bodies, Demon Dwarfs, and Flying Vampires perform their amazing blood curdling stunts amid a backdrop of an Aztec Temple. Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190.

Monday 29th March 2010 - Saturday 3rd April 2010
Time: Mon-Sat evening 8.00pm Wed & Sat matinee 2.30pm

Riverdance - The Farewell Tour A n innovative and exciting fusion of Irish and International dance including a spectacular array of talent from Spain, Russia and America propels traditional dance and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. Now, for the very last time, UK audiences can experience the magic that is Riverdance. Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111

Monday 29th and 30th

Jus' Like That Jus' Like That! brings Tommy Cooper back to life with all the familiar trademarks - the fez, the laugh and the magic.

Jus' Like That! is an hilarious tribute to one of the greatest comedians this country has ever seen.

‘I GOT A NEW CAR FOR THE WIFE YESTERDAY... NOT A BAD SWAP!'

Clive Mantle - best known for his role as Dr Mike Barratt in Casualty and Holby City as well as Simon Horton in The Vicar of Dibley , stars as the legendary comedian...all 6'4 of him! Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190.

Wednesday 31st

The Sopranos Direct from their sell-out European tour The Sopranos debut the UK. Eight talented ladies enthral, captivate and beguile the audience with timeless classics from the world of opera to Broadway, paying homage to the greatest divas the world has ever seen: from Shirley Bassey to Barbra Streisand and Judy Garland to Celine Dion.

The Sopranos have the audience eating out of their hands with their spine-tingling harmonies and beautifully crafted arrangements, backed by a virtuoso band including a stunningly sassy string quartet. This lavish production performs some of the best-loved and instantly recognisable music of all time in its own, inimitable and evocative style: from hushed, intimate tones to full-throttle rock. This world-class show
takes the audience on an ever-evolving musical journey and delights all ages.
Grand Theatre Call box office on 01253 290190.

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