Whats on in Blackpool 2008 October Blackpool Pleasure Beach opens at approx 12 noon Monday - Thursday Friday's from 2pm Weekend's from 11am Until 2nd November Circus Rocks with Mooky Every Saturday Until 2nd November Ken Webster - licensed to hypnotise. The UK's most outrageous comedy hypnotist. Over 18's only. Until Friday 31st October Puppet Party/ Bob Wooding Family fun packed show with music and comedy starring Britney Cheese, Kizzy, Fizzy, Gozar and many more puppets. The Horseshoe Bar, Pleasure Beach. Tel: 0871 222 9090 Every Tuesday Until 7th October Abba With Smackee- Abba With Smackee returns with their hit show, packed full of the greatest Abba songs at Blackpool Tower Ballroom Tel: 01253 622 422 Book Tickets Every Wednesday Until 15th October inc 29th October Grumbleweeds The Godfathers Of Comedy- act at the Horseshoe bar Pleasure Beach Blackpool. 7.30pm Every Sunday until 2nd November Take That 2 And Spicy Girls (tribute Act) 2 hour performance all the hits of the bands. Every Monday until 27th october LEGENDS OF SOUL AND MOTOWN at the Horseshoe bar as the Four Tops and Drifters perform at Pleasure Beach Blackpool. 7.30pm 2hrs approx Tel: 0870 444 5588 Every Sunday until 26th October Billy Pearce at Tower Ballroom - Blackpool Tower Tel: 01253 622 422 Book Tickets Thursdays until 6th November QEII - Live QEII aim to celebrate the wealth of talent that came together in Queen by recreating, with breathtaking accuracy, the style and excitement of a LIVE Queen concert, which sadly, will never again be seen. North pier 01253 623 304 Book Tickets Friday & Saturdays until 1st November (no Friday shows in September) Joe Longthorn Summer Spectacular The legendary performer Joe Longthone in an evening of first class entertainment including superb live music with a full orchestra, a stunning cast of dancers and hilarious comedy with Johnnie Casson. Hosted by comedy compere Tony Jo, this great new show also stars a galaxy of top female singing sensations plus special guests throughout the summer. Every Wednesday until 29th October Five Star Swing from the Rat Pack to Jive-Jumping Jools Holland style, including hits from Benny Goodman & Glenn Miller, vocals like Mr Bojangles & Bad Bad Leroy Brown, plus foot stomping Rhythm & Blues / Jazz Now until - Saturday 1st November 2008 Legends Central Pier 7.30pm Returning this season are many favourites, Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams and Elvis. Tuesday 1st The Number One 50's and 60's Show Number One Productions in association with The Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, have created a brand new and exciting evening's entertainment based on all your favourite Number 1 hits from the 1950's & 60's. The Number Ones Show is a nostalgic 2 hour trip throught the early chart years, performed by a group of 7 fantastic musicians and singers featuring numerous costume changes, projected screen images and an imaginative sound and light show which conveys a dynamic and atmospheric backdrop to the golden age of pop. On the North Pier Theatre Tel : 0844 856 1111 The Number Ones Show delivers teriffic performances by the cast, who sing and play their way through 50's classics by Elvis, Cliff, Buddy Holly, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin and Paul Anka together with 60's chart toppers from The Shadows, Dusty Springfield, Sandie Shaw, The Rolling Stones, The Monkees and The Beatles. Sunday 5th Ken Dodd: The Happiness Show - Ken Dodd OBE. The longest stand-up comedy routine ever returns for Five and a half hours! Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 David Gest - My Life! - A Musical Concert Extravaganza Starring live on the same show... Opera House Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets Monday 6th The Orchestra All six former Electric light Orchestra Part II members are once again re-united for an encore tour of the UK. Opera House Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets Tuesday 7th Vince Hill In a short break from the music, Vince proves to be a great raconteur and impressionist. He has worked with everyone from Shirley Bassey to Jack Benny and has the stories to prove it! North Pier Theatre - North Pier 01253 623 304 Book tickets Thursday 9th Live & Kicking Gala night in Aid of Parkinson's Disease and Variety Club of Great Britain.Starring:
Joe Longthorne,
Bobby Ball,
Peter Grant,
Johnnie Casson,
The Harper,Brothers,
Milan,
Siletto Girlz,
Siobhan Philips Sunday 12th October Elvis On Tour
'ELVIS ON TOUR -THE LEGEND CONTINUES' features a full evening show paying tribute to the early days of ‘pure hip-swivelling ‘ rock n roll, the ‘68 Come Back Special' and Elvis's Las Vegas performances. Essence Of Ireland Capturing the true "Essence of Ireland" this 18 piece show (10 dancers plus 8 musicians), is a kaleidoscope of breathtaking choreography, superb musicianship, striking costumes and superb presentation. This vibrant cast combine joyful vitality, skill and polished professionalism. This modern show combines the best of Irish dancing, accompanied by a superb lively 8 piece band, fantastic vocals, and stunning choreography. Tuesday 14 October to Saturday 18 October Beauty And The Beast
Seen by over 25 million people, Beauty and the Beast brings to life the beloved ‘tale as old as time' with a burst of theatrical magic. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets Tuesday 14th Billy Ocean is the Biggest Black recording star Britain has ever produced, one who has sold over 30 million records in his lifetime. Wednesday 15th Status Quo
Pictures – 40 Years Of Hits” tour offers Quo's army of fans the chance to experience the magic of this truly seminal British rock act. One of the world's most enduring and successful live acts, the mighty Quo have influenced a generation of musicians and entertained millions with their driving, no-nonsense brand of rock. Saturday 18th Michael Bolton In a career spanning nearly 40 years Tuesday 21st October - Saturday 1st November (No performance on Sunday 26 or Monday 27 October) Simply Ballroom Hosted by Lionel Blair & Sophie Lawrence.Featuring a cast of International Championship Dancers.
With choreography by TV's Dancing Stars Anton DuBeke and Erin Boag. Thursday 23rd until Saturday 1st November Cirque de Glace If the creation of the world was shaped by fire and ice then so it will be for Cirque de Glace. Striving to achieve a new level of ice show presentation the brilliant Russian Ice Stars combine with the world of cirque in an eclectic mix of spectacle and ice dance which promises to be both heart-stopping and jaw-dropping.
Catfish Keith
Cutting-edge blues singer, songwriter and bottleneck slide guitarist Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. Monday 27th Overnight Ghost Walk with Ian Lawman an Overnight Investigation in the Spanish Hall Suite at Blackpool's Winter Gardens complex with Psychic Medium, Paranormal Writer and Presenter Ian Lawman , star of LivingTV's Living With The Dead . Commencing at 11pm, the night will include: Psychic and Meditation Workshops, a Ghost Walk through the Spanish Hall, Experiments and Investigations all led by the former Most Haunted and I'm Famous and Frightened psychic medium Ian Lawman . Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book TicketsWednesday 29th Zippy Superstar DJ - Rainbow Live Stars of the classic children's television programme Rainbow take to the stage in a brand new theatre show this autumn Zippy Superstar DJ. Contact us Suzanne & Stuart 01253 293 440 07757 11 21 61 Email: leathamparkhotel@btconnect.com Check Availability Or Book at Leatham Park Hotel
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