You’d be crazy to miss Joe Orton’s magnificently manic farce What The Butler Saw at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 14 May to Saturday 18 May! Alex Cardall as Nicholas Beckett Joe Orton’s final, most ambitious play is a masterclass in fearless comic writing and biting social commentary and is NOT to be missed. No institution, political view or tradition is safe in What The Butler Saw, as the celebrated playwright focuses his wicked sense of humour on a range of targets, including the establishment, an ex-Prime Minister, cross-dressing, misogyny and the medical profession. Orton brings tog ..read more

Danny Robins’ critically acclaimed 2:22 – A GHOST STORY slips into Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 23 to Saturday 27 April 2024 for one week only and local landmarks are glowing red hot in anticipation. “There’s something in our house. I hear it every night, at the same time…2:22″ Blackpool’s world-famous Tower, renowned hotel Hampton by Hilton and Blackpool’s beautiful Grand Theatre are just a few of the local hotspots that turned a searing scarlet to celebrate the first-ever UK tour of the terrifying theatrical phenomenon. Book your seats now to see Vera Chok (Hollyoaks, Cobra) as Laur ..read more

Onjali Q. Raúf’s famous tale of The Boy at The Back of The Class has been beautifully brought to life in a heartwarming new production from renowned writer Nick Ahad (BBC’s Better, Emmerdale, Glory). Join the class for an unforgettable lesson in the power of friendship and kindness at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 7 to Saturday 11 May. This captivating story is told from a child’s perspective and perfectly balances humour and compassion, highlighting the power of humanity in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminding us that everyone needs a place to call home. After learning ..read more

The magnificent murder mystery Cluedo is back with a bang! The brand-new comedy crime caper CLUEDO 2 – The Next Chapter will slip into Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 15 October to Saturday 19 October 2024 and it’s a real hot ticket!   This rollicking spoof of a whodunit stars the reigning Strictly Come Dancing champion and Coronation Street star Ellie Leach making her sizzling stage acting debut as Miss Scarlett and famous Casualty face Jason Durr as Colonel Mustard. Cluedo 2 is based on the classic Hasbro board game and will keep you guessing right up to the final twist! Set in th ..read more

The Grand Theatre is celebrating World Theatre Day 2024 by launching an incredible ticket offer for some of BLACKPOOL’S HOTTEST SHOWS this season including Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch, Cluedo 2 and The Boy at The Back of The Class. Share the joy of live theatre at The Grand this World Theatre Day by scooping up ticket offers for some of BLACKPOOL’S HOTTEST SHOWS this season with the delicious Pick ‘n’ Mix offer! What a sweet treat!   It’s World Theatre Day this Wednesday 27 March and Blackpool Grand Theatre is celebrating by offering a fistful of showstopping sav ..read more

Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS will pay an unmissable visit to Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 25 February to Saturday 1 March 2025, direct from the West End!   Daldry’s seminal production of JB Priestley’s haunting drama An Inspector Calls has won a total of 19 major theatrical accolades – including four Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards, has played to more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide and been hailed as the theatrical event of its generation since first opening to rave reviews in 199 ..read more

An unmissable new production of the Oscar-nominated screenplay My Beautiful Laundrette will feature the original lead actor Gordon Warnecke in the talented cast at Blackpool Grand Theatre this April. Don’t miss out on this theatrical treat!   An upliftingly powerful production of My Beautiful Laundrette will storm into Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 2 April to Saturday 6 April featuring the original lead actor Gordon Warnecke from Hanif Kureishi’s iconic Oscar-nominated film. It’s not to be missed! This bold new staging of Kureishi’s ground-breaking film, is directed by Nicole Behan ..read more

Dear Diary… Make a note to snap up tickets for the record-breaking Heathers the Musical at Blackpool Grand Theatre in October 2024. It’s a real killer of a show for Hallowe’en! EXCLUSIVE PRIORITY BOOKING opens this Wednesday 13 March for lucky 1894 Club members.   The wickedly funny, smash-hit black comedy Heathers the Musical will visit Blackpool Grand Theatre for ONE WEEK ONLY from Tuesday 29 October to Saturday 2 November 2024! Tickets will go on general sale on Friday 15 March 2024 and are sure to fly out! The Grand is opening EXCLUSIVE PRIORITY BOOKING this Wednesday 13 March at 10am ..read more

It’s World Book Day on Thursday 7 March! Blackpool Grand Theatre celebrated this year’s theme of Read Your Way by going on an extra special road trip to bring Onjali Q. Raúf’s famous tale of THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS to Blackpool primary schools. Blackpool Grand Theatre,The Boy at the Back of the Class St John Vianney School. Pupils from St John Vianney Catholic Primary School, Park Community Academy, St Kentigern’s Catholic Primary School and Montgomery High School all took turns to sit down with The Grand’s Cultural Education Manager, Jo Cleasby, to enjoy the award-winning story of th ..read more

The hilarious, high-kicking new musical Here You Come Again – The New Dolly Parton Musical rides into Blackpool Grand Theatre this November. Book your seats now before you miss out! Have you always loved Dolly? For the first time ever, experience all of Country Music legend Dolly Parton’s biggest and best hits in the rollicking and joyous new musical comedy HERE YOU COME AGAIN at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 26 November to Saturday 30 November. This lively and touching new musical is packed with all of the delightful diva’s unforgettable songs, including Jolene, 9 to 5, Islands in the ..read more