What's on at the Blackpool Grand Theatre this August

There's lots going on at Blackpool Grand Theatre this August

The Haunting of Blaine Manor – Thursday 1 August to Saturday 3 August at 7.30pm.

Friday & Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Joe O’Byrne’s gripping Gothic horror tells the thrilling tale of renowned American parapsychologist Dr Roy Earle who is famous for discrediting hauntings and exposing fake mediums. He is invited to attend a seance in Blaine Manor, said to be the most haunted building in England, but his arrival awakens something horrific within the manor’s walls. As a raging storm closes them off from the outside world, Earle and his companions find what is waiting within the manor is not nearly as horrific as what has entered with him. Tickets £21.50. Recommended for ages 12+.

Carrie The Musical – Thursday 1 August at 7.30pm in The STUDIO Space.

Fylde Coast Youth Theatre bring the reworked and re-imagined stage version of Stephen King’s terrifying tale to The Grand. Carrie White is a misfit at school, an outcast who’s bullied by the popular crowd and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she’s at the mercy of her loving but cruelly over-protective mother. But Carrie has just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it… Tickets £16. Recommended for ages 12+. Contains trigger warnings, bullying, religious ideals.

Lipstick On Your Collar – Sunday 4 August at 7.30pm

Step back in time to the golden era of music where the jukebox roared, and feet didn’t touch the floor. From the birth of Rock n Roll through to the Beat Group sounds of the British Invasion and beyond, this show is packed with over forty hits from the likes of Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, The Ronettes, Cilla Black and many more, all performed by a live band with an infectious sense of fun. Bring your dancing shoes and let the good times roll! Tickets £29. Senior concessions 65+

Bugsy Malone The Musical – Thursday 15 August to Saturday 17 August at 7.30pm.

Friday & Saturday matinee at 2.30pm (Early arrival advised for immersive experience).

Splurge guns at the ready as Blackpool Grand is transformed into Fat Sam’s Grand Slam Speakeasy! Alan Parker’s world-famous Bugsy Malone explodes onto the stage to delight audiences with an immersive, showstopping experience. Prohibition era, New York. A city full of mobsters, showgirls and dreamers. Enter Bugsy Malone - a penniless one-time boxer and all-round nice guy and soon the custard pies are flying… This timeless musical comedy is packed with glittering costumes, dynamic choreography and instantly recognisable songs including My Name is Tallulah, You Give A Little Love and Fat Sam’s Grand Slam. This production is professionally produced by Blackpool Grand Theatre and performed by the talented young artists of our Musical Theatre Summer School 2024. All tickets £16.50.  BSL interpreted performance - Friday 16 August at 7:30pm.

Rock For Heroes – Sunday 18 August at 7.40pm

Jump right now to grab tickets for this rocktacular experience breathing new life into the incredible music of Van Halen, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Dire Straits, Fleetwood Mac, Queen and more, performed by a superb seven-piece live band. Classic rock anthems, incredible musicians, sensational vocalists and lots of laughs thrown in! You’d be ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ if you miss it! Tickets from £20. Recommended for ages 10+.

Theatre Heritage Tour – Grand Opulence – Tuesday 20 August & Wednesday 21 August at 11am & 12 noon.

There is no theatre quite like The Grand. The published descriptions in 1894 said so, and contemporary theatregoers agreed. This is renowned architect Frank Matcham’s masterpiece theatre, with a long and lively history. Discover the theatre’s fascinating 130-year history, front-of-house grandeur and stunning opulence. This 45-minute tour includes Stalls, Dress Circle, Walkway, Royal Box & Stage Door. Tickets £12.50.

Pop Princesses – Thursday 22 August at 3pm.

Bring your little pop star to a children’s live concert with a big difference! The four fabulous fairy tale Pop Princesses are back with their BRAND NEW SHOW for 2024. Featuring a sparkling soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus; plus all the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals. Come and join the fun! All tickets £21.50.

An Evening with Jimmy Tarbuck – Friday 23 August at 7.30pm.

Spend an unforgettable evening with a true national treasure live on stage. After more than 60 years at the very top of his profession Jimmy Tarbuck OBE relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen as a comedian, singer, actor, entertainer and game show host. Featuring a huge collection of anecdotes and video clips, all highlighting a fabulously glittering career. Tickets £32. Recommended for ages 12+.

An Evening with Cheryl Fergison – Friday 23 August at 7.30pm in The STUDIO Space.

Top TV star Cheryl Fergison switches Albert Square for Blackpool to share stories from her 35+ year career on stage and screen. After spending many years in London and playing the iconic character of Heather Trott in Eastenders, Cheryl uprooted herself and her love of Blackpool brought her to the North West where she has lived ever since. Cheryl Fergison will not only be sharing stories but will also be singing from her wide ranging repertoire and showing you film clips from some of her magical moments. Tickets £17.50. Recommended for ages 6+.

I LIKE IT – The Ultimate Tribute to Gerry Marsden and The Swinging 60s – Saturday 24 August at 7.30pm.

Multi-talented guitarist and songwriter Gary Murphy is bringing his sensational 60s show to the seaside this summer with extra special guest Tony Crane from the original Merseybeats and featuring hit songs from The Beatles, Paul McCartney, The Searchers, The Swinging Blue Jeans, The Hollies and the Small Faces plus many more, along with the greatest hits of Gerry & The Pacemakers - from Ferry Cross the Mersey and How Do You Do It to You’ll Never Walk Alone and, of course, I Like It. You’ll LOVE IT! All tickets £29.50. Recommended for ages 12+.

Diane’s Deli – A Tale from Paradise Heights – Saturday 24 August & Monday 26 August at 7.30pm in The STUDIO Space.

Don’t miss this slice of suspense as part of the gripping Tales from Paradise Heights series from the award-winning writer/director Joe O’Byrne. Sean Ginty is a café owner who is a father figure to both his staff, and it seems to be a quiet idyllic existence for all.  But who is the mysterious Angel of The Heights, and more disturbingly – is something haunting the café?  When a woman turns up in the café late one night, a chain of events is set in motion that will have devastating effects on all their lives. Today’s special is revenge… Tickets £17.50. Recommended for ages 16+.

ELO Again – Sunday 25 August at 7.30pm.

Mr Blue Sky is back once more as ELO Again make a welcome return with their stunning Re-Discovery Tour celebrating the famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra and giving a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday, with great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. Tickets from £32.50. Recommended for ages 12+.

Joe Pasquale – The New Normal – Monday 26 August at 7.30pm.

Famous funny man and ITV’s I’m A Celebrity winner Joe Pasquale has been showing off on stage and screen for over 40 years and now he’s bringing his favourite things for another airing to show that things have never been normal… If you have ever wondered why chicken breasts don’t have nipples? Then this is the show for you! The New Normal will also include a brand-new Q&A section. Not to be missed! Tickets £27.50. Recommended for ages 10+.

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory – Thursday 29 August to Sunday 1 September at 7.30pm.

Saturday & Sunday matinee at 2.30pm.

Critically acclaimed ENSEMBLE Theatre bring the delicious musical Charlie and The Chocolate Factory to The Grand this summer. It’s a tastetastical treat for the whole family featuring the unforgettable hit songs from the original movie Candy Man and Pure Imagination, along with stunning new songs from the hit writing team of Hairspray. Will there be a demand for the golden tickets? You bet there will… It’s a Wonka of a musical! Tickets from £20.50. Family ticket and group rates available. Recommended for ages 3+.

An Evening of Clairvoyance with Medium Jenny Docherty – Saturday 31 August at 7.3pm in The STUDIO Space.

Enjoy an unforgettable evening with medium Jenny as she endeavours to reunite audience members with their departed loved ones, wanting each message from the spirit realms to be as perfect as possible to prove beyond doubt that our spirits are eternal and are able to communicate with us. Jenny has featured in Woman’s Weekly, Fate and Fortune and various other spiritual magazines in addition to a demonstration on HMS Victory. Tickets £18.20. Recommended for ages 12+. Please note - The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

Visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk for full show listings and bookings or call the box office on 01253 290190 for bookings and further information.