Non-Stop Entertainment

#ThisIsMe says Blackpool’s Grand Theatre as it brings together some of the best nights of live entertainment.

Our full-on entertainment offer leads with the return of the spectacular Rat Pack: Live From Las Vegas (26 to 28 Apr) which sends you back in time to the glamorous, golden era of 1950s Las Vegas, when Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and Dean Martin joined forces and become the hottest ticket in town at the famous Sands Hotel. Reimagine a night at The Sands with Frank, Sammy and Dean plus very special guest Ella Fitzgerald, the sensational Burelli Sisters and a stunning big band.

Other one-night spectaculars include; ELO Again (10 Mar) Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of ELO’s iconic album ‘OUT OF THE BLUE’. ELO AGAIN really do give you a dramatic taste of what the classic ELO were like in the heyday, Sunday Night At The Grand (11 Mar) headlined by Coronation Street star and X Factor winner Shayne Ward., Sign Sealed Delivered (1 May) featuring Lejaune Andre, the star of The Magic of Motown. Back-to-back number ones including the Grammy award-winning Signed, Sealed, Delivered as well as Superstition, Higher Ground, Master Blaster, Sir Duke, Part-Time Lover, Isn’t She Lovely, and the biggest international hit of all time I just Called To Say I Love You.

Islands In The Stream (2 May) celebrating the Queen & King of country, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, Bowie Experience (3 May) a must-see for all Bowie fans, the latest production promises an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy. He’s the man with the sunglasses and the black suit who delivered some of the world’s darkest and most emotional ballads, The Roy Orbison Story (20 May).

The UK Pink Floyd Experience (8 Jun) the highly acclaimed show also features over two hours of songs from both iconic albums Dark Side Of The Moon and Animals as well as Wish You Were Here, Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Another Brick In The Wall and Comfortably Numb alongside impressive video projection and a stunning light show, Some Guys Have All The Luck (10 Jun) celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart – from street busker through to international superstar!, The Bon Jovi Experience (21 Jun), Ruby Wax: Frazzled (5 Jul) Drop dead gorgeous, sassy and smart, Ruby Wax brings her new one-woman show to the stage.   Based on her number one best seller, “A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled.” She’s been honoured with the title of poster girl for mental illness.

Are you ready for a sing-a-longa party? The Lancashire Hotpots are back with a brand-new show and they want YOU singing along. They’ll be raising the roof with all the Hotpot classics you know and love: Chippy Tea, I Fear Ikea and Egg, Sausage Chips & Beans it has to be The Lancashire Hotpots (7 Jul), Magic of Motown (26 Aug) all of your favourite songs, including: Ain’t No Mountain, Signed Sealed Delivered, Grapevine, Get Ready, Dancing In The Streets, My Girl, Where Did Our Love Go, My Guy, Baby Love, Blame It On The Boogie, Uptight, Endless Love, My Cherie Amor, and All Night Long. The Meatloaf Story (2 Nov), Vampires Rock featuring Sam Bailey (19 Jan, 2019) X Factor winner Sam will be stepping into the shoes of legendary singer and actress Toyah Willcox who played the part for two years performing over 200 shows.

There’s always barrels of laughs at The Grand with the likes of Milton Jones Is Out There (9 Mar), our LOL Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club (6 Apr, 4 May, 1 Jun, 6 Jul), Tim Vine: Sunset Milk Idiot (6 and 7 Jun), Jon Culshaw: The Great British Take Off (17 Jun) and Gyles Brandreth: Break A Leg (6 Jul). The legend that’s is Sir Ken Dodd returns with his Happiness Show (30 Sep, 14, 21, 28 Oct), and we welcome back a great friend Dave Spikey (4 Oct) This will see the Lancashire based comic look back on his remarkable life and incredible journey from working class lad to Chief Biomedical Scientist to much loved comedy performer and writer via Phoenix Nights, Eight out of Ten Cats, Bullseye, Dead Man Weds, Magnolia, The Royal Variety Show, Parkinson and many more.

To book tickets for any of the mention shows visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk, call 01253 290190 or visit the Grand Theatre box office on Church Street.