It's a Grand Double Act with the Last Laugh and Showtown this Summer

Blackpool Grand Theatre and SHOWTOWN museum have teamed up to offer a comedy combo guaranteed to tickle everyone’s funny bone this Summer!

Book a ticket for Paul Hendy’s riotous comedy drama THE LAST LAUGH at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 26 August to Saturday 30 August and receive an exclusive £5 ticket offer (saving £4.50 on the general admission) for Showtown - Blackpool’s award-winning, laugh-out-loud museum which celebrates the town’s rich entertainment history.

It’s a Grand double act of dreams for comedy fans…

The hilarious and heartfelt new comedy drama The Last Laugh from the award-winning writer and producer Paul Hendy (Lena, Morecambe) delightfully reimagines the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse as they share a pre-show dressing room before they perform one final time.

This acclaimed new play comes direct from London's West End to Blackpool for one last seaside special to delight young and old with great gags, some tenderly sentimental stories and a touch of nostalgia from three stage and screen legends who brought happiness to millions and stars Bob Golding (Mr Selfridge, Hetty Feather) as Eric Morecambe, Simon Cartwright (The Man called Monkhouse) as Bob Monkhouse and Damian Williams (Being Tommy Cooper) as Tommy Cooper.

Showtown is an all-singing, all-dancing museum of fun and entertainment situated right in the heart of Blackpool. Inside you’ll find six immersive galleries shining a light on British popular entertainment – showcasing the comedians and stars of variety and performance who turned a seaside resort into the home of show business. Learn more about Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, Tommy Cooper and many more comedy legends during your visit…  It’s an experience for all ages to enjoy!

The Last Laugh £5 Showtown ticket saves £4.50 on general admission and is valid for one visit to the museum until Sunday 28 Sept 2025. No advance booking is required - just turn up, present your extra special Showtown ticket to the crew at the museum admissions desk and enjoy! For Showtown’s opening times and full information click here.

One dressing room, three legendary comedians, a thousand laughs and a great Showtown ticket offer…

Don’t miss this unbeatable deal for a limited time only – it’s a perfect opportunity to enjoy nostalgia, entertainment and side-splitting laughter in the heart of Blackpool this Summer!

Eric Morecambe, Bob Monkhouse and Tommy Cooper were three iconic figures in British comedy, each with a unique style that left an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape. Eric Morecambe, best known as one half of the legendary double act Morecambe and Wise, charmed audiences with his quick wit, physical comedy and impeccable timing. Bob Monkhouse, a prolific comedian and television host, was renowned for his razor-sharp one-liners and encyclopaedic knowledge of jokes, blending slick showmanship with genuine comedic talent. Tommy Cooper, with his trademark red fez and bumbling magician persona, captivated fans with a surreal blend of magic tricks that hilariously failed, all delivered with a distinct deadpan delivery. Together, they represent a golden era of British comedy, each embodying a different facet of humour that continues to influence performers today.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or discovering these legends for the first time, The Last Laugh promises to be a poignant celebration of vaudeville, variety and the unique British ability to find the funny in absolutely everything. Because as Eric Morecambe might say – “You can’t see the join.”

Paul Hendy’s The Last Laugh starring Bob Golding as Eric Morecambe, Simon Cartwright as Bob Monkhouse and Damian Williams as Tommy Cooper is at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 26 August to Saturday 30 August 2025 with matinee and evening performances. Audio Described Performance on Saturday 30 August at 2.30pm.

Tickets from £15 with Concessions for 1894 Club members

• Showtown £5 add on ticket offer (saving £4.50 on general admission) available on all The Last Laugh ticket purchases made until Saturday 30 Aug 2025. The Showtown admission ticket is valid until Sunday 28 Sept 2025.

Please call the Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit www.BlackpoolGrand.co.uk for bookings and further information.

LISTINGS

Paul Hendy’s The Last Laugh – Tue 26 Aug to Sat 30 Aug at 7.30pm

Thu & Sat matinee at 2.30pm

Audio Described Performance – Sat 30 Aug at 2.30pm

Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT

Box Office 01253 290 190

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