Theatre · Blackpool
One of Britain's premier heritage theatres, and one of only a handful of playhouses of its listed grade north of London. Frank Matcham's four-tier auditorium seats 1,053; volunteers saved it from demolition and it reopened in 1981.
33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT · Check with the venue
The closest bus and tram stops to the door. Tap a stop for its live departure board.
Distances are measured in a straight line from the door, so allow a little longer on foot. Buses and trams are live; trains are not on Fylde Live yet.
| Route | Destination | Scheduled | Expected / Status | Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bus Station (BLAC) | 16:16 | On time | 11 min |
| 7 | Bus Station (BLAC) | 16:46 | On time | 41 min |
| 7 | Bus Station (BLAC) | 17:16 | Scheduled | 71 min |
| 7 | Bus Station (BLAC) | 17:46 | Scheduled | 101 min |
| 7 | Bus Station (BLAC) | 18:16 | Scheduled | 131 min |
| 7 | Bus Station (BLAC) | 19:16 | Scheduled | 191 min |
19 shows in the next 30 days. Dates, times and prices are the venue's own.
Sun 18 Oct · 11:00am
AWFUL EGYPTIANS: From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt. Are you ready to rumble with Ramesses the Great? Dare you enter through the Gates of the afterlife? It’s the history of Egypt with the nasty bits left in!
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Sun 18 Oct · 3:00pm
TERRIBLE TUDORS: From the horrible Henries to the end of evil Elizabeth, hear the legends (and the lies!) about the torturing Tudors. Find out the fate of Henry’s headless wives and his punch up with the Pope. Meet Bloody Mary and see Ed fall dead in his bed. Survive the Spanish Armada as it sails into the audience! It’s Tudor history with the nasty bits left in!
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Photo: Steve Daniels / geograph.org.uk (CC BY-SA 2.0)Mon 19 Oct · 6:00pm, then until Fri 23 Oct
Performed at St Mary's - Catholic Academy NOT Blackpool Grand.
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Tue 20 Oct · 7:30pm, then until Sat 24 Oct
When celebrated TV medium Darius Divine, host of hit light-entertainment show The Other Side, plans a cosy family dinner, he expects awkward small talk. He doesn’t expect his pregnant lover, his Gilbert and Sullivan obsessed mother-in-law, or a night of ghostly visitations and explosive revelations.
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Thu 22 Oct · 12:30pm
12.30 - 1.30pm, max 30 places, Zowie Swan, author and folklorist in conversations with Sarah Petulengro. Sarah is a professional fortune teller and clairvoyant, continuing the legacy of the Petulengro family line—renowned for its deep roots in traditional Romany fortune telling and generations of spiritual insight
Book ticketsPhoto: Steve Daniels / geograph.org.uk (CC BY-SA 2.0)Sun 25 Oct · 7:30pm
In this spellbinding night of music celebrating the most beloved musicals of all time, The Phantoms take us on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera.
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Tue 27 Oct · 7:30pm, then until Sat 31 Oct
Welcome to Westerberg High, where popularity is so very a matter of life and death, and Veronica Sawyer is just another of the nobodies dreaming of a better day. But when she’s unexpectedly taken under the wings of the three beautiful and impossibly cruel Heathers, her dreams of popularity finally start to come true. That is until JD turns up, the mysterious teen rebel who teaches her that it might kill to be a nobody, but its murder being a somebody. Based on the iconic movie starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater, Heathers the Musical is wickedly funny, deliciously dark and full of big fun!
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Fri 30 Oct · 7:00pm
Join us for our annual evening of spine chilling tales written and performed by local writers Barry McCann, Deborah Contessa and Zowie Swan. Tales From Amongst the Dead will chill and delight in equal measure in this intimate spooky story telling evening in our Grand Theater Studio space.
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Sat 31 Oct · 7:00pm
Murmurations is a series of interactive sessions run by our Creative Learning team for women interested in connection and creatively exploring what being a woman living in Blackpool means to them.
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Sun 1 Nov · 7:30pm
The UK’s No.1 guitar anthems concert featuring 50 years of iconic hits from the greatest guitar legends, including Jimmy Page, Hank Marvin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Slash and many more.
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Tue 3 Nov · 7:30pm, then until Sat 7 Nov
At the heart of Bazza’s ambition is something far more fragile, his bond with his son. Bound by shared secrets, old tricks, and unfinished business, their reunion sparks hope, rivalry, and the possibility of something extraordinary. As Bazza faces a flashy young magician, a no-nonsense new manager, and the family he left behind, the lines between performance and reality begin to blur.
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Thu 5 Nov · 12:30pm
Russ Brown, member of the Magic Circle and owner of House of Secrets in conversation about his career as a magician in the UK today (with added magic!)
Book ticketsPhoto: Steve Daniels / geograph.org.uk (CC BY-SA 2.0)Sun 8 Nov · 7:30pm
Six brand-new songs. Six local choirs. One extraordinary night of music, stories and celebration. Be among the first to experience the Sandgrown Song Cycle as Blackpool’s LGBTQ+ stories come alive in a powerful, uplifting celebration of identity, resilience, pride and belonging. Created with LGBTQ+ people, community groups and organisations across Blackpoo
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Tue 10 Nov · 1:30pm and Wed 11 Nov
Rod Campbell’s best-selling lift the flap book has delighted generations of young readers since it was first published in 1982. And has sold more than 8 million copies worldwide. This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Book ticketsPhoto: Steve Daniels / geograph.org.uk (CC BY-SA 2.0)Thu 12 Nov · 10:30am
90 mins guided tour including backstage areas plus Tea/Coffee and Cake served in the Bar. (Tour includes Stalls, Dress Circle, Walkway, Royal Box, Stage Door, Fly Floor, Gallery, Dressing Rooms, Matcham Court & Stage)
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Fri 13 Nov · 7:30pm
With their charisma, style and harmony The Stylistics evolved into one of the best-selling Phili groups ever. Don’t miss this brilliant show packed with back to back hits and more!
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Sat 14 Nov · 7:30pm
NEW MUSICAL Dorian Gray is a young, wealthy and extremely attractive young man living in the often hedonistic world of upper class victorian London. After having a portrait painted of himself by the accomplished artist Basil Hallward, he makes a wish and is granted with the gift of eternal youth and good looks.
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Sun 15 Nov · 5:30pm
VIP package includes: • Exclusive access to sound check • Photo opportunity and the chance to chat with the boys • Small gift Schedule: Please advise VIP M&G customers to arrive between 5pm-5.15pm ready for a 5.30pm start. The M&G experience will finish at 6.30pm.
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Sun 15 Nov · 7:30pm
The multi-platinum selling vocal harmony group returns with a spectacular festive show packed with dazzling new songs, nostalgic classics and festive surprises. Expect a night of timeless soul, doo-wop and disco anthems with a festive sparkle, guaranteed to have audiences singing, dancing and celebrating the most wonderful time of the year.
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