What’s On - October 18, 19 & 20

friday

((october 18)))

theatre and shows

patience. Gilbert & Sullivan. Marton Operatic Society present this hilarious spoof of pretentious poets and their arty followers. Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. Box office (01253) 794221.

legends. Appearing Freddie, Elton, Buddy and Neil. Close your eyes and you could be listening to the real thing. Sands Venue, Promenade, Blackpool. For tickets ring 625262.

thriller live. A spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Moonwalking its way around the world, award-winning director Gary Lloyd’s Thriller Live brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael and the Jackson 5. The Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. 5pm & 8.30pm.

cabaret. Direct from his award nominated performance as Emcee, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter Will Young reprises his role in Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production. Opera House, Blackpool.

disney on ice. Presents Dare to Dream. Experience hilarious hair-raising escapades with Rapunzel, Flynn and Maximus. Travel to the enchanted forest with Snow White and the Seven Swarfs and see dreams become reality when Cinderella meets her Prince Charming. Phones 4u Arena, Manchester.

pubs and bars

touch the pearl. One of the coast’s biggest and best loved supporting acts as diverse as ELO to Edwin Starr. The Bar @ Toast, Wood Street, St Annes.

preston’s got soul. An evening of northern soul and motown. 53 Degrees, UCL, Fylde Road, Preston. 8pm.

social clubs

ryan wallice. Wings Club, 135 Victoria Road, Thornton.

sid scouse plus jez. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool.

kev rees owen. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore.

jaydon roberts. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool.

this little girl & the dilliecats. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore.

jane fraser. The Layton, Westcliffe Drive, Layton.

kristina castellina. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

lisa marie plus nicky newsome. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

bobby lawrence. Hotels and Apartments Club, 122 Coronation Street, Blackpool.

joe marcel. Philharmonic WMC & Institute, Foxhall Road, Blackpool.

belvadere. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys.

brad leigh scott plus mike dennett. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool.

the andy knight show. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool.

ryan wallace. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. 


laidee h ward. The Old Bridge House Cabaret Bar, 124 Lytham Road, Blackpool.

others

The fort san antone country music festival. One of the largest country music venue in Europe with great cover bands playing music right from the 1950s to the country charts right now, something for everyone. Tickets £25 each for weekend or £45 each plus camping or caravan. Details 01772 633162 or [email protected]. Fort San-Antone, Great Birchwood, Lytham Road, Warton.

saturday

(((october 19)))

theatre and shows

patience. Gilbert & Sullivan. Marton Operatic Society present this hilarious spoof of pretentious poets and their arty followers. Lowther Pavilion, Lytham. Box office (01253) 794221.

same sex dance festival. Once again, Blackpool proudly welcomes same-sex Ballroom and Latin dancers from around the world. Spanish Hall, Winter Gardens, Blackpool.

thriller live. A spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Moonwalking its way around the world, award-winning director Gary Lloyd’s Thriller Live brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael and the Jackson 5. The Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. 4pm & 8pm.

legends. Appearing Freddie, Elton, Buddy and Neil. Close your eyes and you could be listening to the real thing. Sands Venue, Promenade, Blackpool. For tickets ring 625262.

cabaret. Direct from his award nominated performance as Emcee, internationally celebrated singer/songwriter Will Young reprises his role in Rufus Norris’ acclaimed production. Opera House, Blackpool.

disney on ice. Presents Dare to Dream. Experience hilarious hair-raising escapades with Rapunzel, Flynn and Maximus. Travel to the enchanted forest with Snow White and the Seven Swarfs and see dreams become reality when Cinderella meets her Prince Charming. Phones 4u Arena, Manchester.

pubs and bars

stiff richard. Royal Oak, Lytham Road, Blackpool. 8pm.

kudos. The Bar @ Toast, Wood Street, St Annes.

april moon. The Links Pub, Heeley Road, St Annes.

twisted romance. Victoria Bar, North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood. 8.30pm.

deadwood dog. Preston’s original bouzouki wielding folk-rockers. 53 Degrees, UCL, Fylde Road, Preston. 7.30pm.

casinos

freddie mensah. Paris Casino, Bloomfield Road, South Shore.

social clubs

flashback. Wings Club, 135 Victoria Road, Thornton.

aztc. Fleetwood Working Mens Club, Kemp Street, Fleetwood.

nicky newsome & corinne lori & jason j. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool.

paul martin. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore.

johnny walker. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool.

tom mccloud. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore.

nigel miles. Claremont Conservative Club, Westminster Road, Blackpool.

rob johnstone. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

on the level plus bob lawrence. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

kristie charles. Hotels and Apartments Club, 122 Coronation Street, Blackpool.

mike dennett & chic (lunch), gary gibson (eve). Philharmonic WMC & Institute, Foxhall Road, Blackpool.

2 4 desire. Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion, Rough Lea Road, facing Cleveleys Bus Station.

the angels plus jeff denton. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys.

emma louise plus venn tracey. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool.

sounds magic. Comrades of the Great War Club (Blackpool) Ltd, 116 Adelaide Street, Blackpool.

kc. Knott End WMC, Salisbury Avenue, Knott End.

matthew shaw. St Annes Conservative Club, 314 Clifton Drive North, St Annes.

eezy street. Highfield Road & Rec., 79 Highfield Road, South Shore.

brian brodie. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool.

flashback. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. 


veasey. The Old Bridge House Cabaret Bar, 124 Lytham Road, Blackpool.

jack bennett. Ex-Forces Family Club, 11 Station Road, South Shore.

others

The fort san antone country music festival. One of the largest country music venue in Europe with great cover bands playing music right from the 1950s to the country charts right now, something for everyone, plus songwriters circle with five of the UKs upcoming country songwriters. Tickets £25 each for weekend or £45 each plus camping or caravan. Details 01772 633162 or [email protected]. Fort San-Antone, Great Birchwood, Lytham Road, Warton.

northern soul and motown. Wuth Bryab Wakelin, Jem Booth and special guests. Wesham Community Centre, Church Road, Wesham. 8pm - 1am.

sunday

((october 20)))

theatre and shows

ken dodd. Britain’s funniest comedian Ken Dodd OBE returns to tickle audiences with the ‘longest stand up routine ever’. Oh yes, Doddy is back and ready to amaze audiences with hilarious joke-telling, boundless energy and non-stop entertainment all night long...literally! The Grand Theatre, Church Street, Blackpool. 7pm.

legends. Appearing Freddie, Elton, Buddy and Neil. Close your eyes and you could be listening to the real thing. Sands Venue, Promenade, Blackpool. For tickets ring 625262.

disney on ice. Presents Dare to Dream. Experience hilarious hair-raising escapades with Rapunzel, Flynn and Maximus. Travel to the enchanted forest with Snow White and the Seven Swarfs and see dreams become reality when Cinderella meets her Prince Charming. Phones 4u Arena, Manchester.

pubs and bars

cash prize quiz. With quiz master Steve M. The North Euston Hotel, Fleetwood.

SOCIAL CLUBS

mike dennett & chic with maurice mallone & jennifer ball. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool.

eddie kray. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore.

coles country. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore.

ashley reavanks (lunch), la belle (eve). Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool.

brad leigh scott. Hotels and Apartments Club, 122 Coronation Street, Blackpool.

kurtis king (Lunch), matt andrews & jimmy nairn (eve). Philharmonic WMC & Institute, Foxhall Road, Blackpool.

louise rochelle. Thornton Cleveleys Royal British Legion, Rough Lea Road, facing Cleveleys Bus Station.

emma james. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys.

darren shaw. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool.

wheeltappers karaoke show. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool.

laidee h ward and hart & soul. The Old Bridge House Cabaret Bar, 124 Lytham Road, Blackpool.

others

The fort san antone country music festival. One of the largest country music venue in Europe with great cover bands playing music right from the 1950s to the country charts right now, something for everyone. Tickets £25 each for weekend or £45 each plus camping or caravan. Details 01772 633162 or [email protected]. Fort San-Antone, Great Birchwood, Lytham Road, Warton.