What’s On Friday 30th September 2011

Attractions

BLACKPOOL MODEL VILLAGE. Take a big look around this tiny world which recreates English life from times gone by. East Park Drive, Blackpool. Open daily 10am. Details (01253) 763827.

MADAME TUSSAUDS. The best of British celebrities. More information www.madametussauds.com/blackpool. Central Promenade, Blackpool. 10am to 4.30pm (later during school holidays). Details, (01253) 299483

SEA LIFE CENTRE. Brand new for 2011 – Claws! A collection of crusty creatures from the deep. More information www.sealife.co.uk/blackpool. Golden Mile, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621258.

BLACKPOOL TOWER BALLROOM. Open daily except for special events. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.

BLACKPOOL TOWER JUNGLE JIM’S. Two adults free with every paying child. More information www.the blackpooltower.com. Blackpool Tower, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Details, (0844) 8561000.

BLACKPOOL ZOO AND DINOSAUR SAFARI. Home to more than 400 animals as well as 32 different dinosaurs. Daily from 10am. East Park Drive, Blackpool. Details (01253) 830830.

FARMER PARR’S ANIMAL WORLD. Rare breeds galore. Wyrefield Farm, Rossall Lane and Fleetwood Road, Fleetwood. Daily, 10am to 5pm. Details, (01253) 874389.

RIPLEYS BELIEVE IT OR NOT. Two floors of interactive exhibitions and displays. Blackpool Pleasure Beach, South Shore. Daily from 10am. Details, (0871) 2221234.

Rock, pop and jazz

PUNK NIGHT. Raising funds for Trinity Hospice - One Way System, Crack Shot, Mardi Gras Bombers and possibly Hooker. Talbot Social Club, Milbourne Street , Blackpool. from 7.30pm.

SANDS SOUL NIGHT. Featuring the big sound of The Kommitments. With or without meal. The Sands Venue, Central Promenade, Blackpool. Weekly.

Theatre and shows

DEAD ON CUE. Fylde Coast Murder Company (a subsidiary of the Fylde Coast Players) present a murder mystery. Lowther Pavilion, West Beach, Lytham. 7.30pm.

CALENDAR GIRLS. Part of the record breaking show’s final tour. Starring Lynda Belllingham and a cast including Jan Harvey, Ruth Madoc, Rula Lenska and Deena Payne. Opera House, Church Street, Blackpool. 7.30pm plus Saturday matinees, 2.30pm. Ends Saturday.

LEGENDS. Tonight it’s tributes to Elvis Presley, Elton John, Neil Diamond and Rod Stewart. Legends Showbar, Central Pier, Blackpool.

WE ARE THREE SISTERS. Written by Blake Morrison and directed by Barrie Rutter, Northern Broadsides present a version of Bronte story. The Dukes, Moor Lane, Lancaster. To Saturday, 7.30pm.

THRASHER. Darkly comic new drama by playwright Conor McKee. The Studio, Royal Exchange Theatre, St Anns Square, Manchester. 7.30pm. Ends Saturday.

VIVA!. Family night for the summer show spectacular starring Rob Linacre, Darren Coulton, Jodie Kate, Jo Little and the Viva! showgirls. Layton Institute, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Tuesday to Saturday, ends November 5.

EDWARD II. Christopher Marlowe’s thriller launches the theatre’s new season. The Royal Exchange, St Anns Square, Manchester. Monday to Friday, 7.30pm. Saturdays 8pm, Matinees Wednesday 2.30pm and Saturday 4pm. To October 11.

WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?. David Thacker directs this revival of Edward Albee’s powerful domestic drama. The Octagon Theatre, Howell Croft South, Bolton. Evenings, 7.30pm plus some matinees. Ends October 15.

Pubs and bars

MISS G CASINO. First of two Blackpool heats leading to the grand final for winners from throughout the North West. G Casino, The Sandcastle, South Promenade, Blackpool.

THE CHEATING HEARTS. First Fleetwood date since 2004 – and the original line-up re-formed for just one night. The Prince Arthur, Fleetwood.

THE JEPS. The Queens, Fleetwood.

ROCK AND ROLL PARTY NIGHT. Starring The Sandiagos and Mike Rossi. Theatre Bar, Queens Hotel The Promenade, South Shore.

THE BLUE PIG ORCHESTRA. The Venue, North Promenade, Cleveleys.

SOUL NIGHT. Marvin Ruffin plus DJs John Miles and Kev. Soul Suite, Queen Street/Queen Square, Blackpool.

CHARLESE. Olive Tree Brasserie, Wood Street, St Annes.

THE BURRITOS. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Bispham.

ON THE EDGE. The Fairhaven, St Annes. 9.30pm.

THE COUSTICS. The Hansom Can, Station Road, Lytham.

TOUCH THE PEARL. The Royal Oak, Lytham Road, South Shore.

CABARET NIGHT. Live act weekly. Four Lane Ends, Hawes Side Lane, Marton.

JOE CURRAN’S WEEKEND WARM UP. Nostalgic tunes, giant beats and humour. The Castle, Central Drive, Blackpool. 5 to 10pm.

FRIDAY NIGHT AT REVOLUTION. Neil Smallridge plays house, electro and club classic disco. Revolution, Market Street, Blackpol. From 8pm to 3am.

FUNKY FRIDAY. With DJ Scouse, Tommy Ducks, Station Road/The Promenade, South Shore. 9pm.`

THE ROY ROLLAND SHOW. With guest vocalist Kristie Charles. Ma Kelly’s Stanley Arms, Chapel Street, Blackpool. 1.30 to 4.30pm.

PETER AND JOSH SCHOFIELD. Early doors warm up from the father and son DJ dynasty. Followed by Kenny Dyson. Che Bar, Talbot Square/Market Street, Blackpool.

FUNKY FRIDAY. With Steve Warren. Yates’s, Market Street, Blackpool.

DEREK THE IRISH LEPRECHAUN. Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Queens Promenade, Bispham. Afternoon.

PINEAPPLE JACK. The Theatre Bar, Winter Gardens, Church Street, Blackpool. Daily lunchtime plus Saturday evenings for the season.

FUN FACTORY. With DJ Doug E. Love. Walkabout, Queen Street, Blackpool. To 3am.

JOE DAVIS DISCO AND KARAOKE. The Excelsior, Lytham Road, South Shore.

THE JOHN ADAMS TRIO. Plus guests with jazz, blues and swing. The Galleon, Abingdon Street, Blackpool.

GUEST ACTS. Churchill’s, Topping Street. Blackpool.

AFTERNOON ENTERTAINMENT. Guest vocalist. plus disco at night. The Townsman, Topping Street, Blackpool.

ROXY HART AND BONNIE LA BLUE. Cabaret all night. Free admission before 9.30pm. Roxy’s, Queen Street, Blackpool.

FRIDAY NIGHT EXPERIENCE. With DJ Banksy. Rumours, Talbot Square, Blackpool. 10pm to 4am.

UPFRONT FRIDAY. Deeper house djs from the UK and Ibiza. Bar 137, Church Street, Blackpool. 1am.

JIMMY DAY. Che Bar, Talbot Square, Blackpool.

DISCO NIGHT. Papa Greywolf. Bay Horse Hotel, Station Road, Thornton.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. Rota of weekly acts. Scruffy Murphy’s, Corporation Street, Blackpool. And Saturday.

Music

GRUNDY FYLDE ARTS MID DAY RECITAL. First of a new season of recitals features Emmanuel Vass (piano) with works by Bach, Debussy, Brahms, De Falla, Gershwin and Jarre. Springfield Methodist Church, Bispham Road, Bispham. 1pm.

A TRIBUTE TO FLEETWOOD. A concert by the Royal Marine Band (Scotland) to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the town. Marine Hall, The Esplanade, Fleetwood. 7.30pm.

Talent contests

RBL SEARCH FOR STARS. Register by 7.45pm. Blackpool RBL Club, 33-39 King Street, Blackpool. Details (01253) 626308.

Irish, folk and country

THISTLE. The Fylde’s leading Irish based folk band. The Station Tavern, Station Square, Lytham. 9.30pm.

Social clubs

CARL SCHOFIELD AND HELEN LOUISE. Stanley Road WMC, Stanley Road, (off Hornby Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621168.

KEVIN REES OWEN. Duple Social Club, 96a Bond Street, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341647.

NIGEL MYERS. Brun Grove WMC and Institute, 1 Brun Grove (off Ansdell Road), Blackpool. Details, (01253) 762186.

JOHN JEFFREY. Hampton Road Social, Off Lytham Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 341508.

DAVID DALTON. Blackpool’s Number One Club, Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 341441.

STRUTT YER STUFF. Bispham Con. Club, Red Bank Road, Bispham. Details, (01253) 357519.

DAVE BROOKLYN PLUS NICKY NEWSOME. Bloomfield Club, 128 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 344583.

JEZ. Hotels and Apartments Club, 122 Coronation Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 623784.

LEE ROBERTS PLUS LEIGH MYERS. Philharmonic WMC & Institute, Foxhall Road, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 621039.

MARC REID. Cleveleys Men’s Club, Slinger Road, Cleveleys. Details, (01253) 853219.

BRAD LEIGH SCOTT PLUS KSK. Brunswick Club, Bethesda Square, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 624208.

BEN BELLUSHI. St Annes Conservative Club, 314 Clifton Drive North, St Annes. Details, (01253) 723471.

DANIEL FOX. Highfield Road & Rec., 79 Highfield Road, South Shore. Details, (01253) 342389.

RAY KING. Blackpool Catholic Club, 30 Queen Street, Blackpool. Details, (01253) 622979.

RICKY HOWARD. Thornton Cleveleys Wings Club. 135, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Details (01253) 852709.

MIKE DENNETT & CHIC. Station Road Social Club, 11 Station Road, South Shore.

DJ KIERAN. Plus karaoke. North Shore Sports and Social Club, Cross Street, Blackpool.

Cabaret

COMEDY NIGHT. MC Sally Anne Hayward presents Andy Askins, Phil Buckley and John Ryan. Frog and Bucket, Lord’s Walk, Preston.

WHEN FRANKIE MET ROBBIE. New night for the popular show. Mel Peake and James Reynolds team their talents to pay tribute to Frank Sinatra, Robbie Williams and others. The Horseshoe, Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Ends October 28.

FANTASTIQUE. Weekly free cabaret line-up of vocalist Sarah Kemp, soul star Matt Philips, comedy from Nicky Flash, X Factor’s Aaron Levi and Milkshake’s Reece Lightning Ryann. Merrie England, North Pier, Blackpool. 7.30pm. Weekly.

CABARET NIGHT. Buddy Lee presents Claire Byrne and Carl Schofield plus the Talk of the Coast dancers. Talk of the Coast, Viking Hotel, South Promenade, Blackpool. Doors 7pm, show from 9pm.

CABARET SHOW. With Miss Lee Star and vocals from Tim James. Lucy’s @ Tobago, Talbot Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.

FUNNY GIRLS SUMMER SHOW 2011. The award winning show performed nightly (except Mondays). Funny Girls, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 8.30pm.

Karaoke

KARAOKE WITH RAY AND THE GANG. Ma Kelly’s Stanley Arms, Chapel Street, Blackpool. From 7pm.

KARAOKE. With Mark Michaels. Frankie’s Bar, Ma Kelly’s Station, Talbot Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.

FUN KARAOKE AND PARTY DJS. Nellie Dean’s , North Promenade, Blackpool.

KARAOKE NIGHT. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.

KARAOKE. Daily session. Chubby’s Bar, The Promenade, Blackpool. From 9am to 6pm.

KARAOKE. Knobby’s Bar. West Street, Blackpool. And Thursday, Friday and Saturday. From 7pm.

KARAOKE. And Play Your Cards Right. Christ The King Social Centre, Chepstow Road, Blackpool.

KARAOKE ROADSHOW. Bloomfield Hotel, Ansdell Road, Blackpool.

KARAOKE. With R Mark. Seven Stars Hotel, Hallgate, Stalmine.

KARAOKE and decades Disco. With the Steve Linz. The Dickens Inn, Cleveleys. 7.30pm to midnight.

KARAOKE. 3,000 songs to choose from. The Ramsden Arms, Talbot Road, Blackpool.

THE CAROLOKE ZONE. With Carol Hartwell. The Sandyforth Arms (formerly Last Orders), Trunnah Road, Thornton.

JAY’s KARAOKE. Prizes and bargain priced meals. The Newton Arms. Normoss.

KARAOKE AND PLAY YOUR CARDS RIGHT. With Dave, Emma and Sean. The Highfield, Highfield Road, South Shore. 9pm to midnight.

KARAOKE PARTY TIME. With host Sam. The Duke of York, Dickson Road, Blackpool. From 9pm.

KARAOKE PARTY NIGHT. Choose from over 50,000 songs. The Cherry Blossom Hotel, Warley Road, North Shore. From 9.30pm.

KARAOKE DISCO. Over 40,000 tracks. The Sandpiper, Cleveleys Avenue, Cleveleys.

KARAOKE. With DJ Marki. The Rose & Crown, Corporation Street, Blackpool. 8pm.

BULL KARAOKE ROADSHOW. The Albert, Lytham Road, South Shore.

Quizzes

QUIZ NIGHT. The Tramway, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. 9.30 to 11pm.

BIG MICK’S FUN QUIZ. The Squirrel, Bispham Road, Bispham.

Country and line dancing

COUNTRY & WESTERN NIGHT. New venue. The Outpost, Fleetwood Rugby Club, Melbourne Avenue, Fleetwood. Details, (01253) 826120.

LANCASHIRE ROSE LINE DANCE CLUB. All Hallows Parish Church, Bispham. 2 to 4pm. Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 2 to 4pm and Broadway Rooms, St Nicholas’s Church, Broadway, Fleetwood. 7.30 to 10.30pm. Details, (07766) 310260.

FANCY FEET LINE DANCE. Parish Rooms, Headroomgate Road, St Annes. 10am to noon. Details, (07984)188972.

Social and other dancing

POPULAR & SOCIAL SEQUENCE. With Brian and Maureen. Senior Citizens Hall, Victoria Road, Cleveleys. 7 to 10pm. Details, (01253) 873122.

BELLY DANCING. Ladies only – all ages, shapes and level welcome. 6.30 to 7.30pm. St Chad’s Church Hall, Vicarage Road, Poulton. Details, (01253) 394830 or 07811 189980.

BELLYDANCING FOR BEGINNERS. For ladies and children of all ages, shapes and sizes. The Junction, Beacon Hill Family Centre, Warbreck Hill Road, Blackpool. 4.15 to 5.15pm. Details, (07811) 189980 or (01253) 883877.

ADULT DANCE CLASSES. Class Act Theatre School, Holy Family Church Hall, Links Road, North Shore. 7pm.

CHILDRENS DANCE CLASSES. United Reformed Church, Queensway, Poulton and Womens’ Institute, Great Eccleston.. Details, (07792) 410390.

UP TO DATE SEQUENCE. St Cuthbert’s Parish Church Hall, Church Road, Lytham. 2 to 4pm. Details, (07765) 554877.

SEQUENCE DANCE CLUB. Old favourites and new dances. Dean Street Memorial Hall, South Shore. 7 to 10pm. Details, (01253)863693.

SEQUENCE. Tuition, 10 to 11am. Sequence dancing until 12.45pm. With David and Rita Harrod. St Christopher’s Parish Centre, Hawes Side Lane, Marton. Details, (01253) 356284.

Keep fit

OVER 50S EXERCISE CLASS. United Reformed Church Hall, Rossall Road (next to Cleveleys Library), Cleveleys. 11am to noon. Details, (01253) 853295.

ZUMBA DANCE FIT. Fusion Dance Studio, St Annes Road, South Shore. 7.30pm. Details, (07706) 357007.

AEROBICS. Over 50s. United Reformed Church Hall, near Cleveleys Library, Cleveleys. 2 to 3pm. Details, (01253) 853295.

BLT. Bums, legs and tums. Tiptoes Theatre School, Collingwood Place, Layton. 9.30 to 10.30am. Details, (07951) 012888.

MUAY THAI. Thai boxing. Pure Impact Fitness Studio, Dover Road, South Shore. 7 to 8.30pm. Details (07928) 128674.

MEND. Free, fun fitness programme for seven to 13 year olds. Poulton Community Centre, Breck Road, Poulton. 5 to 7pm. Fleetwood Lofthouse YMCA, Fleetwood. 5 to 7pm. And St Annes YMCA. Details, (01253) 882105.

IYENGAR YOGA CLASS. For men and women, equipment provided. St Mary Michael’s Social Centre, Castle Lane, Garstang. 1 to 2.30pm. Details, (01253) 399495.

PHOENIX TAE KWONDO. All ages welcome. Vida, Garstang Road, Blackpool. 6 to 7pm. Details, (07963) 104353.

TAI CHI. All levels. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 10 to 11.30am. Details, (01253) 724117.

PILATES. With Lisa. St Annes YMCA, St Albans Road, St Annes. 11am to noon; Palatine Leisure Centre, St Annes Road, South Shore. 10 to 11am. Details, (01253) 403273.

FITNESS POLE DANCING. Fusion Dance and Drama Centre, St Annes Road, South Shore. 5.30 to 8.30pm. Details, (07875) 468854.

Others

DECIMUS BURTON’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. Fleetwood Museum, Queens Terrace, Fleetwood. 1 to 3.30pm.

WORLD FIREWORKS CHAMPIONSHIPS. This week - non competing closing ceremony exhibition display. The Promenade, Blackpool.

THORNTON CLEVELEYS YOUTH THEATRE. Weekly rehearsals. New members aged 10 to 18 always welcome. Operatic Hall, Ritherham Avenue, Cleveleys. More details, (01253) 864089.

GIRLGUIDING. Fun, games, challenges, craft, sleepovers and camps. 5th Blackpool Brownies 6 to 7.30pm, Guides 7.45 to 9.30pm St Paul’s Worship Centre, Edgerton Road, Blackpool; Norbreck Senior Section meet alternate Fridays 8 to10pm All Hallows Church Hall in the Shippon, All Hallows Road, Bispham. Details 352098.

BRIDGE CLUBS. Gazette Bridge Club – friendly duplicate bridge. The Wainwright Club, Hornby Road, Blackpool. 7pm; Lytham Bridge Club – friendly, beginners and improvers bridge 1.30pm, friendly duplicate bridge – 7.15pm. Lytham Bridge Club, Pembroke Road, Lytham; Clifton Bridge Club. Ansdell Institute, Woodlands Road, Ansdell. 7.30pm.

GOLDEN CIRCLE OF LIGHT. Clairvoyance awareness evening and psychic development. 478 Lytham Road (next to Arnold School), South Shore. 7.30pm.

COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNINGS. St Peter’s Community Centre, Lytham Road, South Shore. 10.30am to noon.

ART CLUBS. Blackpool Art Society – general painting ,9.30am and 2pm. The Studio. Wilkinson Avenue (off Woodland Grove). Blackpool; Art Workshop Class. Frank Townend Community Centre, Kensington Road, Cleveleys. 9am to noon; Windmill Art Society. All abilities welcome. Frank Townend Centre, Beach Road, Cleveleys. 1 to 3pm.