Fylde coast stars bring We Will Rock You to Blackpool next week: everything you need to know

An award winning Fylde coast production company is bringing a huge show to Blackpool next week and tickets are still available.

This June, Blackpool Grand Theatre will be shaken to its foundations as the award-winning Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company presents an amateur production of We Will Rock You, the global rock theatrical phenomenon powered by the legendary music of Queen.

Bursting onto The Grand’s iconic stage from Wednesday, June 17 to Saturday, June 20, We Will Rock You is more than a musical according to the venue.

A spokesperson said: “It is a full-throttle celebration of freedom, rebellion, friendship and the unstoppable force of live theatre. It is the kind of night that makes your heart race, your hands clap, your feet stamp and your voice rise before you even realise you are singing along.”

What can we expect from the show?

Presented by BFLOC, by arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide, this amateur production promises audiences the ultimate feel-good, high-voltage night out, packed with the songs that have defined generations.

From the first roar of the music to the final, spine-tingling anthem, this is a show built to lift you, shake you, and send you out into the night feeling ten feet tall.

Set in a future where individuality has been crushed, and real music has been outlawed, We Will Rock You follows a band of dreamers who dare to fight back, find their voice and rediscover the power of rock.

With a soundtrack featuring some of Queen’s greatest hits, it is a story of defiance,belonging and belief, delivered with huge energy, outrageous humour and a pulse that never lets up. 

And what’s the local significance?

For BFLOC, one of the Fylde Coast’s best-loved and most celebrated amateur theatre companies, this production marks another major moment in a proud history of bringing ambitious, crowd-pleasing musical theatre to Blackpool audiences.

Known for their passion, scale and commitment to high- quality performance, the company is preparing to unleash a show that is bold, loud, heartfelt and gloriously alive.

Adding even more power to this homegrown production is a brilliant local success story as Taylor Cheeseman and Kayla Meades both take on lead roles in BFLOC’s We Will Rock You before heading to study at the prestigious Performance Preparation Academy, PPA, in Guildford this September.

Their journey from the Fylde Coast stage to professional performance training brings anextra charge of pride, promise and excitement to a production already bursting with talent. 

What has been said about We Will Rock You’s arrival?

Andrew Howard, Head of Audiences, Marketing and Sales at Blackpool Grand Theatre, said: “There is something incredibly special about watching local talent take over The Grand’s stage with this much energy, ambition and heart. We Will Rock You is one of those shows that does not just entertain you; it grabs hold of you, lifts the roof and sends you home buzzing. With BFLOC’s award- winning passion, the power of Queen’s music and brilliant young performers like Taylor and Kayla stepping into lead roles before heading to PPA, this has all the ingredients for an unforgettable night at the theatre.”

A spokesperson added: “Audiences can expect an evening charged with emotion: the thrill of hearing those unmistakable songs performed live, the rush of being surrounded by a theatre full of people sharing the same beat, and the pure joy of a story that reminds us what it means to stand up, stand together and be ourselves.

“This is not a night for sitting quietly. This is a night to feel the music in your chest. A night to remember why live theatre matters. A night to bring your friends, your family, your loudest voice and your biggest smile.”

Where can I get tickets?

You can book now at blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01253 290190.

Tickets start from £23.

The show is recommended for ages 12 years and above. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.