Theatre

Demolition work at Pleasure Beach as work begins on new thrill ride

L: Blackpool born chroeographer Ashley Luke Lloyd. R: Two dancing scenes from Rent in Concert.

I spoke to the Blackpool choreographer behind ‘Rent in Concert’

L-R: Danny Bayne, Mia Austen, John Cleese, Joanne Clifton, John Nicholas.

Lancs headed Fawlty Towers cast includes an Eastenders & Strictly star

Blackpool born Ashley Luke Lloyd is the choreographer for Rent in Concert which comes to the Winter Gardens next week.

Meet the Blackpool choreographer behind a hit show coming next week

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (photo: Tristram Kenton)

I went to see Joseph at the Winter Gardens - why it blew me away

Lancashire actress Mina Anwar plays Shirley Valentine in a one woman show coming twice to Lancashire this spring. Credit: Richard Davenport / The Other Richard

Lancs star Mina Anwar on homecoming Shirley Valentine shows

You can treat your mum this Mother's Day with a Two-for-One Ticket Offer for live shows at Blackpool Grand Theatre.

Blackpool Grand Theatre offering huge discount for Mother’s Day

Blackpool Grand Theatre at night

Restoration complete at local landmark- including 2 acres of slate

Blackpool Grand Theatre's new illuminated sign

Grand Theatre shines bright again thanks to Arts Council Funding

From Pride and Prejudice to Hamilton and Sleeping Beauty, here's 25 theatre shows coming to the North West you can't afford to miss in 2025.

Theatre Highlights of 2025: 25 shows coming to the North West

Tango Calor

Amazing performances coming to three Blackpool libraries

A pink Cadillac helps launch Blackpool Grand Theatre's electrifying new season for 2025.

21 amazing photos of Blackpool Grand Theatre's 2025 season launch

Lancashire actress Mina Anwar plays Shirley Valentine in a one woman show coming twice to Lancashire this spring. Credit: Richard Davenport / The Other Richard

Lancs star Mina Anwar on homecoming Shirley Valentine shows

Su Pollard shares her excitment at performing twice in Lancashire next week.

"Expect the unexpected" says Su Pollard ahead of shows in Lancashire

World renowned escape artist Andrew Basso is performing a live stunt on the Comedy Carpet next week as part of Showzam!

I'm going to chain myself upside down in water on the Comedy Carpet

Ed Byrne is heading to Lancaster on February 6.

Comedian Ed Byrne on his new show which comes to Lancs next week
Comedian and TV favourite Ed Byrne is heading to Lancashire next week with his latest show, find out all about it in the below interview.
Aimee Seddon

The family of Linda Nolan have clarified that “everyone is welcome” at the funeral for the singer

Linda Nolan’s family say everyone is welcome at funeral

The Grand Theatre in Blackpool

Grants supporting arts programme at Blackpool Grand Theatre

Actress Cheryl Fergison has posted online about her current role and shared her excitment at an upcoming one.

Cheryl Fergison teases new venture which brings her back to London

Carrie Hope Fletcher plays the eponymous character in Calamity Jane which comes to Blackpool in the summer.

Chat with Carrie Hope Fletcher ahead of Lancashire shows

5 things to do this week in Central Lancashire & Fylde Coast

5 things to do this week in Central Lancashire & Fylde Coast

Linda at the Tangerine Club, back in the day

14 tribute pictures to Linda Nolan remembering her life in Blackpool

Blackpool Tower Ballroom chandeliers rope mechanisms will be replaced for the first time in 50 years.

I went to Blackpool Tower for event that hasn't happened in 50 years

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one of a number of family friendly shows that ATG Tickets have slashed ticket prices for as part of their January 2025 sale.

The brilliant family-friendly shows offering huge January savings

The Natural History Museum’s Dinosaurs Live! is among the shows with January sale discounts

Full list of every theatre in the UK with huge January sale savings

Some of the shows coming to Lancashire in January

38 captivating shows coming to Lancs this January inc top comedians

The Vivienne is coming to Blackpool with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

I love playing a villain & Blackpool have the best audiences
Read our exclusive chat with the iconic drag star The Vivienne before Chitty Chitty Bang Bang arrives in Lancashire.
Aimee Seddon

Elton John speaks at a gala performance of The Devil Wears Prada musical.

Watch: Elton John can’t watch his own musical due to health problem

Fans were left “fuming” after Jason Donovan was absent from a performance of The Rocky Horror Show in Blackpool

Winter Gardens sorry after Jason Donovan absent for Rocky Horror show

The cast of Rocky Horror Show at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool

I spoke to stars of Rocky Horror Show now showing at Winter Gardens

What theatre shows are worth taking the family to in the North West this festive season?

17 magical theatre shows coming to the North West this Christmas

Actor Timothy West has died aged 90.

Timothy West - who helped re-open Blackpool Grand Theatre - dies at 90

Tricia Paoluccio as Dolly Parton in Here You Come Again.

Chat with star of new Dolly Parton Musical ahead of Lancashire arrival

Christmas By The Sea comes to Blackpool

Final preparations being made for Christmas By The Sea grand opening

The Mumford & Sons Story is coming to Lowther Pavillion in February.

Mumford and Sons story comes to Lancs: star explains what to expect

Charlotte Dawson is set to play Abanazar in Aladdin at the end of the month.

Exclusive chat with Charlotte Dawson all about her upcoming panto role

With The Telegraph publishing their 48 UK counties list, what areas of the UK came out on top in the fields of history and culture in 2024?

The 9 most desirable English counties for history and culture

Tyler Thompson got a job as a scare actor at Pasaje del Terror after working as a parking attendant at Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort

I scare people for a living at the Pleasure Beach - it's exhilarating

Maureen Nolan as the Wicked Queen in Snow White and the Seven Drawfs. Credit: David Munn Photography

Blackpool's Maureen Nolan announced as villain in Christmas Pantomime

Loz Samuels pictured outside the world's smallest theatre - a former public loo in Malvern, UK.

We're revamping the world’s smallest theatre...a former public loo

Katie Hopkins' has been vocal in her opposition to Islam, multi-culturalism and immigration and has been accused of spreading racial hatred

Lancs theatre defends its decision to book Katie Hopkins for 2025 show

Laura Rogers as Beverly Moss in Abigail's Party.

An exclusive chat with Abigail's Party star ahead of Lancs shows

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen admires 'A Kind of Magic' by artist Severi Haapala from Finland, on display at Showtown, Blackpool, part of Lightpool Festival 2024. A celebration of art, light, music and performance, with 24 different art and light installations around Blackpool sea front and around the town for nine nights until October 26th.

16 dazzling photos of Blackpool's Lightpool Festival - don't miss it

Leye D Johns as Santa and his elves outside Viva in Blackpool town centre.

Why Father Christmas was driving his sleigh along Blackpool Prom today

Ed Byrne, pictured in 2022, is performing in Lytham St Annes and Colne over the upcoming months. Credit: Getty Images for BAUER)

Comedian Ed Byrne on his new show which comes to Lancashire twice

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is coming to Blackpool next summer. Credit: Matt Crockett

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe is heading to Blackpool

TikTok star Kitty Harris to play Cinderella in Blackpool Grand's panto this Christmas

TikTok star to play Cinderella in The Grand's panto this Christmas

Comedian Mark Thomas is making a return to stand-up with his new show 'Gaffa Tapes'. Credit: Tony Pletts

"I like Lancashire bizarrely": chat with Mark Thomas ahead of shows

Katie Price is set to appear in a pantomime this season, but who are some of the other familiar faces appearing on stage this year?

What familiar faces from TV are appearing in Pantomimes this season?

Enter Shikari's Rou Reynolds spoke to Benjamin Jackson as he continues rehearsals before Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of The War of The Worlds begins it's nationwide tour in 2025.

Enter Shikari star on his hopes ahead of War of the Worlds tour

Blackpool Symphony Orchestra

Blackpool Symphony Orchestra to perform Last Night of the Proms

Each year The Dukes Outdoor Theatre takes to the “stage” in the iconic Williamson Park with an interactive adventure, and each year hundreds of families return to enjoy the show, with their picnics and blankets in tow. This year marvellous madness awaits as you step into the world of Alice in Wonderland!

Ad Feature Review: The Dukes' Alice in Wonderland a mesmerizing family adventure

Springfield Road, Blackpool

Large police presence in Blackpool as officers crowbar into building

Alice in Wonderland

Ad Feature Last chance to dive into Wonderland at The Dukes’ award-winning show

The cast from Grease The Musical at Blackpool's Central Pier

I saw Grease The Musical in Blackpool and it rolled back the years

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