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Blackpool Grand Theatre

33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT, England
01253 290190
Ranked #1 of 37 attractions in Blackpool
4.5 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: Theatres
Owner description: The Grand Theatre was designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every...... more » Owner description: The Grand Theatre was designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every performing artform, as Blackpool's community theatre, Lancashire's preferred opera house and Britain's National Theatre of Variety. « less
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Gisburn, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Saw a Alan Bennett play which was good. Lovely old theatre with lots of character. More

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blackpool
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Lady in the Van what a show we loved it, its amust see show so get down to the grand we just love it fab night out More

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Luz, Portugal
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012 NEW

on a corner of a busy high street close to pound shops and money for gold you will find this little Gem of a theare.This is one of the most beautiful examples of a theatre designed in the Victorian Era. Narrowly escaping demolition and later used as a bingo hall it has survived due to a group of theatre lovers... More

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Great Britain
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great show's, lovely Theatre, very helpful staff, handy carpark More

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Lancashire
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

Lovely comfy seats and great views from the stalls More

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Liverpool, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

We went to the Grand to see the Lancashire Hotpots. They are a very funny group and we had a wonderful evening. The Grand Theatre is a lovely theatre with great acoustics. More

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Lancashire
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I recently went here with my other half, her indoors, to see a production of Anne Franks Diary.The performance was terrific but my reveiw of course is of 'The Grand Theatre experience' itself. It was fantastic. I'm sure it's the fact that the theatre is largely staffed by enthusiastic, keen, bright and not always young, well meaning and dedicated amateurs... More

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Preston UK
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

If you love live theatre you will love The Grand theatre. This is a jem of a theatre. Check out the events calendar shows to suit all tastes. Lovingly restored & great access for disabled. More

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Goole, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

great ambiance but seats dont fold back for people to pass. More

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Oldham
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This was the first time I have had the pleasure of visiting the grand theatre and hopefully it won't be our last. We travelled from Manchester to watch "Titanic the Musical" have previously appeared in this wonderful musical show it was such a pleasure being on the other side so to speak and what a show it was a truly... More

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