Whats on in Blackpool 2008
September
Blackpool Pleasure Beach opens at approx 12 noon Monday - Thursday Friday's from 2pm Weekend's from 11am
For discounted tickets bookonline 12 hours in advance. Book Here
Until 2nd November
Circus Rocks with Mooky
At Blackpool Tower & Circus your entry ticket allows loads of fun things to do and see including the Aquarium, Tower Ballroom, Tower Top Ride, Walk Of Faith and the award winning Circus.
With the all new Jungle Jims refurbished for 2008
Tel: 01253 622 422 Blackpool Tower
Every Saturday Until 2nd November
Ken Webster - licensed to hypnotise. The UK's most outrageous comedy hypnotist. Over 18's only .
At the Horseshoe bar Pleasure Beach Blackpool. Tel: 0871 222 9090
Until Friday 31st October
Puppet Party/ Bob Wooding Family fun packed show with music and comedy starring Britney Cheese, Kizzy, Fizzy, Gozar and many more puppets. The Horseshoe Bar, Pleasure Beach. Tel: 0871 222 9090
Every Tuesday Until 7th October
Abba With Smackee - Abba With Smackee returns with their hit show, packed full of the greatest Abba songs at Blackpool Tower Ballroom Tel: 01253 622 42 2 Book Tickets
Every Wednesday Until 15th October inc 29th October
Grumbleweeds The Godfathers Of Comedy- act at the Horseshoe bar Pleasure Beach Blackpool. 7.30pm
Tel: 0870 444 5588
Every Sunday until 2nd November
Take That 2 And Spicy Girls (tribute Act) 2 hour performance all the hits of the bands.
At the Horseshoe bar Pleasure Tel: 0871 222 9090
Every Monday until 27th October
LEGENDS OF SOUL AND MOTOWN at the Horseshoe bar as the Four Tops and Drifters perform at Pleasure Beach Blackpool. 7.30pm 2hrs approx Tel: 0870 444 5588
Every Sunday until 26th October
Billy Pearce at Tower Ballroom - Blackpool Tower Tel: 01253 622 42 2 Book Tickets
Every Wednesday until 29th October
Five Star Swing from the Rat Pack to Jive-Jumping Jools Holland style, including hits from Benny Goodman & Glenn Miller, vocals like Mr Bojangles & Bad Bad Leroy Brown, plus foot stomping Rhythm & Blues / Jazz
On the North Pier Theatre Tel : 0844 856 1111 Book Tickets
Thursdays until 6th November
QEII - Live QEII aim to celebrate the wealth of talent that came together in Queen by recreating, with breathtaking accuracy, the style and excitement of a LIVE Queen concert, which sadly, will never again be seen. 01253 623 304 Book Tickets
Now Until - Saturday 1st November 2008
(Tuesday's - Sunday's - no show on Monday)
Legends Central Pier 7.30pm Returning this season are many favourites, Rod Stewart, Robbie Williams and Elvis.
Audiences will be enthralled by the performances & can also enjoy drinks throughout the show from the Legends show bar. The casual table style theatre hosts its own Box Office & entrance at the very front of Central Pier, which makes buying your ticket & access to the theatre easy or buy online
Friday & Saturdays until 1st November (no Friday shows in September)
Joe Longthorn Summer Spectacular The legendary performer Joe Longthone in an evening of first class entertainment including superb live music with a full orchestra, a stunning cast of dancers and hilarious comedy with Johnnie Casson. Hosted by comedy compere Tony Jo, this great new show also stars a galaxy of top female singing sensations plus special guests throughout the summer.
Joe's repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world's top singers. However, he is perhaps best known for his impersonations of Tom Jones and Shirley Bassey. During his glittering career, Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums, enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall and toured Australia several times.
The All New Joe Longthorne Summer Spectacular is a dynamic, high quality production and variety packed, full on show that will keep Joe's legions of fans coming back for more! North pier 01253 623 304 Book tickets
Friday 5th
Jimmy Cricket's Buckets Of Laughter Show He is joined by Maisy May Marion, who offers a superb selection of best-loved songs and occasionally gets tangled up with Jimmy's mad-cap antics. 7.30pm 01253 623 304 Book Tickets
Little Toby Walker g uitar virtuoso adept at blues, rags and hot country picking, coaxing more out of a guitar than anyone can imagine. He is also a skilled singer and songwriter who draws inspiration from traditional and contemporary music. He shares this music and the stories of his travels in each of his performances Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190
Saturday 6th, 13th and 20th
Roy 'Chubby' Brown his trademark patchwork suite are back in Blackpool. - if you are easily offended please stay at home.
WARNING CONTAINS ADULT MATERIAL - Over 18's Only. Also in Blackpool in October.
Opera House Theatre Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets
Tuesday 9th
Rockin On Heaven's Door musical giants Presley, Orbison, Holly, Cochran and The Big Bopper.
They are joined on stage by guest artiste ‘Jerry Lee Lewis', whose piano bursts into ‘flames' during Great Balls of Fire.
Backed by a superb five-piece band, this show delivers the feel-good factor from start to finish. Shows also 23rd September
North pier 01253 623 304
Thursday 18th
Katy Setterfield as Dusty Springfield Since winning the hit BBC TV series 'The One And Only', Katy Setterfield's life has dramatically changed.Over the next few months she will be ‘popping-up' on a variety of BBC shows before flying out to Las Vegas for a 3-month season. On the conclusion of that season she will be returning to the UK along with her musicians to present her live show. Opera House Theatre Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111
Friday 19th
The Psychic ConneXtions Tour JOE POWER star of USA hit show "The Spirit of John Lennon" & Psychic Investigators Living TV & Diane Lazarus, Winner of Channel 5's Britain's Psychic Challenge. Two of the UK's most popular 7 Loved Psychic's join forces for the first time live on stage. Not suitable for under 16 years old
Opera House Theatre Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets
Sunday 21st and Sunday 28th
Ken Dodd: The Happiness Show - Ken Dodd OBE. The longest stand-up comedy routine ever returns for Five and a half hours! Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Also on 5th October and 2nd November
Monday 29th - 4th October
Shout - The 60s Feel Good Musical starring Claire Sweeney (Brookside, Strictly Come Dancing, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, Fosse) and Su Pollard (Hi-de-Hi, Little Shop of Horrors, Menopause the Musical and Annie) Twist and Shout your way around swinging London with our ‘fab five' as they discover the fashion, freedom, fun and music that inspired original girl power.
Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190
Every Wednesday from 30th July - 27th August and on 29th October
Zippy Superstar DJ - Rainbow Live Stars of the classic children's television programme Rainbow take to the stage in a brand new theatre show this autumn Zippy Superstar DJ. Come and join TV legends Zippy, George and Bungle as they get up to all kinds of fun and frolics in a non-stop show full of zip and zest! Rainbow Live! is suitable for all the family with lots of songs, games and giggles.
Time: 2.00pm North pier 01253 623 304