Leatham Park Hotel - Whats on in Blackpool in November 2008

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

4 Poofs and a Piano have become a household name thanks to their
appearance on the hugely popular, award winning Friday Night With Jonathan Ross . In this, their first national tour, the boys are promising a diverse mix of song and dance, from jaunty re-workings of classic covers to their own comic observations of life in the noughties. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

Tuesday 4th

Mari Wilson at Ronnie Scotts The beehive queen of retro pop is back this autumn and ready to make copy-cats Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen pale into insignificance as audiences hear the real thing.
Mari Wilson at Ronnie Scotts will take listeners back to the eighties with her renditions from her last album The Platinum Collection , featuring a selection of her best known hits.
Stunning the music scene in the early 80s with her skyscraper hairdo and her 12 piece band the Wilsations, Mari Wilson had a series of catchy iconic hits, such as Cry Me a River and Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

Wednesday 5th

Fifi and the Flowertots For the first time ever, Fifi and the Flowertots will be appearing live on stage!
It's a stormy day in Flowertot garden, and look what's blown in on the breeze - a magical fairy! But wait – her wand has been swept away in the wind and the lost fairy has to get it back in order to return home. Who better to help her than everybody's favourite Flowertot – Fifi Forget-Me-Not and her Flowertot friends!
Follow Fifi and Clairy as they set off on their adventure, meeting some familiar faces along the way. But watch out…. let's hope Stingo and Slugsy don't get in the way with their latest madcap and mischievous scheme. Perhaps Bumble will lend a hand, along with Violet and Primrose?
Will Fifi and the Fairy find the wand? Will they make it back in time for Fifi's ‘special day' party? Will Flowertot garden survive the storm? Come along and join in the the fun, a magical, musical journey.
Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets

Sigur Ros

Sigur Rós consists of jón þor (jónsi) birgisson (vocals, guitars), kjartan (kjarri) sveinsson (keyboards), orri páll dýrason (drums) and georg (goggi) holm (bass). The band were formed by jónsi, georg and original drummer ágúst in 1994.
They were later joined by kjartan and when ægúst left the band after the recording of ágætis byrjun in order to pursue a career in graphic design, he was replaced by orri. Sigur Rós hail from Iceland, and rightly claim to bring you the beautiful landscape of their homeland with their music. Empress Ballroom - Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets

Friday 7th

The Animals & Friends with Spencer Davis For the first time ever, two of the most influential forerunners of 60s British rock, rhythm and blues come together, ‘live' on stage playing their incredible catalogue of unforgettable hits.
The Animals and Friends will be blasting through their own formidable list of hits; Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place and of course, the multi-million selling anthem, House of the Rising Sun.
Special guest Spencer Davis whose classics include Gimme Some Lovin, Keep On Running, Somebody Help Me, I'm a Man and When I Come Home . Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

Saturday 8th

Jason Manford The multi-award winning Comedian and star of 8 Out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo, and radio XFM , embarks on his first live national tour with this exciting and hilarious show, that will have audiences begging for more. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

Sunday 9th

Beyond the Barricade This cast of past principal performers from Les Misérables and the West End perform songs from Miss Saigon, The Lion King, Phantom Of the Opera , and many more.

The production also includes songs from the ‘new shows' on the block, including Wicked, Spamalot and Billy Elliot climaxing with a spectacular finalé from, Les Misérables ! Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

Following the success of The O'Jays, The Spinners and The Delfonics, the City of Brotherly Love has just enough room for another highly successful soul group. That group came in the form of The Stylistics. The Stylistics, with their charisma, style and harmony, evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever, as the Philadelphia-based quartet recorded a remarkable 10 straight-top ten hits during the early 1970's.
With their 1996 release of “Love Talk”, The Stylistics have proven themselves to be a pillar of longevity in a genre of rife with “one-hit wonders” and breakups. Altogether, The Stylistics appeared on over 40 albums, including compilations.
What started as the innocent union of two ex-high school bands, developed into one of the longest standing, most accomplished soul bands to grace the R&B scene. They continue to perform as only they can, bringing with them the sweet, soulful memories of year's past. Opera House Theatre Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets

All Quiet on the Western Front Paul Baumer is a butterfly collector – a dreamer abruptly cast into one of the greatest nightmares in history, which he can only endure through the deep bonds of comradeship forged in the trenches. Just as the Brimstone Butterfly thrives in the field of battle, somehow the men keep one another's spirits alive even amid the horrors of the Great War.
Erich Maria Remarque's novel is a universal anthem to the strength of the human spirit. Directed by Giles Croft, Robin Kingsland's faithful and theatrically inventive new adaptation brings the soul of a soldier to the stage.
Post-show Discussion - Tuesday 11th November A chance for the audience to ask the acting company questions about the production. Free with a show ticket - ask at time of booking. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

2 Days/Nights plus all the facilities at Blackpool Tower and The Merrie England.

Ballroom - Friday 9pm - 3am, Saturday 1pm - 7am Sunday. Merrie England-Friday 5-10pm, Saturday 10pm-2am, Sunday 12-5 BAR TIMES Very Late Bars DJ's- and Showtimes BALLROOM (Friday) 9 SEAN CHAPMAN 10 NIGE BROWN 11 SOUL SAM "MEGA MOTOWN MEMORIES" 12 KEV ROBERTS 12.45 TERRY DAVIES 2 GINGER 3 CLOSE BALLROOM (Saturday) 13 SEAN CHAPMAN 14-18.00 "Roots of soul session" with Ginger,Sam , Kev and Terry" stax/atlantic/tamla 18-20.00 "Rarest of the rare" session with Butch and Tim Brown 20 DAVE EVISON 'S "WIGAN CASINO' CLASSIC OLDIES" 21.30 DANCING COMP Hosted by KEV ROBERTS with TERRY DAVIES 22.30 GINGER+TERRY Midnight CHRIS KING AND RICHARD SEARLING 2 NIGE BROWN 3 BUTCH "FAVOURITE NORTHERN SOUL FLOORSHAKERS" 4 GINGER 5 BOB HINSLEY 6. KENNY BURRELL 7 CLOSE TOWER LOUNGE (Friday) 9 STEVE PLUMB 10 JIM HARGREAVES 11 ANDY DAVIES 12 DEAN JOHNSON 1 TERRY JONES 2 GARY DENNIS 3 CLOSE TOWER LOUNGE (Saturday) 14.00 PETE HAIGH 15.00 SEAN ROBBINS 16.00 STEVE CONNOR 17.00 GLYN THORNHILL 18.00 COLIN CURTIS "Jazz Funk Anthems" 19.00 COLIN CURTIS "Berlin Memories" 20.00 RALPH TEE "The sound of Philadelphia" 21.00 BOB HINSLEY 22.00 BARRY MALEADY 23.00 COLIN CURTIS 24.00 TERRY JONES 01 MIKE STEPHENS 02 ANDY DAVIES 03 GARY DENNIS 04 SOUL SAM 05 CLOSE TOWER LOUNGE (Sunday) 13-15 SEAN ROBBINS 15-17 JIM HARGREAVES MUSIC POLICY Motown / Northern / Modern / Rare DRESS CODE Smart but casual DESCRIPTION OF EVENT Perfect for over 30's INFO ON EVENT The UK's number 1 venue! TESTIMONIALS The ultimate venue for Northern Soul - 'Stuart Marconie BBC Radio 2'. EVENTS OVERVIEW BY THE PROMOTERS Three Spectacular Dance Floors, Playing the Very Best From the UK's Biggest DJ Names!!! Book Tickets

Children In Need - Party In The House- all in aid of Children in Need
Opera House Theatre Winter Gardens Tel: 0870 380 1111 Book Tickets

Steve Steinman's, Vampires Rock returns - A show like no other, with a twist of rock and a hint of musical theatre, and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you're guaranteed to be on your feet!
Set in New York in the year 2030, the undead are among us and livelier than ever, none more so than in club ‘Live and Let Die', where aspiring singer Pandora (Emily Clarke) arrives to audition for the resident vocalist position.
Little does she know that the only job on offer is to be the eternal bride of evil Baron Von Rockula! (Steve Steinman)
Cue a host of classic rock, played live by the Baron's hand picked band, The Lost Boys, and a hint of comedy, as the Baron and his sidekick, Stringfellow (Mike Taylor) , attempt to convince Pandora to lose her soul to rock and roll!
W ith songs made famous by the likes of AC/DC, Guns N' Roses, Led Zeppelin, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, Joan Jett, Suzi Quatro, Queen and many more, you'll be rocking in the aisles (or on your knees with your air guitar above your head!)
An amazing stage set, pyrotechnics to blow your mind, beautiful dancers and of course Steve Steinman's famously powerful vocals and sense of humour, make sure this show is not to be missed!

Paddy McGuinness new show ‘Paddy McGuinness Plus You'. The new show will have the “plus you” element. Specially invited guests from your area will be hand-picked by Paddy himself to be his new support act!

Katzenjammer -Four Hands on One Piano Katzenjammer , one of the world's favourite piano duo, are back with a brand new show! Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

La Bohème by Puccini La Bohème will be set within the amphitheatre structure which will be intriguingly converted into the attics and back streets of Bohemian Paris. The poignancy of this tragic opera will be set against the stunning backdrops inspired by Chagall, Renoir and the Impressionists and Act 2 will even boast snow! This beautiful production will feature authentic costumes of the period. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets

Carmen by Bizet The Grand Theatre, Blackpool will be transformed into a Spanish
spectacular reminiscent of the real bullrings in Spain with flamenco dancers, bull fighters and a brass band parading through the venue into the bullring to start this must-see performance. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets

Steve Coogan The star of I'm Alan Partridge, Saxondale and creator of Paul and Pauline Calf.

Phoenix Dance Theatre - have an international reputation for presenting inspiring, entertaining contemporary dance, performed by a formidable group of dancers handpicked from around the world.
This sophisticated programme features both classic modern dance by eminent American choreographer José Limón (1908-1972), and the latest stylish offerings from the company's Artistic Director Javier De Frutos.
Post-show Discussion - Friday 28th November 7pm A chance for the audience to ask the company questions about the
production. Free with a show ticket - ask at time of booking. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

All Hands on Deck Starring: Captain Joe Longthorne, First officer Tony Jo, Ships Cat Johnnie Casson and Chief Wren Pat Mancini Singers, comedians, musicians and impressionists from the resort's hotspots will go overboard in a bid to raise thousands for charity in a Grand bash. Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190

Derek Acorah - Derek is no stranger to the Grand; in the second series of Ghost Towns , he spent an evening investigating the Grand's own ‘theatre ghosts'. Stephen Mercer, Grand Theatre marketing manager and founder of Supernatural Events , who was there on the night said, ‘It was an evening to remember.'
Grand Theatre Tel: 01253 290190 Book Tickets