Blackpool Grand Theatre

As we head into the final stretch of the year, I’ve been reflecting on the goals I set for myself back in January. Honestly, some of them are still sitting on my to-do list, untouched. And I know I’m not alone – speaking with colleagues and friends, it seems many of us are in the same boat. That initial drive we felt at the start of the year has faded, and now we're feeling the pressure of time ticking away as we look toward 2025.

Probably the most important production we will stage this year, Sally Cookson's heart-warming and inspiring production of Wonder Boy Play by Ross Willis has a profoundly moving and uplifting message about the power of communication and the positive impact that good teachers can have on our children and young people. If you care about education, life chances and/or thrillingly staged theatre I urge you to catch this show in its final performance at Blackpool Grand Theatre this afternoon at 2pm, or on UK Tour until 23rd November. I am immensely proud that Celine Wyatt, FRSA and The Grand were commissioned to create the Education Resources for this tour: https://lnkd.in/ed9a_BvJ Thank you to Zoe Simpson, PW Productions Ltd, Martin Gray, Arts Council England and charlotte geeves for believing in us and bringing this incredible play to audiences in #Blackpool, #Lancashire, #Cumbria and South Lakes. https://lnkd.in/enMwqqJY #LetsCreate Arts Council England Karen Cody Darren Henley CBE Bristol Old Vic EMG Media & Marketing

JOIN OUR TEAM - In its 130th year, Blackpool's iconic Grand Theatre has two incredible positions within its Audience Marketing and Sales Department. We'd love to hear from you. Read all the details here https://lnkd.in/e6p2rw9F Never thought of #Blackpool as your next move, take a look and discover more about its £2bn+ growth and prosperity programme - https://lnkd.in/eKuPMqCX PLEASE DO SHARE Position: MARKETING MANAGER Salary: £30,000 pa (Full Time) Closing Date: 07 November 2024, Noon (Full interview process available in the pack) You’ll be at the heart of our dynamic Audiences, Marketing and Sales team, driving exciting campaigns and supporting our Head of Audiences, Marketing, and Sales to achieve our ambitious vision to be a nationally recognised local resource committed to inspiring a life-long love of [the] theatre.   Position: BOX OFFICE MANAGER Salary: £27,500 pa (Full Time) Closing Date: 01 November 2024, Noon (Full interview process available in the pack) You’ll be at the heart of our dynamic Audiences, Marketing and Sales team that maximises sales and revenue, launches new shows, and monitors performance with cutting-edge analytics supporting the Marketing Manager and Data and Insights Manager to achieve our ambitious vision to be a nationally recognised local resource committed to inspiring a life-long love of [the] theatre. PLEASE DO SHARE Arts Council England, Indigo Ltd, TRG Arts Artifax Software Spektrix, Activity Stream, Blackpool Council, The Team at Blackpool Makes It Work, Arts Marketing Association, Blackpool Transport Services Limited #recruitment #career #jobs #careerplanning #artsmarketing #boxoffice #audiencedevelopment #revenueacceleration #theatre #arts

Honoured to have been invited to join the brilliant Katie Town, Caroline Barth, and Douglas Rintoul for Theatres Trust Conference #ThrivingTheatres panel discussion representing Blackpool Grand Theatre today at The Lowry, Salford Quays. A brilliant day of discussion and debate and great to catch up with Karen Cody, David Bradbury, Frazer Hoyle, Alvin Hargreaves, Karen O'Neill FRSA, Kris Bryce, Jon Morgan , Mark Price Arts Council England #LetsCreate Theatre Royal Wakefield Derby Theatre New Wolsey Theatre

Bold and brilliant new drama DANESHA dances into Blackpool Grand Theatre STUDIO on Saturday 19 October from exciting new writer Stefanie Reynolds. Danesha by Stefanie Reynolds is a thrilling celebration of a young girl coming of age and explores black culture, queer joy and finding and loving your authentic self. Nineteen-year-old Danesha lives in Preston with her white, working class dad. All they play in Preston nightclubs is Little Mix and Miley Cyrus. How is Danesha supposed to vibe to that? “Sometimes I pretend I’m in a music video. And that I have a backing group. And they’re always black, even though I don’t have any black friends, in real life” – Danesha Blackpool Grand Theatre Chief Executive, Adam Knight, said: “It’s very exciting to welcome this exuberant celebration of identity and acceptance from Box of Tricks and Stefanie Reynolds to our STUDIO space. Expect high energy dance sequences, hip hop music and bold storytelling! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/eUDkaKRX “At The Grand we take pride in staging thought-provoking productions from cutting-edge artists in this more intimate performance space, which would have sacrificed their vital intensity within our main theatre’s auditorium. Danesha is one such important new piece of work that I would urge everyone to experience.” Box of Tricks

Say ‘hello Dolly’ as Here You Come Again hightails it into The Grand this November. Broadway leading lady TRICIA PAOLUCCIO partners up with top West End star STEVEN WEBB (Oliver!, The Book of Mormon) to bring the iconic hits of Country Music Legend Dolly Parton to Blackpool Grand Theatre in the rollicking new musical comedy HERE YOU COME AGAIN from Tuesday 26 to Saturday 30 November. We spoke to Steven to ask what audiences can expect when they come to see this exciting new show… https://lnkd.in/dWT9tSeB

The Future of Theatre: How Digital Evolution Will Shape the Next 10 Years - As our Head of Audiences, Marketing and Sales Andrew Howard looks to the future of theatre and how our theatre advances, it's clear that digital platforms and data-driven tools are no longer just nice-to-haves - they are becoming central to how theatres will thrive in the next 10 years. “Theatre is about immersion, and the experience shouldn’t end when the curtain falls,” #ai #audiences #theatre #futureoftheatre #advancements #technology

The AI Revolution in Digital Theatre Marketing: A Game Changer for Blackpool Grand Theatre 

The Marketing Mix and How AI Enhances It: Live or die by the ‘The marketing mix’, commonly referred to as the 4Ps (Product, Price, Place, and Promotion), a foundational tool in creating and delivering a strong marketing strategy. Traditionally, it helps businesses identify the best approach to reaching their target audiences. However, with the rise of Ai, the marketing mix is entering a new era where automation, prediction, and personalised customer interactions can take centre stage, amplifying the effectiveness of marketing strategies. Read the full story...

Blackpool Grand Theatre is proud to announce its 130th anniversary on Tuesday 23 July, an incredible 43 years after being formally re-opened by His Royal Highness King Charles III (the then Prince of Wales) in 1981. This cornerstone of Blackpool’s rich cultural heritage was meticulously crafted in 1894 by flamboyant architect Frank Matcham and has been entertaining theatre audiences ever since with a whole host of exhilarating artforms on offer to all – from drama, plays, opera and dance to comedy, music, unmissable productions from the National Theatre and the Royal Shakespeare Company and, of course, the fabulous annual family pantomime. The Grand has also had its share of triumphs and troubles over the years, survived threats and takeovers and even had to close its famous doors in 1972, but is still standing as a testament to all those who have loved it and fought for its survival. Thanks to huge public outcry and the formation of the Friends of The Grand in the 1970s (famously led by patron Sir Ken Dodd), the theatre was bought in 1980 by the Grand Theatre Trust and officially re-opened on Friday 29 May, 1981, by His Royal Highness King Charles III (the then Prince of Wales) before His Majesty enjoyed a glittering Royal Variety Performance at the theatre which included big stars of the day such as Barbara Windsor, Anita Harris, Danny La Rue and Petula Clarke, all hosted by TV legend Russell Harty. Former Grand Theatre Archivist, Linda Tolson MBE, was one of the lucky Friends of The Grand to meet HRH King Charles during his visit in 1981. She said: “His Majesty was absolutely charming and extremely interested in the story of the theatre and how our fundraising was going. It was a wonderful moment in time that I will never forget and an incredible landmark in the history of The Grand.” Blackpool’s glorious Grand has also hosted many other royal occasions, including a visit from the late HM The Queen and HRH Prince Philip for the theatre’s centenary celebrations in 1994, and HRH Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh (then The Countess of Wessex GCVO) in 2019 who visited to commemorate the 125th anniversary. Read more https://lnkd.in/e5GmR46N