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Blackpool Wonderful Blackpool

By Donald Auty

 

Grand Theatre Blackpool from 1938 Programme

Above - Grand Theatre Blackpool from 1938 Programme

More Images and information about the restoration of The Grand Theatre

They had problems at the Grand Theatre for a few years in the late forties. Spectacular revues were presented there with names such as Jack Radcliffe, but the theatre is a Matcham built intimate house and the spectacle did not sit in there comfortably and audiences were sparse.

They then hit on a formula that was a success for almost twenty years. North Country comedy plays such as 'The Love Match' with stars like Arthur Askey, Wilfred Pickles, Thora Hird, Freddie Frinton and Danny Ross packed the place for sixteen weeks twice nightly and the problem was solved.

 

 

The Grand Blackpool 2003 - D.A.

Above - The Grand Blackpool 2003 - D.A.

More Images and information about the restoration of The Grand Theatre

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