The Blackpool Grand Theatre

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The Blackpool Grand Theatre

In 1973 The Friends of the Grand Theatre successfully opposed the demolition of the Grand Theatre in a public enquiry.

The theatre was subsequently restored for use as a Bingo hall by EMI until such time as funds were available to return it to Theatrical use.

When the restoration was complete The Friends of the Grand were granted permission to use the Theatre for the first two weeks and consequently, on the 25th July 1977 the Theatre reopened with the Noel Coward play 'Fallen Angels'

Click the image to see selected pages from the first night Programme.

In 1981, after furthur refurbishment, The Grand Theatre reopened as a Theatre with an Old Vic production of 'The Merchant of Venice'.

On the 29th May 1981 The Grand was host to a Royal Gala variety performance officially reopening the Theatre.

Click the image to see selected pages from this Gala night Programme.

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