Blackpool Gazette - Theatre & Comedy Feed

Comedy double act still going strong

Fri, 24 May 2013 13:42:40 GMT

Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball are like man and wife.

Comedy duo’s plea to locals: Buy a ticket!

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:07:27 GMT

Comedy favourites Cannon and Ball launched the Grand Theatre’s summer season – and told people to start supporting the arts and the town.

Hometown venue on Bard’s tour for local talent

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:32 GMT

Local lad James Dangerfield is preparing for yet another hectic summer, which will include a stop-off, albeit a brief one, in his hometown.

Steve and son juggle two shows for a bit of variety

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:58:06 GMT

Things have come full circle for Steve Bor.

Who will sacrifice all to play the greatest?

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:33:58 GMT

Erik Weisz was one of the most famous fellas around at the start of the 20th century.

Anger as clown statue targeted for second time

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:08:24 GMT

Security has been stepped up after the statue of circus clown Charlie Cairoli was targeted by vandals for a second time in less than a month.

Lara’s hitting it big on stage

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:29:57 GMT

You might have seen Matilda in London’s West End. Then again maybe not, after all it is so popular it’s hard to get your hands on a ticket.

Bard goes to school

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:32:55 GMT

Secondary school classrooms will be transformed to mimic theatre rehearsal spaces in a bid to enhance children’s learning of Shakespeare.

Rat Pack swing back into town

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:14:43 GMT

Don’t tell Wayne Kennedy that Dean Martin was an also ran to Frank Sinatra.

REVIEW: Run For Your Wife - Charter Theatre, Preston

Tue, 14 May 2013 11:29:33 GMT

The makers of this year’s cinema version of the Ray Cooney comedy found out the hard way that farce doesn’t make good film.

Simply Marple-lous...

Mon, 13 May 2013 12:03:14 GMT

Margaret Rutherford was from an age when British stars could act the socks off Hollywood’s .

‘I always thought ABBA would reform’

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:43:52 GMT

In the second part of our exclusive interview, Björn Ulvares talks to Gazette Entertainment Writer Steve Canavan about his life both in and out of ABBA.

Björn and Blackpool are ready to rock!

Thu, 02 May 2013 15:01:57 GMT

Gazette Entertainment Writer STEVE CANAVAN talks exclusively to ABBA legend Björn Ulvares about Mamma Mia! coming to Blackpool.

‘Wonderful memories’ of Eric and Ern

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:34:51 GMT

A former choreographer has described the “wonderful memories” which came flooding back after spotting herself in The Gazette’s Lost Archives.

VIDEO: Producer promises to wow resort

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:32:55 GMT

Stars and producers said they are delighted to be bringing Mamma Mia! to Blackpool.

Timeless songs... and an enchanting family story

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:45:31 GMT

Mamma Mia! is Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision of staging the story-telling magic of Abba’s timeless songs with an enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolding on a Greek island paradise.

EXCLUSIVE: West End hit to have Blackpool run

Wed, 01 May 2013 08:21:47 GMT

Top West End and Broadway show Mamma Mia! is heading to Blackpool for a 10-week summer season run at the world famous Winter Gardens.

Drama about terror attack

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:24:21 GMT

Drama students from AKS Blackpool have been exploring the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York.

Feathered friends flying high

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:01:24 GMT

It is the company behind some of the most extravagant and amazing showgirl outfits seen by millions worldwide.