Elizabeth Ward, Author at Blackpool Social Club

13 Jul

Everybody Needs Somebody

When everybody needs somebody to love, then there is little left to consider other than booking yourself a well deserved ticket to see Chicago Blues Brothers at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre this Autumn. The Chicago Blues Brothers production hits Blackpool town with a vengeance and features the popular classic hits from the cult film. This massive musical has an all British cast and has graced many countries on its run to date. Sing along to smash hit songs by artists ranging from Aretha Franklin to Cab Calloway and James Brown. The stage set is designed by Spanish artist Jordi Machi. Backed by…

12 Jul

Viva Blackpool – a slot of Vegas on the coast

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance

Oh! What a night - for a completely fantastic, entertaining evening packed full of dance, comedy and cabaret head to Viva Blackpool. With songs from most of the hit musical shows, Viva Blackpool, is definitely going to float your showboat. Not my usual Thursday evening, I can assure you. I was lucky enough to obtain complimentary tickets to view the pre-season launch of ‘Viva Blackpool’. This included a drink of sparkly, a buffet and a magnificent view of the stage, which featured a myriad of snippets from the forthcoming shows at ‘Viva Blackpool’. There were tasters from The Jersey Boys and The Whitney Houston…

22 May

All or Nothing gives everything

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance

Although I am not a sixties chick, I know a little about the times from parents and their friends. Yawn. You must be bored already. Boring, however is the not the feeling after last week’s performance of All or Nothing at the Grand theatre. The story of All or Nothing, is a passionate narration of the rise to fame of the Small Faces, their tumultuous relationship with their greedy and ruthless management, their eventual split and how they were exploited. All of this punches you in the face, and kicks your backside with its snappy acting and emotional narration…

03 Mar

Count Arthur Strong and The Sound of Mucus

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance

Fresh from donkey’s years on his award winning BBC Radio 4 series and the huge success of his BBC TV Show, Count Arthur Strong comes to Blackpool Grand Theatre this May and he'll be getting back to doing what he does best - his stage show. Using stories and other things that are secret, Count Arthur Strong, showbiz legend, pays tribute to one of the best musicals he can remember. Uniquely recreating the salient and poignant moments for your enjoyment. Arthur’s first outing at the Edinburgh Fringe in 1997 saw Delaney win a commendation from the Perrier Panel and the…

30 Jan

The Lowther Hosts Shakespeare Innovation

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance

“What's in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet.” Don't be fooled. This isn't just Shakespeare. In May, the Lowther is set to host a double feature with none of the constraints of traditional theatre. The productions of Twelfth Night and Romeo & Juliet will be groundbreaking in their approach towards gender-blindness. The view of diversity and inclusion is ever changing. It is this fact that provides the inspiration for the modernisation of these classic roles. Merely Theatre, in association with Production Exchange and funded by Arts Council England, believe strongly in gender-blind within…

25 Jan

A Grand Photographic Session

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

This January, a photographic opportunity for all aspiring and interested photographers will allow access to The Grand Theatre, Blackpool for a Masterclass with Sean Conboy, their official, in-house photographer to guide you through how to capture that perfect shot of The Grand’s spectacular interior. This exciting photography opportunity is not an experience to be missed by any budding, amateur or professional photographer. To be given this level of access to the building in all it's glory is a highly unusual occurrence. The Grand Theatre Blackpool, is a Grade II* listed structure and boasts such elegant baroque and Italian inspired architecture by architect Frank Matcham. It…

19 Jan

Buddy: The Classic Rock Musical Returns

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsMusic & Gigs

Coming soon to the Grand Theatre, ‘Buddy’, the riveting story of Buddy Holly’s rise to fame which includes a chance to bop to many classic chart hits, and also marks the tragic passing of the star after a fateful plane crash in 1959. At the tender age of twenty- two, Buddy Holly’s life and career came to its sad end just as his hits were starting to transport him to fame. With Rock and Roll oldies such as ‘Peggy-Sue’, and ‘That’ll be the Day’, Buddy Holly had world domination in his hands. Despite being a sceptic of the rock and…

13 Dec

Elvis Tribute To Shake Up Grand Theatre

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & PerformanceElvis, Music, The Grand Theatre

If you’re ready to rock 'n' roll to Elvis’ finest hits, then The Grand Theatre, Blackpool has just the tonic for your 'needs must'. On Sunday 5 February 2017, the full story of Elvis’ rise to superstardom, and his role of ‘King of Rock n Roll’, will be told on stage, featuring many of his hits with film footage as a backdrop. The Elvis Years is the compelling history of the star from his early years as a poor truck driver, enlisting in the army, arrival in Hollywood and finally, his legendary Las Vegas concerts. The special production, The Elvis Years, has been directed…

22 Nov

Plentiful And Bumper Blackpool Season For 2016

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsLocal News

Blackpool, our seaside resort famous for its breezy promenade, Illuminations, fish and chips, roller coasters and Golden Mile amongst many other popular attractions has come up a winner for the 2016 season. Owing to regeneration such as the Comedy Carpet, the new Promenade and tramway system, Blackpool has much to boast for 2016 and more so than of previous years. 2016 has been a bumper year and Councillor Gillian Campbell says “It has been a truly fantastic season”. “We’ve had the success of the Nickelodeon Switch-on Weekend, the World Fireworks Championships, the Air Show, not to mention the Illuminations, LightPool…

08 Nov

Say it right, Speakeasy in Blackpool

Elizabeth Ward0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken Word, Local News

Not so much in the vain of zoot suits and mobster guns, nor even having the salute of a gangster rap on the door down to the craps game. Blackpool Speakeasy is a new means of sharing ideas and having niche conversations together in an experimental monthly event aimed at local people, by local people. So if you would like to prove yourself more of a hit, than a cowardly custard and have any new interest ideas for a discussion theme Blackpool Speakeasy could be whispering your name right now. Independent thought and lifelong learning are key factors of Speakeasy which aims…