This upliftingly powerful production of Hanif Kureishi’s Oscar-nominated screenplay explores cultural conflict, gender equality, class and generational strife, all presented against a funky backdrop of '80s music with additional original music composed by the Pet Shop Boys’ Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe. Young British Pakistani, Omar, transforms his uncle’s run-down laundrette and falls in love with fascist gang member and school friend Johnny. Gordon Warnecke, who played Omar in Stephen Frear’s Oscar-nominated 1985 film, returns as Omar’s wise but world-weary Papa.
Presented by Wyre Council, Wanderland promises to be a fun filled day for the whole family to enjoy. With three individually themed fun-filled entertainment zones to explore, interactive workshops to take part in and a huge main stage with live music and performances from family favourite stars. Wyldwood, Dreamfields and the Fun Field will have walkabout acts, accessible activities, selfie stations, rides, games, free gifts to create and take home. There are mermaids to meet, giant inflatables to enjoy, a creepy crawlies roadshow, face painting, giant games to play and so much more!
Blackpool’s Mayor will host an evening of dining, dancing and revelry to raise funds for her chosen charities of 2024, Counselling in the Community & The Blackpool Foodbank. This year’s theme is Gothic Burlesque, and the evening promises to be a vaudeville night of entertainment for two great local causes.
The show that is taking stages across Europe by storm is coming to Blackpool. A celebration of The King of Pop himself Michael Jackson. Featuring many of his best hits, feted tribute act CJ, embodies the man, the myth, the legend in both his dance repertoire and vocal ability. Book now for a Thriller night!
An evening to support the efforts and achievements of The Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Disease and other MND causes. Retired rugby legend Rob Burrow, along with his friends, family and supporters have fundraised and campaigned for MND following his own diagnosis in 2019. Rob played for Leeds Rhinos in the Super League for his whole career, a hero on and off the field, Rob has been a real advocate for those living with MND and the Burrow Strictly Ball promises to be a great evening of dining and entertainment for a worthy cause.
Ricky Wilson and co will be rocking the stage at the Winter Gardens performing their new music with some old favourites too on their sell-out UK tour.
A celebration of the original 60s pop group Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Along with timeless classics like Big Girls Don’t Cry, Sherry & Let’s Hang On, this show features fast-paced comedy, sensational dance routines as well as the fabulous falsetto and amazing acapella of Frankie Valli and his legendary group.
A celebration of the life and music of reggae icon Bob Marley. Featuring all of the classics including Two Little Birds, One Love & No Woman No Cry this has been widely hailed as one of the best tribute shows around.
Blackpool’s free community health and wellbeing event invites all to come and find out about all the exciting events and services available throughout Blackpool this year, just turn up!
The Winter Gardens transports to Nashville this April. Following their recent lauded performance, the stars of Islands in the Stream will celebrate the very best of country music old and new, featuring the music of Dolly Parton, Jonny Cash and Patsy Cline to name a few. Those boots were made for walking, so come on down!