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Jul
Its loss does not bear thinking about, but along with all other arts institutions and practitioners, Blackpool's jewel in the crown, the Matcham designed Grand Theatre is facing challenging times. Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts & Entertainment) Ltd, the charity which operates The Grand, is consulting its entire team on survival options. An effective Government announcement that the legendary Blackpool Grand panto might not happen this year, or indeed any other panto, is hardly likely to help. During lockdown, The Grand, which normally earns 91% of its income through sales, has relied on the Government’s Job Retention Scheme (JRS) and an…