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MATCHAM MONKEY GOES BANANAS TO HELP LIGHT UP BLACKPOOL ILLUMINATIONS OPEN DAY

The Grand Theatre's cheeky mascot will swing into Blackpool Illuminations Open Day on Thursday 10th July

Don’t miss him!

Be a bright spark! Bring your little chimps to see the cuddliest character in town as The Grand Theatre’s Matcham Monkey swings into Blackpool Illuminations Open Day on Thursday 10th July to bring his own cheeky brand of monkey business to the fun.

Blackpool Council is proud to announce the return of its famous Illuminations Open Day for 2008. This is the one day in the year when the doors are thrown open at the famous Rigby Road depot to reveal an amazing grotto of halls, corridors and storage areas and a network of workshops where the world famous Illuminations are created.

This FREE event on Thursday 10th July 2008 from 10am to 8pm is even more special this year as this is the last opportunity for visitors to visit the depot before the Illuminations Department move to new premises in 2009.

Blackpool Illuminations staff, from artists, electricians, joiners, mechanics, painters, engineers to hi-tech boffins, work all year round to produce this electrifying show. They will swap roles for the day and become tour guides for the thousands of visitors expected on the day including schoolchildren, Brownies, Guides and Scouts as well as the general public.

This magical Open Day is a prelude to the main event where the bright lights of Blackpool beckon as the greatest and glitziest free show on Earth returns for another autumn crowd-puller! More lavish than ever before, Blackpool Illuminations blaze into life on switch on night (August 29th) – shining right through until 2nd November.

So go ape! Come and see Matcham Monkey at Blackpool Illuminations Open Day on Thursday 10th July.

Matcham Monkey will be going bananas at 10.30am and 6pm.

MATCHAM MONKEY VISITS ARNIE AARDVARK AT BLACKPOOL ZOO'S NEW PLAY BARN!

Grand Theatre's Matcham Monkey went to visit his new best friend Blackpool Zoo's Arnie Aardvark at the launch of the new Play Barn on Thursday 17th April.

Matcham Monkey was happy to call in on the launch of Blackpool Zoo's new children's centre, The Play Barn.

The Play Barn offers an exciting three story play frame with good sized toddler area. The main frame comprises of; four slides, ball pool, cannons, sensory area, soft play area, walk ways and much more. Also included; a car track and tower, seating area for parents, catering outlet and healthy eating vending machines. Private parties are available just email birthday.parties@blackpoolzoo.org.uk or call 01253 830815.

The Play Barn is located next to the main Zoo entrance. To contact call 01253 830815.

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Look out for Matcham Monkey at a launch or party near you! He could pop up anywhere!

Blackpool's Grand Theatre launched the Matcham Monkey Club on the 11th April 2008.

The Matcham Monkey Club at the Grand offers lots of exciting benefits for members including a FREE exclusive membership card, special discount for pantomime tickets, an opportunity for free show tickets, birthday treats, special events and the chance to meet the characters from your favourite children’s shows! And it’s free to join!

So go ape! Join the Matcham Monkey Club at Blackpool's Grand Theatre, visit www.matchammonkey.co.uk!

THE GRAND WENT BANANAS WITH IT'S FREE FAMILY FUN DAY FOR MATCHAM MONKEY!

Blackpool's Grand Theatre has launched its very own children's club... The Matcham Monkey Club

Blackpool's Grand Theatre went absolutely bananas on Friday 11th April with a fantastic free family fun day to launch the exciting new Matcham Monkey Club for 2 to 12 year olds.

Monkey business on the day included a bouncy castle, balloon modelling, face painting, crazy circus acts from Blackpool Circus School and some very special creepy crawly friends from Blackpool Zoo. Lancashire Constabulary's Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team and two police horses hoofed it down to the Grand to join in the fun, while two engines from Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service raced to the launch to give away fab freebies and offer community advice. Amazing prize giveaways included a Fifi and the Flowertots bicycle, signed Bolshoi Ballet shoes, Grand Theatre show tickets and the chance to feed the monkeys at Blackpool Zoo, and famous faces from upcoming shows popped in throughout the afternoon to say hello from Cinderella, Henry VIII and Queen Victoria to Darth Vader!

And Matcham Monkey himself made his very first outing to see all of his new friends.

Grand Theatre General Manager, Neil Thomson, said: “The Grand has launched the Matcham Monkey Club to encourage young people to engage in the theatre and to encourage their parents to bring them. The launch of the club also coincides with a marked increase in children's programming at the theatre.

"Friday's launch was an amazing day with around 2,000 visitors at the Grand throughout the afternoon, which has proved to us that this is just the sort of activity families are lacking in the local community and are looking to join.

"We designed Matcham Monkey ourselves and named him after the Grand's original architect, Frank Matcham, as it’s important our club members are aware of the wonderful history of the building. I think we are one of the first theatres in the UK to have a costume character and we decided to go that way as they are so popular with children."

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Are your little chimps looking for something fun and new to do?

Blackpool's Grand Theatre has launched the Matcham Monkey Club to offer children aged 2 to 12 the chance to get more involved with the live theatre experience.

The Matcham Monkey Club at the Grand offers lots of exciting benefits for members including a FREE exclusive membership card, special discount for pantomime tickets, an opportunity for free show tickets, birthday treats, special events and the chance to meet the characters from your favourite children’s shows! And it’s free to join!

So go ape! Join the Matcham Monkey Club at Blackpool's Grand Theatre!

Email Matcham Monkey himself on matchammonkey@blackpoolgrand.co.uk


The Grand Theatre would like to thank for their support and generosity:
Blackpool Deputy Mayor and Mayoress - Cllr Gary Coleman and Mrs Debra Coleman
Bev from Creative Face Painters
Modus - Hounds Hill Shopping Centre
Blackpool Zoo
Bob Woodings
Blackpool Circus School
Barbara Jackson Dance Academy
The Disney Store
Hinds
The Works
Lancashire Constabulary's Town Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Costumes with Character
Cabaret Costumes
Blackpool Library Services
Primary and Early Times



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