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Frank Matcham Theatre Tours

WORLD BEHIND THE SCENES

You are invited to take a guided tour of one of England’s greatest theatres guided by 'Frank Matcham'.

There is no theatre quite like the Grand. The published descriptions in 1894 said so, and contemporary theatregoers agree. This is renowned architect Frank Matcham's masterpiece theatre, with a long and lively history.

A backstage and front of house tour is yours for the taking. See the renovated, ornate auditorium and savour the wonders of the hidden, functional world behind the curtain.

Stand on the raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers of circles, boxes and pit - and the complete visibility of every seat in this atmospheric house, from the other side of the gilt 'picture frame'. Test the acoustic perfections and learn about the sound positions. See the stage from the wings, the machinery for changing scenes and the latest lighting equipment in one of Britain's first all-electric theatres.

The Grand Theatre was designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every performing artform, as Blackpool’s community theatre. You can find a great selection of pictures on our website blackpoolgrand.co.uk

Dates
Thursday 22 July,
Friday 13 August 11.00am
Wednesday 8 September 1.00pm
Friday 22 October 1.00pm
Friday 26 November 11.00am

Times
Tours last approximately 90 mins.

Tickets
£10.00

School Tours are also available - we can tailor packages to include a shows and interviews with Managers of various departments (Marketing, Stage, Programming etc), cast members and company managers/directors/choreographers (subject to availability).


Telephone Box Office on 01253 290190


If you wish to visit all areas of the theatre a number of steps are included.