2025 is the perfect time to revisit the theatrical powerhouse An Inspector Calls as JB Priestley’s haunting drama marks its incredible 80th anniversary.

Make it a Grand date with Stephen Daldry’s famously radical production at Blackpool Grand Theatre this February…

Join the Grand celebration of JB Priestley’s iconic thriller AN INSPECTOR CALLS in its extraordinary 80th YEAR as it pays an unforgettable call on Blackpool Grand Theatre for ONE WEEK ONLY from Tuesday 25 February to Saturday 1 March!

There’s no better time to experience Stephen Daldry’s multi award-winning National Theatre production of this theatrical masterpiece in all its gripping glory.

JB Priestley’s brilliantly constructed tale was written in 1945 at the end of the Second World War and set in 1912 before the First, and is a powerful critique of class, responsibility and humanity.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his inquiries into the death of a young woman. As the Inspector’s investigation unfolds, it becomes clear that each member of the family has secrets linking them to the tragedy and his startling revelations soon shake the very foundations of their lives…

“You’d think everybody has to look after everybody else, as if we were all mixed up like bees in a hive – community and all that nonsense.” – An Inspector Calls.

Priestley was a renowned British novelist, playwright and essayist who was noted for his ability for shrewd characterisation and a unique line in imaginative fiction. Since its very first performance in 1945, Priestley’s tale of mystery and moral reckoning has captivated audiences worldwide with its thrilling twists, powerful social message and unforgettable characters; challenging us all to examine our consciences. Now 80 years later, this timeless classic remains as relevant and electrifying as ever and is a must-see for a whole new generation.

An Inspector Calls will star a whole host of top theatre names led by Tim Treloar (Richard II, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet at the RSC, Henry V at the National Theatre) as Inspector Goole, alongside Jackie Morrison (Coriolanus, Oh What A Lovely War!) as Mrs Birling; Jeffrey Harmer (An Inspector Calls, Romeo & Juliet) as Mr Birling; Tom Chapman (Cymbeline, As You Like It, The Tempest) as Gerald Croft; Leona Allen (The Meeting, Pride and Prejudice) as Sheila Birling; George Rowlands (An Inspector Calls, The Boy With The Bee Jar, As You Like It) as Eric Birling, and Alice Darling (The Grain in the Blood, Twelfth Night, Hamlet) as Edna.

Katy Dean, Michael Gukas, Pena Iiyambo, Simon Pothecary and Philip Stewart complete a stellar cast that’s packed with stage royalty.

Stephen Daldry’s groundbreaking production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller has won a total of 19 major awards, including four Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards, has played to more than 5 million theatregoers worldwide and been hailed as the theatrical event of its generation since first opening to rave reviews in 1992.

Daldry is world-renowned as one of Britain’s leading theatre and film directors, and has received Academy Award nominations for his films The Reader, The Hours, Billy Elliot and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close. He has directed countless theatre productions for both the West End and Broadway, winning multiple Olivier & Tony awards. Stephen also served as executive producer on Netflix’s The Crown and directed the famously heartrending last episode.

Book now for your chance to celebrate 80 years of JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls and experience a night of superior storytelling that still resonates so deeply with our world today.

It’s unmissable!

JB Priestley’s An Inspector Calls directed by Stephen Daldry is at Blackpool Grand Theatre from Tuesday 25 February to Saturday 1 March with evening and matinee performances.

Tickets from £17.50 with group/schools rates available and concessions for 1894 Club members.

There are also discounted tickets available for 18 to 26-year-olds as part of the national ticket scheme to encourage young adults to experience all forms of live theatre. Please call the Grand Theatre Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit www.BlackpoolGrand.co.uk for full listings, bookings and further information.