In collaboration with many of Blackpool’s event venues, including the iconic Blackpool Tower, Blackpool Grand Theatre has joined the Light It In Red (#LightItInRed) Campaign today (Mon 6 July). Many of the UK’s entertainment venues and outdoor event spaces will be turned red to shine a light on the crisis within the events industry during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Blackpool’s Grand CEO Ruth Eastwood said “From the start of the Coronavirus crisis (March 17, 2020), entertainment venues and events have been in complete lockdown. The pandemic has had such an effect and theatres will it seems have one of the slowest recoveries of almost any industry across the world. The Light It In Red campaign is about highlighting the broad range of venues and event spaces across Blackpool that are in danger of never coming back and the terrible loss that would be to our town our country and its rich cultural heritage.

We are delighted to join in solidarity and show our commitment to the many theatres and entertainment venues across the UK.”

The dynamic “creative sector”, which includes live entertainment, music, events, theatre, performance and the arts, generates around £110 billion annually (based on DCMS figures) for the UK economy and is known for its invention, passion, and flair. Currently, unlike other industries, there is no set date for live events, shows, festivals and performances, etc. to restart after the Covid-19 shut down.

Blackpool Grand Theatre joins Tower Blackpool Tower and other iconic buildings and venues across the country including: Royal Shakespeare Company, Brighton Palace Pier, Oxford Playhouse, Liverpool Playhouse Theatre, The Lowry, Theatre Clwyd, Leeds Playhouse, and the National Theatre.

Find Registered venues at www.lightitinred.co.uk and at the following socials;  Facebook/Twitter: @lightitinred, Instagram: @light_it_in_red,
Using the Hashtag #LightItInRed

Light It In Red Support

Ways you can support Blackpool’s Grand Theatre include;

Make a Donation

Support and #PlayYourPart and support our Recovery Fund – head over to our Recovery Fund page and make a donation of £5, £10, £20, £50, or any amount you can wish.

Name A Seat

Support Blackpool Grand Theatre by Naming a Seat in the Stalls or Dress Circle, your donation includes a plaque on a Stalls or Dress Circle Seat (non-specific), include your name or the name of a loved one, or in memory.

Legacy Giving

Legacy giving is a great way to leave a gift to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre in your Will, a special way of ensuring that the theatre you love continues to thrive for generations to come. Legacies help us support our Artistic Programme and the building, in addition to inspiring audiences of the future.

Magic and Sparkle

The Grand in conjunction with Producer Martin Dodd of UK Productions Ltd aims to make the festive season a little more special for local groups, children and families in need with their Magic & Sparkle project. Regular and new pantomime-goers are invited to buy one extra ticket (at a very special discounted rate of £10), which is then donated to local groups, children and families in need.

Amazon Smile

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support a charity of your choice every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.co.uk, you’ll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as amazon.co.uk, with the bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your selected charity.

Easy Fundraising

easyfundraising turns your everyday online shopping into free donations for your favourite cause. How? Just start your online shopping first at easyfundraising, then shop as normal. Our retailers will then make a small donation to say “thank you” to your chosen charity. To support The Grand in the above aims by raising free donations each time you shop online, please go to easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/blackpoolgrand

1894 Club Membership

Become a member of the 1894 Club help support the programme of Blackpool Grand Theatre. With a selection of membership benefits it’s never been a better time. Plus you are regularly supporting your local theatre.