Extraordinary explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE will travel to Blackpool Grand Theatre in 2025 as part of a stunning season of innovative and alternative new shows for that exceptional theatre experience.

Discover an excitingly different theatre experience to mix up your social life at Blackpool Grand Theatre.

The Grand has a wonderfully wide-ranging mix of shows on offer right through to 2025, from an evening with ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’ SIR RANULPH FIENNES OBE to the recreation of classic comedy Hancock’s Half Hour live on stage, the welcome return of TV’s favourite crime consultant Emma Kenney, and even a quick bite of Buffy the Vampire Slayer!

Explore the extraordinary life of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE with his incredible new stage show Mad, Bad and Dangerous on Friday 14 March 2025. Sir Ranulph has circumnavigated the surface of the globe from pole to pole, became the first person to cross the Arctic and Antarctica on foot, broken countless world records of endurance, and discovered the Lost City of Ubar in Arabia. Despite his infamous fear of heights, he is the oldest Briton to summit Everest, achieved on his third attempt. But these extraordinary accomplishments have come at a cost: he has lost half his fingers to frostbite, almost died countless times, and suffered a heart attack and double bypass only three months before he completed seven consecutive marathons in seven days on seven continents. Wow! Delivered in Sir Ranulph’s own inimitable fashion and accompanied by stunning, never-before-seen images and home videos; this stunning new stage show guarantees to leave you entertained and inspired to seek out your own life adventures. Book yours now!

And that’s not all! Blackpool Grand has lots more incredibly unique theatre experiences to entice and entertain even the most avid theatregoer with something they have never seen before…

Join the inimitable Toadie from Neighbours as he jumps back into the spotlight with his exclusive solo tour Toadfish on Tour – An Evening with Neighbours’ Ryan Mahoney on Sunday 15 September! Ryan joined the cast of top Australian soap Neighbours as Toadfish Rebecchi in 1995 and has been right at the heart of some of its biggest stories ever since – from multiple weddings, a huge extended family, a controversial baby lie, the full monty, wrestling and many more. Reminisce alongside Ryan as he looks back across all of Toadie’s biggest stories, reveals never before heard behind the scenes secrets, and shares his vision for some of the plots he always wanted the lovable lawyer to be involved in.

Take a delicious bite out of Buffy Revamped on Friday 20 September as this fast-paced gem brings you the entire 144 episodes of the hit 90s TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer as told through the eyes of the one person who knows it inside out… Spike. Funny, satirical and bursting with 90s pop-culture references, it’s the perfect parody for Buffy aficionados and those who never enrolled at Sunnydale High alike. Created by comedian Brendan Murphy whose last show, FRIEND (The One with Gunther), won Best Play at the Worldwide Comedy Awards.

Watch it, mate! Don’t miss this celebration of the legendary TV comedian Tony Hancock on Tuesday 1 October as this hilarious new stage production starring John Hewer perfectly recreates three ‘lost’ episodes from the original television series Hancock’s Half Hour. Take an unforgettable trip to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam, and join Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques, Sid James and ‘The Lad Himself’ once more for three classic TV episodes of this ground-breaking, timeless comedy. That’s very nearly an armful!

Spend an unforgettable evening with the nation’s favourite psychic Sally Morgan on Wednesday 2 October. Psychic Sally has been wowing theatre audiences young and old around the world for over 12 years and her latest live show will have you on the edge of your seat, as she continues to bring mediumship into the 21st century. Whether you know her from her hit TV series, through watching her on Celebrity Big Brother or reading one of her best-selling books, there is nothing quite like seeing Sally live on stage. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

Still looking for your unique theatre experience?

Do you dare to brave the darkest and most terrifying journey of your life as the first lady of the paranormal, Yvette Fielding, appears live on stage alongside Karl Beattie and the team on Tuesday 19 November for the spine-chilling Most Haunted: The Stage Show? Theatre audiences will be shaking in their seats as Yvette and the team present the show’s all-time top 10 scares complete with unseen video footage from haunted castles, manor

houses, hospitals and prisons. In this show, ‘seeing is believing’…

Evening campers! Check into The Grand on Monday 17 February 2025 as the one and only Su Pollard celebrates fifty fun-filled years in showbusiness with her hilarious one-woman show Still Fully Charged. From Hi-de-Hi’s famous chalet maid Peggy, to West End roles in Godspell, Annie and Little Shop of Horrors, and TV’s Celebrity Masterchef, Gimme Gimme Gimme – it’s been an action-packed half-century! Join Su for hilarious showbiz stories, songs from the shows, backstage secrets from her diaries, and maybe even one or two familiar characters!

Score the perfect night out with tickets for an evening with England’s Hat Trick Hero and World Cup winner Geoff Hurst on Wednesday 19 February. Geoff is now the only living player remaining from England’s greatest victory at the World cup in 1967. Geoff’s great friend and agent Terry Baker will be interviewing on the night and gently taking the respectful micky in the second half of the show! Not to be missed! VIP meet and greet available.

Celebrated crime commentator Emma Kenny (Lady Killers, The Killer in my Family) opens up a fascinating new casebook on Saturday 3 May with Emma Kenny’s Killer Couples. This enthralling new show plunges into the depths of love twisted into terror with a riveting exploration of romance that has gone horrifically awry. Emma unravels the complex psychology of couples who commit the unthinkable, transforming their intimate bond into a pact of death and destruction. This gripping show offers a chilling glimpse into the lives of duos who embarked on deadly paths and whose stories continue to shock and bewilder.

But why try something new? Because it’s good for you!

Here’s five fabulous reasons why:

Medical experts all agree that seeking out new experiences –

• Can stimulate the brain’s ability to adapt and rewire itself, increase cognitive flexibility and improve mood regulation.
• Can trigger the release of dopamine – a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward, creating a sense of enjoyment and motivation.
• Promotes mindfulness by helping us to be ‘in the moment’ and provides a welcome respite from home and work tasks/issues
• Inspires us to be more creative with our time and focus more on our wellbeing
• Can shift our mindset, challenge our perceptions and encourage self-growth

So why not join Sir Ranulph Fiennes and explore a new theatre adventure at Blackpool Grand? What an adventure!

Visit blackpoolgrand.co.uk for full show listings and bookings or call the box office on 01253 290 190 for bookings and further information.