Grand Surprise
At the strike of 12, the cast of Cinderella, Blackpool’s Grand Theatre’s pantomime surprised over 150 children from Anchorsholme Academy in Blackpool
The cast of Cinderella including JJ Hamblett (Union J) who will star as Prince Charming, Melanie Walters (Gavin and Stacey) as Fairy Godmother, Olivia Birchenough (Channel 5’s Milkshake) as the beautiful Cinderella and Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph returning as the Ugly Sisters all starring alongside panto favourite the incredible Steve Royle (BBC Radio Lancashire) and dancers from the Barbara Jackson Theatre Arts Centre all boarded an open top bus courtesy of Blackpool Transport to head to the Academy in full costume.
Each year, The Grand is committed to a high-quality family friendly programme including its Pantomime, not just in shows but outreach; schools, community centres and parks with workshops and creative engagement. The Grand’s aims to help improve literacy, numeracy and confidence.
Last year over 10,000 school children visited The Grand to see a show, a further 3,000 participated in other activities. This is in addition to presenting Schools Alive and Au Revoir Review events that we run alongside Blackpool Music Service and Blackpool Music Education Hub with the help of Blackpool Council, giving nearly all school children in Blackpool the chance to perform on their ‘Grand’ stage.
For more information about Cinderella tickets call the Box Office on 01253 290190
www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk