Blackpool, England is known for its big productions, love of dancing and endless fun. You won’t then be surprised that Blackpool plays host to some great shows this year. Why not take a theatre break, book yourself into one of the Travelodge hotels in Blackpool and catch a show or two while you’re in town? Some great choices are:
Mamma Mia
The ultimate feel good musical. Showing between the 20th of June and 14th of September at the Blackpool Opera House, it’s a great show to see on a summer trip to Blackpool. A firm favourite with audiences all over the world, thanks to the film of the same name featuring the likes of Meryl Streep, Piers Brosnan and Colin Firth, it’s a show that will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles from beginning to end. You follow Sophie as she searches for her father, resulting in her mother coming face to face with three men from her past on the eve of her daughters wedding. The resulting hilarity and heart-warming romance will have you falling in love with the characters in no time. A must see in Blackpool this summer.
Derren Brown – Infamous
Straight from the west end the master of illusion comes to Blackpool with his amazing show of psychological illusion. One of the masters of mind control and magic manipulation, you’ll easily see why Derren Brown is famous the world over as you watch in disbelief as he stuns and baffles his audience. Catch Infamous at the Blackpool Opera House on the 12th and 13th of May.
Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show
Vegas comes to Blackpool on the 24th of May at the Blackpool Opera House as the Rat Pack swing into town. This fantastic tribute to Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and Dean Martin is loved the world over. With toe tapping favourites like Mack the Knife, Mr Bojangles, Come Fly with Me, That’s Amore and Volare, you won’t be able to resist singing along. A fantastic show for fans of swing music.
Killer Queen
A great show for fans of the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen will simply love this show. Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen since the 90’s and are incredibly popular thanks to their high energy, powerful performances. With a frontman who’s likeness to Freddie Mercury has been described as ‘spooky’ and all the great and memorable songs being included in the show, it’s bound to be a night to remember. Showing at the Blackpool Opera House on the 25th of May.
Blackpool really does have it all when it comes to live shows. With several venues hosting sell out shows and international best sellers there’s bound to be something you’ll enjoy. Some fantastic performers like Little Mix, Daniel O’Donnell and Peter Andre are performing in Blackpool this year, the BetVictor World Matchplay Darts is held in July and some fantastic shows featuring memorable songs from movies and musicals ensure that Blackpool really does hold its own when it comes to show-stopping performances.
Janine Huldie
March 1, 2014 at 4:38 amSounds like a really fun place to visit and will have to keep it in mind if and when I do get to go to England someday. Thanks for sharing with us Catherine 🙂
Catherine
March 3, 2014 at 7:06 pmengland was great during christmas time. bitter cold though. would love to go again when the weather is better.
Rea Alducente
March 1, 2014 at 7:43 amLovely photo!! I think I’d like Mama Mia! 🙂
Catherine
March 3, 2014 at 7:06 pmfunny, i saw mamma mia in LA!
Tamara
March 1, 2014 at 7:50 amSo many life dreams for me here! I would love to visit England. In the summer! And I would love to see Killer Queen (so very much) and Mamma Mia too! I can see myself having trouble NOT dancing in the aisles.
Catherine
March 3, 2014 at 7:07 pmi would love to see killer queen! that would be awesome!!!
Patrick Weseman
March 1, 2014 at 9:40 amI wanna go. Sounds like a great place.
Thanks for sharing with us.
Catherine
March 3, 2014 at 7:07 pmpatrick, we gotta go see killer queen!
AwesomelyOZ
March 1, 2014 at 2:44 pmThis is cool I would’ve never guessed 🙂 I’ve never been to England, maybe one day!~ 🙂 Have a great one Catherine 🙂 -Iva
Catherine
March 3, 2014 at 7:08 pmi went to england during christmas a year ago. it was fun, but so cold. would totally go again when the weather is better 🙂
thedoseofreality
March 2, 2014 at 8:51 amLoved Mamma Mia! Had the pleasure of seeing it on Broadway many years ago, and it was fabulous!-Ashley
Catherine
March 3, 2014 at 7:08 pmoh you are so lucky to see mamma mia on broadway. i saw it in LA.
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
March 2, 2014 at 2:14 pmI loved Queen when I was younger…that would be fun to see! My daughter and I went to London a couple of years ago for an international soccer tournament…we had a great time sightseeing!
Catherine
March 3, 2014 at 7:09 pmI LOVE QUEEN! going to a queen concert would be so amazing. i went to london a year ago during christmas; it was so fun.
Nina
March 2, 2014 at 9:50 pmI would love to see Killer Queen!
Catherine
March 3, 2014 at 7:09 pmme too. queen is one of my favorite bands.
dana
March 4, 2014 at 5:58 pmMy husband and I are talking about going to England next year for our anniversary – we’ve never been. I’ll have to look into Blackpool. I’ve seen Mamma Mia twice and loved it! And Queen’s music is frequently playing in my car. I saw We Will Rock You last year and it was awesome.
Catherine
March 11, 2014 at 8:36 pmdana, that’s so exciting. there’s so much to see in england! despite the freezing cold, we had such a great time.