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			"Without a doubt I would have to say that the Grand Theatre Academy gave me the self confidence and belief that is essential for every actor when they are starting out...without this I most certainly would not have been able to realise my ambition of being a professional actor." Richard James-Neale

	Grand Theatre Blackpool The Grand Theatre is an 1100-seat theatre designed by Frank Matcham in 1894. This amazing space is a wonder of restoration and revival, presenting a full range of every performing artform, as Blackpool's community theatre, Lancashire's preferred opera house and Britain's National Theatre of Variety. Visit the Grand Theatre at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk MISSION Our mission is to continue our historic success in conserving the integrity of the irreplaceable Grade II* Listed Victorian theatre, welcoming theatregoers by presenting a discerning programme of popular, thought-provoking and progressive theatre for Blackpool and the North West GOALS I. To promote the art of the theatre through programming innovating and rousing popular entertainment, drama, opera, ballet, dance, pantomime and music II. To promote The Grand Theatre as the National Theatre of Variety III. To identify new long term partnerships with professional theatre-makers, producers and promoters whose theatrical vision we venerate IV. To host the productions of amateur theatre companies and community hirers V. To find and develop theatregoers for different art forms from all sectors of our population VI. Through an education programme including theatrical activities in the Lawrence House Studio at the Grand Theatre, to involve members of our communities of all ages as audiences and participants VII. To maintain a commitment to the support, motivation and progress of all paid and volunteer staff working at The Grand Theatre VIII. To operate a policy of equal opportunity throughout The Grand Theatre IX. To maintain and develop our affiliations with the Friends of the Grand X. To foster the great affection held for The Grand Theatre by the people of Blackpool and our communities XI. To maintain relationships and foster new partnerships with stakeholders: Blackpool Council, Arts Council England, Equity, Heritage Lottery Fund, English Heritage, Blackpool Urban Regeneration Company ('ReBlackpool'), Lancashire and Blackpool Tourist Board, North West Regional Development Agency, European Regional Development Fund, Foundation for Sport and the Arts and others, whether investors for revenue or capital XII. To affiliate with business sponsors, philanthropic trusts and foundations, educational organisations and all other encouragers of The Grand Theatre XIII. To make available The Grand Theatre as a performing arts resource for all people of the Fylde Coast and our communities XIV. To promote tourism and economic regeneration, in association with Blackpool agencies XV. To operate The Grand Theatre on commercial principles as a well-managed business, optimising the net financial contributions from all income generating aspects of the theatre, remaining connected at all times to the realities of theatrical management While some of the productions presented at the Grand Theatre may be regarded, in some quarters, as offensive or shocking, it is not our intention that we should offend religious, political, personal or social sensibilities. Variety grows more popular day by day. In Blackpool the cry for first-class Variety is constantly to the forefront, and the public are clamouring for the latest turns, as well as for return visits from old favourites... Each week there is something fresh, something new. - Blackpool Times, 1 April 1930 The action of the theatre, though modern states esteem it merely ludicrous unless it be satirical and biting, was carefully watched by the ancients, so that it might improve mankind by virtue; and indeed many wise men and great philosophers have thought it to the mind as the bow to the fiddle; and certain it is, though a great secret in nature, that the minds of men in company are more open to affections and impressions than when alone. - Francis Bacon, The Advancement of Learning, 1605. The purpose of playing, whose end, both at first and now, was and is, to hold as 'twere the mirror up to nature, to show virtue her own feature, scorn her own image, and the very age and body of the time his form and pressure. - William Shakespeare, Hamlet, 1603, Act III, Scene Two. The theatre is one of the most useful and expressive implements in a country's moral upbringing: it is a barometer that marks its greatness or decline. A theatre that is sensitive and well balanced in every branch, from tragedy to light comedies, can, within the space of a few years, change the sensitivity of the people. A theatre's deepest essence springs from its organisation. - Federico Garcia Lorca, 1935 The people will have the theatre; then make it a good one ……. The theatre is irresistible: organise the theatre! - Matthew Arnold, 1891 Registered in England & Wales Registered Office Address The Grand Theatre 33 Church Street Blackpool FY1 1HT Telephone 01253 290111 Visit online www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited Registered in England and Wales No 1323495 Charity No 1022754 Blackpool Grand Theatre (Arts & Entertainments) Limited Registered in England and Wales No 2825229 Charity No 506601
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