The Grand Events Guide: January - May 2020

EVENTS 

JANUARY - MAY 2020 

CLITHEROE

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WELCOME TO 2020 

Happy New Year and welcome to an exciting new season of programming at The Grand. 

We have more than 50 events listed in these pages and more than 30 of these shows are 

playing or performing at the venue for the very first time. 

Our 20:20 vision is to provide a creative programme that offers new discoveries for all 

age groups of our community - whether it is introducing young children to theatre for the 

very first time, persuading independent bands to bring their tour to Clitheroe, or offering 

tried and trusted entertainment to our most established concert goers. 

Creative participation is high on our agenda too. More than 500 of you join us on a 

weekly basis at our creative classes: The Grand Choir (Monday), Be My Band (Monday / 

Thursday), Let’s Dance (Wednesday), Streetfeet (Thursday), Rock and Learn (Friday) and 

Ella Shaw’s Academy of the Arts (Saturday morning). 

All these projects are going great guns, but we do still have capacity for anyone 

interested in joining these activities. To read more about them, see pages 6 - 9 or get in 

touch with us at hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk . 

Throughout 2020 The Grand will also be partnering and assisting in the production of a 

number of local arts festivals. This starts on February 8th, with the Snowmoon Festival, 

a celebration of light and the coming of spring, in which many local venues will be 

participating. Make a note in your calendars for: The Ribble Valley Jazz Festival (1st 

weekend of May), Cloudspotting Festival, Gisburn Forest (June 19-21), King of the Castle 

Skate Comp (June 27) and Clitheroe Choir Festival (July 10-12). Watch out too for the 

advent of a new festival, Hope Streets, which will be produced by young creatives under 

the leadership of Curious Minds, over the summer months. 

We would like to thank all our partners, audiences and participants for your continued 

support and reserve the biggest shout for our volunteer team who help make your 

experiences with us all the more enjoyable. 

We look forward to welcoming you to one or more of our events. 

In partnership with: 

The Grand Radio Show on Ribble FM every 

Monday from 8.00PM - 10.00PM 

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JANUARY 

Fri 

Fri 10 Film: Sorry We Missed You 

Sat 11 Saltmine Theatre: Rapunzel 

Sat 11 Britrock Film Tour 

Sun 12 Sunday Soul Special: 50 years of Northern Soul 

Mon 13 BRAG Careers Event 

Wed 15 GRAB The Event: Semi Final 1 

Fri 17 The Story of Guitar Heroes 

Sat 18 McMillan Cancer Support Fundraiser 

Wed 22 GRAB The Event: Semi Final 2 

Fri 24 Clitheroe Comedy Club 

Sat 25 Bye Bye Baby 

Sun 26 FUEL 

Fri 31 GRAB The Event: Grand Final 

Doors 

7.00PM 

1.30PM 

7.00PM 

3.00PM 

3.30PM 

7.00PM 

7.00PM 

7.00PM 

7.00PM 

7.15PM 

7.00PM 

6.00PM 

7.00PM 

Price 

£6.50ADV 

£6.50ADV 

£8.50ADV 

£7.00ADV 

N/A 

£7.00 

£20.00ADV 

SOLD OUT 

£7.00 

£12.50ADV 

£22.50ADV 

£3.00ADV 

TBC 

FEBRUARY 

Sat 01 IVW: BC Camplight + Pill Fangs 

Tue 04 Ladies Film Night: Red Joan 

Fri 07 Chantel McGregor + support 

Sat 08 Snowmoon Festival: We Are Family Disco 

Wed 12 Colonel Andy Salmon: A Journey Through Conflict 

Fri 14 Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club 

Tue 18 Jam Coding: Minecraft Workshop 

Thu 20 Jam Coding: Robotics Workshop 

Sat 22 RVJF: Women in Jazz, Rehearsal 

Sun 23 Jack and the Beanstalk 

Tue 25 Documentary film: Human Flow 

Fri 28 MAET Live & The Never Neverland Express 

Sat 29 Snake Davis Band 

Doors 

7.00PM 

7.00PM 

7.00PM 

6.00PM 

7.00PM 

7.30PM 

9.00AM 

9.00AM 

10.30AM 

2.00PM 

7.00PM 

7.00PM 

7.00PM 

Price 

£12.50ADV 

£6.50ADV 

£15.00ADV 

£5.00ADV 

£12.00ADV 

£15.00ADV 

£10.00ADV 

£10.00ADV 

N/A 

£6.00ADV 

£5.00ADV 

£17.50ADV 

£15.00ADV

MARCH 

Doors Price 

Tue 03 Ladies Film Night: Judy 

7.00PM £6.50ADV 

Fri 06 The Clone Roses & Laid (James Tribute) 

7.00PM £16.00ADV 

Tue 10 Documentary film: Albatross 

7.00PM £5.00ADV 

Wed 11 Willie and the Bandits 

7.00PM £14.00ADV 

Fri 13 Family Comedy Night 

6.00PM £6.00ADV 

Sat 14 Dutty Moonshine Big Band 

7.00PM £15.00ADV 

Tue 17 SEED Ensemble 

7.00PM £12.50ADV 

Wed 18 An Evening with Doug Scott: The Hard Road to Everest 7.00PM £15.00ADV 

Fri 20 Clitheroe Comedy Club 7.15PM £12.50ADV 

Sat 21 Stax of Soul 

7.00PM £15.00ADV 

Wed 25 Bowland High School Show 

7.00PM TBC 

Thu 26 Bowland High School Show 

7.00PM TBC 

Fri 27 Bowland High School Show 

7.00PM TBC 

Sat 28 Your Toys 

3.00PM £6.50ADV 

Sun 29 Leyland Band 

1.30PM £12.50ADV 

APRIL 

Fri 03 Aidan O’Rourke with Kit Downes 

Sat 04 The Dark Room (Family Show) 

Sat 04 The Dark Room (Over 16s Show) 

Tue 07 Ladies Film Night: Downton Abbey 

Wed 08 Ribble Valley on Film 

Thu 09 Meet Me A Tree 

Fri 10-13 Easter Weekend, Venue closed 

Sat 18 The Grand Choir with Sine Nomine 

Doors 

7.00PM 

3.30PM 

8.00PM 

7.00PM 

7.00PM 

11.00AM 

7.00PM 

Price 

£15.00ADV 

£10.00ADV 

£12.00ADV 

£6.50ADV 

£6.00ADV 

£5.00ADV 

TBC 

MAY 

Doors 

Price 

Fri 

01 

RVJF: Gwilym Simcock / Mike Walker & Hermine Deurloo 

7.00PM 

£18.00ADV 

Sat 

02 

RVJF: Alina Bzhezhinska Quartet 

3.30PM 

£12.00ADV 

Sat 

02 

RVJF: Dennis Rollins’ Funky Funk 

8.00PM 

£15.00ADV 

Sun 

03 

RVJF: Rafiki Jazz 

1.30PM 

£12.00ADV 

Sun 

03 

RVJF: Issy Barratt’s Interchange 

7.00PM 

£15.00ADV 

Tue 

12 

Henry Marsh: Admissions: A Life in Brain Surgery 

7.00PM 

£10.00ADV 

Fri 

Sat 

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30 

Clitheroe Comedy Club 

Absolute Bowie 

7.15PM 

7.00PM 

£12.50ADV 

£18.50ADV

CREATIVE CLASSES 

BE MY BAND + BE MY BAND XL - MONDAY & THURSDAY 

Time: 4.30pm - 9.30pm 

Price: £150 per 12 week term (Sibling discounts available) 

The Grand’s music tuition project is no longer the domain of just 9-18 year olds. After 

much demand, we have now formed all ages bands too! So ‘Be My Band’ is now open to 

anyone who wants to improve their musicianship while playing in a band. The course is 

led by experienced music teacher and multi-instrumentalist Marc Winstanley and runs 

over a 12-week period. The bands also get the opportunity of performing on The Grand’s 

main stage and experiencing the thrill of recording in a professional studio. 

For further information, please contact the course administrator Ivana Douglas: 

ivana@thegrandvenue.co.uk 

THE GRAND CHOIR - MONDAY 

Time: 7.00pm - 9.15pm. 

Registration Fee: £30.00 per year (£10.00 U18’s) 

Price: £5.00 per week. 

Refreshments included. 

The Grand Choir meet every Monday for rehearsals in our auditorium. They are a very 

active singing group, regularly performing at a variety of functions and hosting at least 

three concerts per year at the venue itself. They are led by the very talented choirmaster 

and composer Daniel Adams and administered by Geraldine Woodworth. 

In July 2018, The Grand Choir took a lead role in the creation of the Clitheroe Festival of 

Choirs, an event that will be repeated in July 2020. 

The Grand Choir prides itself on meeting in a relaxed atmosphere for some social singing. 

It is about enjoyment, community and participation and the doors are always open for 

new members. All ages welcome. 

For further information contact: 

geraldine.woodworth@thegrandvenue.co.uk 

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LET’S DANCE - WEDNESDAY 

Beginners: 9.30am - 10.30am 

Improvers: 10.30am - 12 noon 

Price: £6.00 per session or £7.00 for both sessions per week. 

Refreshments included. 

‘Let’s Dance’ is a communal and friendly 

session, open to all. be it beginners, 

intermediate or more experienced. 

Led by the experienced dance instructor 

Victoria Heys, Let’s Dance takes place 

every Wednesday morning during term 

time. 

Cafe open from 9 - 12 noon. 

Not only a great way to improve your 

dancing, Let’s Dance is also a great way 

to stay fit and healthy, have fun and meet 

new people. We arrange social events and 

special occasion dances. 

No partner required. 


reception@thegrandvenue.co.uk 

STREETFEET - THURSDAY 

Streetfeet is an energetic ‘street dance’ 

session where young people have fun, 

make new friends and develop their 

co-ordination and dancing skills in an 

encouraging and inclusive environment. 

Streetfeet is delivered by highly qualified 

dance instructors, every Thursday during 

school term. 

This project is dedicated to developing 

talent, encouraging self-expression, 

teamwork, determination and confidence, 

and concludes in seasonal celebratory 

showcase events. 

Cafe open from 4.30 - 6.30PM 

CLASSES 

Teenie Tinies: 5.00pm (Age 2 - 5) 

Teenies: 5.30pm (Age 6 - 8) 

Teenies Elite: 6.00pm 

Junior A: 6.30pm (Ages 9 - 13) 

Junior A Elite: 7.15pm 

Junior B: 8.00pm (Ages 13 - 18) 

Junior B Elite: 8.45pm 

Price: £3.00 per session 


ivana@thegrandvenue.co.uk 

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ROCK ‘N LEARN - FRIDAY 

£4.50 per family (not per child) 

Free for babies up to 17 weeks or with recognised special educational needs. 

This class uses brain-boosting activities to help develop creative, happy and empowered 

children, using upbeat music, puppets, singing, dancing and stories. Sessions are very 

popular and participants are recommended to arrive 10 minutes before the start time, 

(especially for first two sessions), to avoid disappointment. 

FAMILY TIME ROCKS (Age 1-5) 

9.30am - 10.15am 

10.30am - 11.15am 

TEDDY BEAR ROCKS (newborns to walking) 

11.30am - 12.15pm 

12.30pm - 1.15pm 

Cafe open from 9.00am - 1.30pm 

For more information contact: ivana@thegrandvenue.co.uk 

ELLA SHAW’S ACADEMY OF ARTS - SATURDAY 

Term time Saturdays: 

9.15am - 10.15am (Ages 5 to 9) £8 Advanced Class 

10.30am - 1.30pm (Ages 10 - 18) £23 11am - 1.00pm (Ages 15 to 21) £17.50 

Ella Shaw’s Academy of Arts is an exciting 

programme offering a high level of coaching 

and guidance in Music, Dance and Drama 

for ages 5-18. 

With tutoring and masterclasses from 

the industry professionals and incredible 

industry opportunities, Ella Shaw’s Academy 

of Arts is determined to nurture and develop 

young talents from around the Ribble Valley. 

‘A Performing Arts Academy to develop and 

nurture young talent from around the Ribble 

Valley’ - Clitheroe Advertiser 

For more information contact Ella Shaw: 

07849 319920 

EllaShawsAcademyofArts@gmail.com 

Facebook/Instagram: 

@EllaShawsAcademyofArts 

All performing arts classes are for mix 

abilities and do not require any previous 

training. 

Please note classes only run in school 

term time and fees must be paid in full 

at the beginning of the term (Winter and 

Summer). Limited availability. 

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OUTDOOR: 

Clitheroe Skate Park opened in 2006 

and since has proven to be an extremely 

popular asset to the young people of the 

Ribble Valley and the wider community. It 

includes a mini ramp, street section with 

recently added new obstacles, a 7ft bowl 

in the deep as well as a 3ft in the shallow. 

From beginner to advanced level the skate 

park is open to all from sunrise to sunset. 

Located in the Clitheroe Castle grounds. 

Age: Open to all 

(no register or consent forms required). 

FAMILY SKATE SESSIONS: 

These sessions are open to families of 

any size and ability. An instructor will be 

on hand to get you rolling, help you out 

and help you support each other. These 

sessions are designed to give you the 

chance to experience the skatepark and 

learn how to use it safely. Boards are 

provided to use during the sessions if 

needed. Feel free to bring your own. All 

sessions are weather dependent. Check 

the Skatepark’s Facebook page for dates. 

Saturdays in summer, 10.30 - 11.30am. 

SKATE SCHOOL: 

A unique opportunity to offer an alternative 

sport engagement for schools. All 

equipment is provided and sessions are 

taught by a qualified skate coach. 

MOBILE PARK: 

The mobile skate park is a great tool to help 

encourage first time skaters to develop their 

skills and learn something new. All boards, 

helmets and pads are provided. 

Contact: 

justin.willis@thegrandvenue.co.uk / 01200 421599 / www.facebook.com/TheGrandSkatepark

JAN 

Screen 

Friday 10 January 

Film Night: 

Sorry We Missed You (Cert: 12A) 

Returning to the pastures of I, Daniel Blake, 

veteran UK filmmaker Ken Loach returns with a 

hard-hitting portrayal of Ricky, a hard-up delivery 

driver, who gets swept up in the vicious circle of 

zero-hour contract work while trying to make ends 

meet and raise a family. 

DOORS: 7.00PM SCREEN: 7.45PM 

TICKETS: £6.50 ADV 

UNRESERVED SEATING 

Family Theatre 

Saturday 11 January 

Saltmine Theatre Company: 

Rapunzel 

She’s the queen of her castle, the mistress of 

mischief. With big hair and even bigger dreams. 

She has been told that, just like her hair, she needs 

to be tamed before she can get ahead. Meanwhile, 

across the city, a young Prince wants is to be on his 

own. On the evening of his coronation he makes a 

run for it – straight to a lonely tower in the woods. 

DOORS: 1.30PM STAGE: 2.00PM 

TICKETS: £6.50 ADV ADULTS £4.50 ADV U18 £20 


Screen 


Britrock Film Tour 2020: 

Climbing Blind (Suitable for all ages) 

ADV Family 

The Britrock Film Tour brings the latest cutting 

edge films from the vertical world. The awardwinning 

feature length ‘Climbing Blind’ tells the 

incredible story of the first blind lead of the ‘Old 

Man of Hoy.’ This will be screened alongside two 

other shorts and filmmaker Alastair Lee will be on 

hand to introduce the films and conduct a Q&A. 


TICKETS: £8.50 ADV ADULTS ADV U18 

£5 


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There is a £1.50 booking fee on all transactions placed over the phone or counter and 0.95p through our website.

Supporting Talent, Supporting Community, Supporting Charity 

The Event is a biennial charity talent show organised by the young people of 

Ribble Valley secondary schools: Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, Ribblesdale 

High, St Augustines RC High and Bowland High. 

All the schools run their own auditions and talent shows before entering 

contestants in to the inter-school competition that takes place at The Grand 

over three nights. 

WED 15 JANUARY GRAB: SEMI FINAL 1 

WED 22 JANUARY GRAB: SEMI FINAL 2 

FRIDAY 31 JANUARY 

GRAB: FINAL 

All Events: DOORS: 7PM STAGE: 7.30PM 

The event raises money for The Grand’s overseas charity The Solomon Project 

as well as two chosen charities chosen by The GRAB Forum. This year the 

school’s will be supporting Nightsafe (a charity supporting homeless people 

aged 16-24 years in Blackburn), and The Climate Coalition (UK’s largest group 

of people dedicated to action against climate change to create a cleaner, 

greener future) as well as The Solomon Project (feeding children a school 

meal each day, allowing them to stay in education, in Eldoret, Kenya). 

Interested sponsors should contact Ivana Douglas: ivana@thegrandvenue.co.uk / 01200 421599

JAN 

Comedy 



Returning for a 5th year, Clitheroe Comedy Club gives us all a January lift with three 

cutting edge comics Adam Bloom (Mock The Week / Never Mind The Buzzcocks), Jenny 

Collier and musical satirist Christian Reilly, who made a huge impression on his first visit 

to Clitheroe two years ago. Anchored by MC Tony Vino. Over 18’s only. 


TICKETS: £12 ADV 


OPEN DAY 

Saturday 18th JANUARY 2020 

10am -12pm 

Dream, Believe and Achieve 

Fun filled morning with performances, 

activities and opportunities to see what Ella 

Shaw’s Academy of Arts is all about. 

Meet the Tutors 

Ask Questions 

See the Venue 

Contact Ella and the team 

for more information: 

0784 931 9920 

EllaShawsAcademyofArts@gmail.com 

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Soul 

Sunday 12 January 

Sunday Soul Special: 

50 Years of Northern Soul 

Rock / Pop 


The Story of Guitar Heroes 

Musical Rock / Pop 


Bye Bye Baby 

JAN 

A one-off Sunday soul session celebrates 50 years 

of Northern Soul. DJs Ginger Taylor, Neil Grainger, 

Des Jones and Tez Haworth bring together the 

magic of Motown and the biggest tunes from the 

classic clubs - Blackpool Mecca, Wigan Casino and 

Twisted Wheel. (DJ Music from 3pm) 

DOORS: 3.00PM 

Music from 3.00pm - 8.00PM 

TICKETS: £7 ADV £8.50 OTD 

GENERAL ADMISSION 

An awe-inspiring show presented by guitar virtuoso 

Phil Walker with video footage, state-of-the-art 

lighting and the use of over 30 guitars. You will be 

transported through time, from the 1950’s of Chuck 

Berry & Hank Marvin to Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton 

and the modern day players such as Brian May & 

Steve Vai, to name but a few. A spectacular show 

with appeal for music fans of all ages. 


TICKETS: £20 ADV £12 U18 £22 OTD 


Bye Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the 

musical phenomenon ‘Jersey Boys’ and the 

timeless, iconic music of ‘Frankie Valli & The Four 

Seasons’. Incredible four part harmonies, roof 

raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish 

choreography – all backed by their excellent fourpiece 

band ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show 

that will make it a night to remember! 


TICKETS: £22.50 ADV £24 OTD 


There is a £1.50 booking fee on all transactions placed over the phone or counter and 0.95p through our website. 

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FEB 

Rock / Alternative 

Saturday 1 February 

IVW: BC Camplight + Pill Fangs 

The Grand celebrate Independent Venue Week by 

bringing BC Camplight to Clitheroe for an exclusive 

show. The brainchild of Philadelphian pianist and 

songwriter Brian Cristinzio – the maverick American 

delivered one of alternative rock’s best albums 

‘Deportation Blues’ last year, and now embarking 

on his third of a trilogy of LP’s, marking his love 

affair with Manchester. 


TICKETS: £12.50 ADV £14.50 OTD 


Screen 

Tuesday 4 February 

Ladies Film Night: 

Red Joan (Cert: 12A) 

The incredible story of Joan Stanley, exposed as 

KGB’s longest serving spy, starring the wonderful 

Judi Dench. She successfully transfers nuclear 

bomb secrets to the Soviet Union (Russia), which 

enables them to keep up with the west in the 

development of atomic weapons. 



ALLOCATED SEATING 

PRE ORDER MENU ALSO AVAILABLE ON BOOKING 

Rock / Pop 

Friday 7 February 

Chantel McGregor + support 

Chantel McGregor is an established star of blues 

rock music. A multi award-winning musician and 

intoxicating live performer, she released her debut 

live LP Bury’d Alive in 2019 to great acclaim. 

With nods to the greats like Trower, Hendrix, Ray 

Vaughan and Bonamassa, Chantel’s live shows 

are full of style and substance, and backed with a 

powerful trio always ignite The Grand stage. 


TICKETS: £15 ADV £17 OTD 

UNRESERVED SEATING / SOME STANDING 

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FEB 

Family 


Snowmoon Festival presents: 

We Are Family Disco 

Clitheroe’s winter festival and lantern parade 

concludes with a family disco courtesy of 

the DJ / dance team from Axial Dance. 

Disco grooves for all the family. (Bar open 

throughout). 

Aimed at: 3’s+ 

Pizza Café from 6pm. Pre order to avoid 

disappointment. 

DOORS: 6.00 - 8.00PM 

TICKETS: £5 ADV £15 


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A celebration of light and the coming spring 

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Clitheroe's 

SAT 8 TH FEB 2020 

Join us in Clitheroe town centre for a day of 

family friendly arts suitable for everyone. 

• Creative workshops 

• Arts trail 

• Carnival parade 

• Family disco 

Produced by 

IN association with 

Supported by 

FESTIVAL Snow 

See separate publicity for more details (www.cloudspotting-festival.co.uk) 

Join us at this award-winning family friendly festival - arts, live 15 

music and outdoor pursuits in a beautiful, secluded location 


FEB 

Talk 

Wednesday 12 February 

An Evening with Colonel Andy Salmon: 

A Journey Through Conflict 

Andy Salmon was the last British General in 

Basra. 

The Clitheroe Royal Grammar School old boy 

enjoyed a highly distinguished 36-year career in 

the British Army. 

He served with distinction in Northern Ireland, 

Iraq, the Falkland Islands and Africa. 

Now the former Major General is returning home 

to Clitheroe, where he was educated, to reflect 

on an emotional journey, including three lifechanging 

tours of war-torn Iraq. 


TICKETS: £12 ADV / £10 ADV (£14 / £12 OTD) 


Club 


Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club 

Love is in the air. Who better to lay down some 

Valentine’s night grooves than the funk and soul 

king Craig Charles? 

Coming back to one of his favourite venues for a 

special night of dancefloor delights, the BBC 6Music 

resident will leave no stone unturned to make this a 

night to remember – advance booking essential! 

DOORS: 7.30PM 


GENERAL ADMISSION 18+ 

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HALF TERM ACTIVITIES 

FEB 

Family Arts 


Minecraft Workshop 

Minecraft enthusiasts will love this workshop 

from Jam Coding. Children will be set different 

challenges and learn new skills. Great for Minecraft 

experts as well as total beginners, this will be a 

lot of fun whilst also building problem solving, 

teamwork and creativity skills using the Minecraft 

platform. Aimed at: ages 6 – 11 

DOORS: 9.00AM START: 9.30AM - 12.30PM 


CAFÉ OPEN FROM 9AM 

Family Arts 

Thursday 20 February 

Robotics Workshop 

Work in teams to code a robot to complete various 

challenges including navigating through a maze and 

competing in Jam Coding’s robot wars competition. 

This workshop will use a variety of coding skills and 

languages bringing your code to life in hands-on, 

practical tasks. 

Aimed at: ages 6 – 11 

DOORS: 9.00AM START: 9.30AM - 12.30PM 




Sunday 23 February 

Jack and the Beanstalk 

Fee Fi Fo Fum! It’s a giant of a show, we’d love you 

to come! Winner of the ‘Best Family Show’ award 

at the International Youth Arts Festival 2019, this 

retelling of a classic fairytale from Lyngo Theatre 

comes with lots of surprises and beautiful images, 

as Jack sells his cow for 5 magic beans and finds 

himself in the land above the clouds. 

It’s a show for the over 3’s (and their giants) 


TICKETS: £6 ADV £5 U18 FAMILY ADV 

£20 



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FEB 

Documentary Film 


Film: Human Flow (Cert: 12) 

More than 65 million people around the world have 

been forced from their homes to escape famine, 

climate change and war, the greatest displacement 

since World War II. Filmmaker Ai Weiwei examines 

the staggering scale of the refugee. Weiwei follows 

a chain of urgent human stories that stretch across 

the globe, including Afghanistan, France, Greece, 

Germany and Iraq. 




Rock / Pop 


MAET LIVE & 

The Never Neverland Express 

A true guilty pleasure from start to finish with 

over two hours of Meatloaf fun featuring all the 

hits including You Took The Words Right Out Of My 

Mouth, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Modern Girl, 

Paradise By The Dashboard Light, I’ll Do Anything 

For Love, Bat Out Of Hell + many more! 




Jazz / Pop 


Snake Davis Band 

The four-piece Snake Davis Band has something 

for everybody, from floaty to danceable, from soul 

through pop to jazz and world, original material and 

classic sax pieces such as ‘Baker Street’ and ‘What 

Does It Take.’ After a fallow year at the Grand in 

2019, we recommend you don’t delay in booking 

your tickets for this stellar sell-out act. 




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MAR 

Screen 

Tuesday 3 March 

Ladies Film Night: Judy (Cert: 12A) 

30 years after starring in “The Wizard of Oz,” 

beloved actress and singer Judy Garland arrives in 

London to perform sold-out shows at the Talk of the 

Town nightclub. While there, she reminisces with 

friends and fans and begins a whirlwind romance 

with musician Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth 

husband. 





Rock / Pop 

Friday 6 March 

The Clone Roses + Laid (James Tribute) 

Widely regarded as the no. 1 tribute to Manchester 

legends “The Stone Roses” The Clones are going 

from strength to strength. The longest serving and 

best selling Stone Roses tribute around, The Clones 

hail from the North-West, yet have never played at 

The Grand before. Support comes from the James 

tribute ‘Laid’ who excelled on their Grand debut 

when they supported True Order last summer. 




10% OFF 

Pre Show Dinner & Drinks 

Simply show your valid ticket to the bar 

when you’re purchasing your items. 


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MAR 

Screen 


Documentary: Albatross (Cert: 12) 

Chris Jordan’s award-winning documentary 

Albatross a powerful visual journey into the 

heart of an astonishingly symbolic environmental 

tragedy and how we need to reconnect to nature to 

overcome our plastic culture. It only takes a small 

handful of plastic in the stomach of one bird to 

understand how big our problem with plastic is and 

move our consciences. 




Rock / Pop 

Wednesday 11 March 

Willie and the Bandits + Support 

Essentially Willie and the Bandits is a classic blues 

rock three piece much in the vein of Cream or 

The Jimi Hendrix experience. But in a similar way 

to how these bands pushed the genre in their 

time, Wille and the Bandits try to take their sound 

beyond what is expected of such a traditional line 

up. 



UNRESERVED SEATING / SOME STANDING 

Comedy 


Family Comedy Night 

This family friendly comedy session welcomes guest 

comics Archie Kelly and Gareth Richards, who join 

MC Tony Vino. There will also be an open mic slot 

to young performers under the age of 16, (upon 

registration in advance). Please contact the venue 

(hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk) for details of how to 

apply! Aimed at: 6+ 


TICKETS: £6 ADV £20 FAMILY £7 OTD 


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Urban / Pop 

Saturday 14 March 

Dutty Moonshine Big Band 

MAR 

Festival favourites Dutty Moonshine Big Band bring 

their brand new stage show to The Grand, unleashing 

bags of new and unheard bass-driven treats. 

Their biggest and baddest festival year saw 

the 14-piece onslaught and conquer stages at 

Wilderness, Beatherder and Glastonbury with a 

unique take on 1920’s jazz that has been fused 

together with future sounds from the bass music 

underground and fronted by two of the UK’s best 

MC’s, Maria Laveau and Hyperman Sage. 


TICKETS: £15 ADV £17 ADV 


Jazz 


Music-Net presents: SEED Ensemble 

SEED Ensemble is a Mercury Award-nominated 10-piece band led by alto saxophonist and 

composer Cassie Kinoshi. 

The band presents a stellar line-up featuring some of London’s most up-and-coming young 

jazz musicians including tuba player Theon Cross (Sons of Kemet), trumpeter Sheila- 

Maurice-Grey (Kokoroko) and guitarist Shirley Tetteh (Maisha). 

Combining jazz with inner-city London, West African and Caribbean influenced groove, 

SEED explores a blend of genres through original compositions and improvisation. 





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Talk 

Wednesday 18 March 

An Evening with Doug Scott CBE: 

The Hard Road to Everest 

Legendary mountaineer Doug Scott gives a fascinating insight into 

how a lad born in Nottingham during WWII got into climbing on 

the Black Rocks in Derbyshire - aided with nothing but his mother’s 

clothes line, and how this led him to Everest in 1975. Proceeds from 

the evening will support the work of Community Action Nepal www. 

canepal.org.uk and include a sale of Nepalese goods, an auction of 

signed framed mountaineering prints and a book signing by Doug. 


TICKETS: £15 / £13.50 Climbing Club Members / £10 U18’s ADV 


Comedy 



A trio of award–winning comedians led by the 

disarming Yorkshire funnyman Tom Wrigglesworth, 

an established comic on prime time TV and radio. 

Join formidable MC Tony Vino for a night of fun and 

frolics. Pat Cahill and Brennan Reece complete the 

line-up. Suitable for 18+ only. 




Soul / Pop 


Stax of Soul 

A party band born and bred in Manchester Stax Of 

Soul are the ‘real deal.’ A genuine finger-popping, 

foot tapping, high energy, full-on party 

performance, this vastly experienced outfit – 

making their debut at The Grand - has now been in 

demand for over three decades across the UK and 

beyond. 




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Your Toys 

MAR 

Your Toys is a heartwarming story about friends 

pulling together. Funny, with great music, and lots 

of surprises - it sends audiences home with huge 

smiles on their faces. It’s an anthem to creative 

play and silliness, with original live music, beautiful 

puppets, minimal dialogue, lots of humour. Adults 

and children alike are invited to bring their own toy 

to the show and join in the rumpus. Aimed at 5 - 

9’s and their grown-ups. Duration 60 mins. 

(note: not all toy can go on stage) 

DOORS: 3.30PM START: 3.30PM 

TICKETS: £6.50 ADV £25 Family 


Jazz / Brass 

Sunday 29 March 

Leyland Band 

One of the most sought after brass ensembles 

on the concert scene, the multi award-winning 

Leyland Band have forged a reputation for quality 

performance, coupled with innovative and engaging 

repertoire. Developing new young musical talent 

and collaborating with renowned conductors and 

music educators keeps this progressive ensemble 

at the head of its genre. 

DOORS: 1.30PM START: 2.00PM 




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Folk / Jazz 

Friday 3 April 

Aidan O’Rourke with Kit Downes 

‘It’s as if Debussy were orchestrating Scottish folk – truly beautiful’ - Songlines 

A new project bringing together two of the UK’s foremost folk and jazz musicians alongside 

one of Scotland’s most celebrated authors. 

Sparse and emotive contemporary folk music with spoken word performed by multiple BBC 

Folk Award-winning Scottish fiddler/composer Aidan O’Rourke (Lau), Mercury Music Prize 

nominated harmonium and piano player, Kit Downes (ECM Records) and James Robertson 

(And the Land Lay Still, Joseph Knight). Inspired by James Robertson’s short story collection 

365: Stories, in which James wrote a short story each day for a year (each with 365 words!), 

Aidan wrote a tune each day for a year in response to the stories. Here they present the 

words and music from the first double album 365: Volume 1 which was released in May. 




Screen 

Tuesday 7 April 

Ladies Film Night: 

Downton Abbey (Cert: PG) 

Excitement is high at Downton Abbey when the 

Crawley family learns that King George V and 

Queen Mary are coming to visit. But trouble soon 

arises when Mrs. Patmore, Daisy and the rest of the 

servants learn that the king and queen travel with 

their own chefs and attendants. 





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Talk & Screen 

Wednesday 8 April 

Ribble Valley on Film 

In Association with the Clitheroe Civic Society, the 

North West Film Archive presents Ribble Valley on 

Film. The NWFA will present a film screening of 

material from its collection featuring the industries, 

cultures and traditions of the Ribble Valley over 

the last 100 years. Presented by a member of the 

archive’s staff, this event is sure to be a hit with 

lovers of the area’s local history. 




Family Arts 

Thursday 9 April 

Meet Me A Tree 

Sing with blackbirds, march through fallen leaves, 

smell new blossom and feel the wind on your 

cheeks with us. With beautiful singing and relaxing 

music at its core Meet Me A Tree is a multi-sensory 

journey through a year in the life of a tree. An 

opportunity to unwind and have fun for new 

parents, carers and babies. Please note each show 

is limited to 25 under 2s and their grown-ups. 

SHOWS: 11AM | 12.30PM | 2PM 



Choir 

Saturday 18 April 

The Grand Choir with International 

guest Choir Sine Nomine 

Sine Nomine International Touring Choir, conducted 

by Susan Hollingworth, is a group of around 40 

singers from all over Great Britain. The choir 

performs a wide variety of repertoire – each 

concert is held in a different UK venue and the 

choir organises a foreign tour once every two 

years. We are delighted to have them join The 

Grand Choir for this special concert. 




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Festival 

1-3 May 

Ribble Valley Jazz Festival 

MAY 

Looking for some jazz with a touch of blues? 

The Annual Jazz & Blues Festival celebrates the 

best in live music from national and international 

artists. 

Freedom ticket available for £75 which will give you 

access to all the performances around Clitheroe for 

the weekend, £60 for members. 

Full listing on page 28 & 29 

Talk 

Tuesday 12 May 

An evening with Henry Marsh 

THE acclaimed neurosurgeon Henry Marsh is 

returning to talk about his remarkable second 

memoir, Admissions: A life in Brain Surgery. Marsh 

made the decision to be a brain surgeon after he 

had witnessed the miracle of his three-month old 

son survive the complex removal of a brain tumour. 

“What could be finer, I thought, than to be a 

neurosurgeon” 




Rock / Pop 

Saturday 30 May 

Absolute Bowie: Legacy Tour 

There will only ever be one David Bowie, he was 

unique in every way and an inspiration to millions. 

Absolute Bowie continue to celebrate the life and 

music of the Starman with a spectacular show 

uniting Bowie fans across the UK. Absolute Bowie’s 

Legacy Tour will take you on a musical journey 

of non-stop hits through the iconic singer’s ever 

changing personas. 





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1/2/3 MAY 

Freedom Ticket: £75 for the weekend, £60 for members. 

Ribble Valley Jazz Festival is back for its 11th outing, bringing together international quality 

artists across the jazz, blues, and world music spectrum. 

The Grand will be hosting the headline shows of the 2020 festival, with five public shows 

across three days showcasing some of the best and most refreshing of music acts from the 

jazz and contemporary music scene. 

Friday 1 MAY 

Gwilym Simcock / Mike Walker / 

Hermine Deurloo 

“A formidable pianist, with a feeling for the way harmony 

can create architecture as well as momentary colours – a 

rare gift” - The Telegraph 

Gwilym Simcock is a British pianist and composer working 

in both jazz and classical music, and often blurring the 

boundaries of the two. He is joined for this concert by 

guitar wizard Mike Walker and the virtuosic harmonica 

player from the Netherlands, Hermine Deurloo. 


TICKETS: £18 ADV / £16 ADV MEMBERS / £20 OTD 


Alina Bzhezhinska Hip Harp 

“Inspiration goes far beyond the bounds of the usual jazz 

“tribute” album. Bzhezhinska’s own compositions more 

than hold their own alongside the classics from Alice and 

John Coltrane.” 

- All About Jazz 

Ukrainian-born harpist Alina Bzhezhinska was born in the 

Ukraine and studied art and classical music in Poland and 

the USA before settling in London. She has performed 

internationally with many leading orchestras and she will 

be appearing at the Festival with her quartet, performing a 

set heavily influenced by the music of Alice Coltrane, Sun 

Ra, 90s Trip hop and Kuti-esque Afrobeat. 



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Dennis Rollins’ Funky Funk 

Fresh from the school of Funk that fed the likes of James 

Brown, Dennis Rollins joins an elite lineage of trombone 

players responsible for changing its perceptions. 

From The Brand New Heavies, Jamiroquai, Courtney Pine, 

to Maceo Parker and PeeWee Ellis, Rollins has lent his ‘bone 

skills to an array of jazz, funk and groove personalities. 

Here, Rollins presents ‘Funky-Funk!’ an electrifying 

6-piece outfit exploring funky grooves, fat bass-lines and 

sumptuous melodies. 



Sunday 3 May 

Rafiki Jazz 

“Impressive, elegant & wide-ranging..a 

mesmerising album of devotional songs 

from Africa, the Middle East & Asia by a 

British band who specialise in multicultural 

fusion” - The Guardian 

Northern England’s global collective 

Rafiki Jazz migrated to a new utopian 

soundworld on their last album release 

‘Saraba’ an adventurous world music 

occupied by enchanted voices, deep 

memories and rootsy folk histories. Liverecorded 

in a series of studio residencies 

through 2018, with every cascading note 

you can feel the intimacy and immediacy 

of a Rafiki Jazz gig. 


TICKETS: £12 ADV / £10 MEMBERS / £14 OTD 

Sunday 3 May 

Issie Barratt’s Interchange 

“A compelling & emotional set of top 

drawer contemporary jazz. Diverse 

in interests & histories … electrifying 

texture… the band played their heart out” 

- London Jazz News 

Issie Barratt’s INTERCHANGE is an 

exciting new jazz dectet comprising ten 

of the nation’s most innovative awardwinning 

composers and improvisers 

– Pushing at the boundaries and blurring 

all the edges! Issie will be working as an 

artist-in-residence throughout the jazz 

festival. 


TICKETS: £15 ADV / £13 MEMBERS / £17 OTD 


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JUN 

SAT 8 TH FEB 2020 

Jazz 

Coming 

Produced by 

Soon 

IN association with 

Friday 12 June 

Gaz Hughes plays Arts Blakey 

Join us in Clitheroe town centre for a day of 

family friendly arts suitable for everyone. 

Supported by 

FESTIVAL Snow 

Highly regarded drummer and erstwhile sideman Gaz Hughes 

has worked with too many jazz stars to mention. We are 

thrilled to be bringing this project to The Grand for a special 

• Creative workshops show • that Carnival will be parade recorded live! 

• Arts trail 

• Family disco 


TICKETS: £12 ADV RVJC MEMBERS 

£10 

See separate publicity for more details (www.cloudspotting-festival.co.uk) 

Join us at this award-winning family friendly festival - arts, live 

music and outdoor pursuits in a beautiful, secluded location 

19-21 JUNE 2020 

TICKETS ON 

SALE NOW! 

AT THE GRAND 

BOX OFFICE 

Cloudspotting celebrates its 

10th Birthday on the summer 

solstice weekend 2020 

Full line-up coming soon 

www.cloudspotting-festival.co.uk 

Rock / Pop 

Friday 26 June 

Think Floyd 

This extraordinary band, regarded as the UK’s number 

one Pink Floyd tribute, are renowned for their stunning 

celebration of one of the world’s greatest musical icons. 




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The Solomon Project is a Grand initiative working in partnership with Mary’s 

Meals, to provide free school meals to some of Kenya’s poorest and needy 

children. By using local produce and community volunteers we are able to feed 

thousands of children in Eldoret Schools, throughout the academic year. The 

Grand has a vision to advocate on behalf of those facing adverse poverty around 

the World, with a view to bringing change. We are actively engaged in promoting 

the Solomon Project in schools, the community and through events hosted at 

The Grand. In order to raise awareness and funds for this great cause. It is part 

of our mission to share the wonderful work of The Solomon Project and the 

hope it gives in many lives. Thank you to those who have kindly supported the 

Solomon Project. 

’Small change can make a big difference’. Steven Lancaster 

DONATIONS CAN BE MADE BY PHONE: 01200 421599 

www.thesolomonproject.co.uk 

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MORE INFORMATION 

HIRING THE GRAND VENUE 

The Grand can cater for a diverse range of events including live music gigs, theatre 

productions, charity functions, business conferences and school events. 

We also have band rehearsal rooms and a conference suite (capacity 25) available for hire. 

Our experienced staff can provide a range of support services including technical help, 

marketing and box office support. 

Please contact: Matt Evans matt.evans@thegrandvenue.co.uk / Tel: 01200 421584 

RECORDING STUDIO 

The Grand Studio is a state of the art, modern recording facility located beneath the main 

auditorium. We offer commercial quality recording services, mixing and mastering as well 

as a full, multi-track live recording direct from auditorium. We can cater for all projects 

from voice over work to full album productions. 

Our studio specification features outboard gear from Neve, Avalon, PMC, Manly in addition 

to its’ SSL AWS900 mixing desk. We operate a Pro Tools HD system, the industry 

standard for high quality recording and have two spacious, air-conditioned live rooms, 

perfect for live tracking sessions and commercial release projects. 

The studio is also one of only a handful of facilities in Europe that can offer in-house 

recording services direct from stage, making it perfect for capturing live performances. 

Please contact: Elliott Dryden elliott.dryden@thegrandvenue.co.uk / Tel: 01200 421599 

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T&C’s 

A FULL COPY OF T&C’s CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE OR REQUESTED AT OUR BOX OFFICE. 

BOOKING SERVICE 

The Grand charges a small booking fee of £1.50 per transaction (not ticket). This helps us deliver a 

more efficient box office and contributes to The Grand’s wider outreach work. Buying tickets in advance 

through our box office is always cheaper than using external ticket agencies or paying on the door. 

TICKET BOOKING 

Phone: 01200 421599 

Online: www.thegrandvenue.co.uk 

In person: Tuesday - Saturday 9.00am - 3.00pm 

TICKET COLLECTIONS 

If you have selected the ‘Collect on Box Office’ option when purchasing your event tickets, you will be 

able to pick them up at the box office when you arrive for the show. In most cases, this will be possible 

from 30 minutes before the published ‘doors’ time. If you are collecting tickets, please ensure you bring 

either your booking reference number or the card that you purchased the tickets with. 

COLLECTING ON BEHALF OF SOMEONE ELSE: If you are collecting on behalf of someone else and you 

are not the person whose card was used to purchase the tickets, we will ask for the purchaser’s details 

(card number that was used to purchase the tickets and/or the booking reference) and your name. 

Where possible please ensure you let our Box Office know if someone is collecting tickets on your behalf 

and provide them with the booking reference number. 

CONCESSIONS 

Where stated concessions are available for children (Under 18), students (with valid ID) and adults 

(Over 60). People with disabilities who are unable to attend events on their own are entitled to one free 

ticket for their support worker or carer. Proof of status is required. 

REFUNDS 

The Grand Venue cannot issue refunds or exchange tickets once they have been purchased unless the 

event has been cancelled. Please be extra vigilant when buying multiple tickets in case those you are 

buying for cannot attend the event. The Grand Venue regrets it cannot refund where a mistake has 

been made by the customer during the ticket-buying process. 

EVENT POSTPONEMENTS / CANCELLATIONS 

From time to time, events are cancelled or postponed, usually for circumstances not in the control of 

The Grand Venue. In this case we will always contact all ticket holders by phone or email and offer a 

full refund for the ticket(s) purchased (including booking fee). Please ensure that the details we have 

for you at our Box Office are up-to-date, this helps us maintain an efficient service. 

AGE RESTRICTIONS 

Unless otherwise stated all of our events are suitable for 14+. Anyone under the age of 18 must be 

accompanied by an adult. Please check the film certificate for all film screenings, this acts as an age 

restriction. 

FOOD EVENTS 

Advance booking may be required. Sales will close 3 working days prior to the event. Allergens and 

dietary requirements must be notified on booking. Pizza Café: Advanced booking is recommended to 

avoid disappointment. A limited number of Pizzas will be available to order on the event itself. 

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T&C’s 

ACCESSIBILITY AND DISABILITIES 

The Grand prides itself on being an excellent venue for visitors with disabilities or access needs. 

Our main entrance on York Street is ramped and we have a large lift enabling access to all levels. 

Wheelchair accessible toilets are located in our main auditorium and studio level. 

We offer a limited number of dedicated spaces in our venue which can be reserved if you have 

access needs or for wheelchair users. These are available for both seating and general admission 

(standing) events, please note during busy events there will be other members of the audience in 

close proximity. Some preparation may be required to ensure all is set up for you on arrival, and 

therefore we ask that you let our Box Office know of any requirements when booking your ticket. 

Guide Dogs are also welcome, but please let us know in advance by contacting the Box Office and 

we can ensure that a bowl of water is available and accessible seating is in place. 

For visitors with hearing issues, an induction loop can be provided throughout the venue. Visitors to 

the venue can use this by switching their hearing aid to the “T” position. 

VISITORS WITH TEMPORARY INJURIES / ACCESS ISSUES 

We appreciate that visitors will sometimes be experiencing temporary discomfort from an ailment or 

injury which can prevent standing for a prolonged period of time or prohibit enjoyment of an event 

that is of general admission. If you require seating and are attending a general admission (standing) 

event please let us know in advance and where possible we will try to accommodate for your 

needs. We regret it is not possible to organize this upon your arrival if we have not been notified in 

advance. 

EVENT LAYOUT 

Allocated Seating: Seats will be allocated to customers and a table plan will be used, customers will 

be guided to their allocated seat. 

Unreserved Seating: Seated events offer seating for all ticket holders that is unreserved. 

General Admission: These events are standing only events. We have a limited number of 

accessibility seats that are only available to be booked in advance, please refer to our accessibility 

and disability T & C section. 

PHOTOGRAPHY 

By attending an event, class or course within the venue, you consent to being photographed 

or filmed as a member of the audience, and you consent to resulting materials being used for 

commercial distribution, publication and The Grand Venue communications. 

SMOKING POLICY 

In line with the law, The Grand Venue is a non-smoking venue. The use of electronic cigarettes is 

also prohibited. 

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PLEASE NOTE: 

ALL THE INFORMATION PUBLISHED IN THIS GUIDE IS CORRECT AT TIME OF GOING TO PRINT. 

AS IT COVERS A CONSIDERABLE TIME SPAN, EVENT DETAILS AND LINE-UPS CAN CHANGE ON 

OCCASIONS. WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP OUR WEBSITE AND E-NEWSLETTERS UPDATED WITH ANY 

SUCH CHANGES. WE ENCOURAGE OUR CUSTOMERS TO CHECK ON THE EVENT YOU ARE COMING 

TO IN ADVANCE FOR UP TO DATE DETAILS. 

AT THE GRAND, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCELLENT EXPERIENCES FOR OUR VISITORS, 

PLEASE CONTACT US AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES ON OUR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS 

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TICKET BOOKING & INFORMATION 

Normal Box Office Opening Hours: 

9.00am - 3.00pm Tuesday - Saturday. 

Summer Box Office Opening Hours: 

9.00am - 2.00pm Tuesday - Friday. 

The Box Office will open 30 minutes before 

each event to allow for ticket collections. 

Online: www.thegrandvenue.co.uk 

Call: 01200 421599 

Visit: The Grand, 18 York Street, 

Clitheroe, Lancashire, 

BB7 2DL 

Email: hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk 

THE SOLOMON PROJECT 

www.thesolomonproject.co.uk 

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