Well we're back, and this year's tour is choc full of beautiful theatres. Those that have seen the play will know how beautiful and grand it looks on stage, and all the venues we have played thus far have their own character and beauty that blended or beautifully juxtaposed the aesthetic for the audience.
Having built such a wave of audience popularity and critical acclaim for the play we're now moving on with the production to mainstream theatres, and wow, we've got some beauty's on the tour here. Check them out below and hope to see you out on the tour.
Having built such a wave of audience popularity and critical acclaim for the play we're now moving on with the production to mainstream theatres, and wow, we've got some beauty's on the tour here. Check them out below and hope to see you out on the tour.
The Playhouse, Halifax, Saturday 15th June
A converted church, this became a 260 seat theatre in 1949. I don't have a date that this grade II listed building was built, maybe someone out there knows? Regardless, a gorgeous space. In September 1927, two hundred and ten people, who were interested in the arts, were invited to a meeting in The White Swan. By October the Constitution was passed and the Halifax Thespians was formed, after playing several different premises over the years they purchased the church in 1954. More details on their history on the website. We will see you at this gorgeous volunteer run theatre on the 15th of June.
Ticket Link: www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/2019_productions/prod_blaine.html
Ticket Link: www.halifaxplayhouse.org.uk/2019_productions/prod_blaine.html
The Waterside, Sale, Friday 21st June
The Waterside occupies the site of the old Sale Civic Theatre as well as part of the former Trafford Council Town Hall. After 10 years of work, the Waterside was able to launch its first artistic programme in November 2004. A beautiful 346 seat theatre, see you here on the 21st June.
Ticket Link: watersidearts.org/whats-on/2520-the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/
Ticket Link: watersidearts.org/whats-on/2520-the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/
The Garrick Theatre, Stockport, Friday 5th July
The 151 seater Stockport Garrick Theatre was founded on 24th of October, 1901, by engineer Edwin Heys and his fellow actors: fugitives from the disbanded dramatic society of Stockport Unitarian Church. Meeting in what was then The Church Coffee Tavern on St Petersgate, Heys and his friends resolved to found a new society ‘to perform the best plays by the most capable amateur actors and with the finest scenic effects’. The Garrick Theatre has a particular love of Shakespeare, recently being involved with the RSC's Open Stages project. Sir Ian McKellen is an honorary member. See you here on the 5th July.
Ticket Link:
www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor-stockport-garrick-theatre-tickets/9306125
Ticket Link:
www.ticketweb.uk/event/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor-stockport-garrick-theatre-tickets/9306125
The Carriageworks, Leeds, Saturday 6th July
Built in 2005, this 349 seat theatre is part of the redevelopment of the Grade II listed Electric Press printing works, The Carriageworks provides a stunning backdrop with a sympathetic meeting of old and new architecture. See you here on Saturday 6th July.
Ticket Link: www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ballet/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/4582
Ticket Link: www.carriageworkstheatre.co.uk/whats-on/ballet/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/4582
Cast, Doncaster, Friday 12th & Saturday 13th July
Cast, Doncaster. Opened in September 2013. The theatre contains two auditoria, the 620 seat main house and the 200 seat adaptable format Studio - both have seats on two levels. We're playing the 200 seater Second Space for 2 nights, see you here 12th & 13th July.
Ticket Link: www.castindoncaster.com/whats-on/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/
Ticket Link: www.castindoncaster.com/whats-on/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/
Batley Town Hall, Batley, Saturday 20th July
The town hall opened in 1853 and is situated in the centre of Batley overlooking the town's Market Square. The concert hall/Theatre can seat 288 people, recently benefiting from new lighting, sound system and a refurbished stage area. See you here on the 20th July.
Ticket Link:
tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/en-GB/shows/the%20haunting%20of%20blaine%20manor/events
Ticket Link:
tickets.kirklees.gov.uk/en-GB/shows/the%20haunting%20of%20blaine%20manor/events
The Epstein, Liverpool, Friday 6th September
Since 1913 the Hanover Street venue formally known as Cranes Music Hall, Cranes Theatre and The Neptune Theatre has provided a wide range of live entertainment for over 100 years. This is a 380 capacity grade II listed theatre, and as you can clearly see, very grand. Re-named in memory of Liverpool’s most successful music entrepreneur and Beatles manager Brian Epstein, whose portrait hangs pertinently in Brian's Bar. Brian was renowned for his contributions to the city’s cultural and music scene. See you here on the 6th September.
Ticket Link: www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk/events/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/
Ticket Link: www.epsteinliverpool.co.uk/events/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/
The Hippodrome, Todmorden, Saturday 7th September
On the main Halifax Road in the east of Calderdale, the almost 500 seater Hippodrome was built in 1908. Before long silent films were being shown before the main theatre performance. For 111 years The Hippodrome has been an integral part of the community and all in the hands of diligent volunteers for over half its lifetime. There is more on this beautiful theatre's history at this link.
www.todhip.org/history-of-the-hippodrome
Ticket link:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/todhip/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/2019-09-07/19:30/t-ngovzm
www.todhip.org/history-of-the-hippodrome
Ticket link:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/todhip/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor/2019-09-07/19:30/t-ngovzm
The Albert Hall, Bolton, Friday 11th October
This 670 seat theatre is set within Bolton’s famous Town Hall right at the very heart and this particular gig has a place in my heart. The original Albert Hall served as the heart of the Town’s cultural life for over 100 years, hosting hundreds of concerts, shows, bazaars, exhibitions, and played host to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a man who gets his own mention in The Haunting of Blaine Manor. This is also my home town, so it's great to be coming to such a historic building. I'm really proud to be playing the best venue in my home town. Find us here on Friday 11th October.
Ticket Link:
www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/events/event/40/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor
Ticket Link:
www.alberthalls-bolton.co.uk/events/event/40/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor
The Rosehill Theatre, Whitehaven, Friday 18th October
Housed in another grade II listed building, this 208 seat (88 upstairs, 120 down) was founded by Hungarian Sir Nicholas Sekers in 1959, Rosehill presented many great names from the world of theatre and music including Peggy Ashcroft, Sir John Gielgud, Jacqueline Du Pré, John Betjeman, Benjamin Britten, Joyce Grenfell, Johnny Dankworth, Cleo Laine, David Bowie and Lindsay Kemp. The theatre, which has retained the atmosphere that was acclaimed on its opening in 1959 as a "rose-red silk lined jewel box" was designed by acclaimed stage, costume and film designer, Oliver Messel.
You will find us here on Friday 18th October, ticket link:
www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/theatre/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor
You will find us here on Friday 18th October, ticket link:
www.rosehilltheatre.co.uk/whats-on/theatre/the-haunting-of-blaine-manor
Burnley Mechanics, Burnley, Friday 25th October
The Mechanics' Institute was built 1854–55 to a design by Todmorden architect James Green. Sir Charles Towneley opened the institute in 1855.It was a club for 'reading and discussion by an 'earnest few'. A magnificent grade two listed venue refitted and reopened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth in 1986 to present the very best in entertainment, special events and activities. Since that time the Mechanics have hosted some of the world’s finest talent from all realms of the performing arts including The Osmonds, Toploader, Patty Smith, Marillion, Buddy Guy, G4, Eddie Izzard and John Bishop. You'll find us here on Friday October 25th.
Ticket Link: burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/shows/873602650
Ticket Link: burnleymechanics.ticketsolve.com/shows/873602650
Whitby Pavilion, Whitby, Thursday 31st October
HALLOWEEN
The Halloween performance of The Haunting of Blaine Manor is always a special one for obvious reasons. This year we are in Whitby, in the shadow of Dracula's Castle right on the North Sea coastline...I'd book your tickets well in advance because tickets are already being snatched up by those having attending the annual Halloween Goth Weekend there. The 360 seat Pavilion Theatre was built in the 1870s in West Cliff and has its own ghost, from which we may have a visit from on Halloween. So come join us if you dare, but book ahead...hell, make it a weekend in Whitby, you're only here once!
Ticket Link: www.whitbypavilion.co.uk
Ticket Link: www.whitbypavilion.co.uk
At the time of writing we are still seeking further venues and rolling the tour over into next year, if you are a programmer please do get in touch, contact details are in the menu above.
Check out the reviews and see why people are returning to see this show again and again, each time bringing new friends. Described as The New The Woman in Black and Agatha Christie meets The Haunting - this show is not to be missed. Catch us this year at one of these beautiful theatres.
REVIEWS: www.talesfromparadiseheights.com/reviews.html
Horror is a place...
Joe x
Check out the reviews and see why people are returning to see this show again and again, each time bringing new friends. Described as The New The Woman in Black and Agatha Christie meets The Haunting - this show is not to be missed. Catch us this year at one of these beautiful theatres.
REVIEWS: www.talesfromparadiseheights.com/reviews.html
Horror is a place...
Joe x
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