The country’s largest theatre, with a seating capacity of almost 3000, the Opera House is a famous venue.

It has seen performances from the world’s greatest entertainers and shows, ever since it opened in 1939.

Hollywood stars such as Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bob Hope have all graced the Opera House stage. More recently, stars including Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, Ronan Keating, Jim Davidson and Peter Kay have performed to sell-out audiences here.

Shows have included top west end productions such as ‘Joseph’, ‘Grease’ and ‘Cats’.

With its spectacular barrel-vaulted ceiling, sparkling chandeliers, pristine parquet flooring and ornate balconies, the Empress Ballroom is a quite staggering venue.

Built in 1896, the Empress has hosted everything from political party conferences to pop concerts - its architectural splendour, vast capacity and unrivalled flexibility making it extremely popular with regional, national and international event organisers alike.

The Chippendales

26 February

For 30 years, the combination of sex appeal and class has established the Chippendales as the ultimate girls night out. Ladies prepare yourself as these American Icons stage theor latest production of music, dancing and fantasy.

The Courteeners

12 March

The Courteeners announce details of a UK tour for March 2010 to support their second album due for release in February. The band are also playing a sold out show at the 10,000 capacity Manchester Central in their home town on 11th December 2009.

The group have just completed the recording of their new album with producer Ed Buller (Suede, Pulp) at the helm and it was mixed in New York with the legendary Michael Brauer. A taster from this Cross My Heart & Hope To Fly will be available as a free download on December 7th from the bands website www.thecourteeners.com. In addition a 7 collectable single will also be available with an exclusive b-side. Fans can also pre-order the album at the same time and get the 7 along with their name printed in the album CD booklet.

Ronan Keating

21 March

Ronan will be taking to the stage in Blackpool to showcase classic tracks from his album 'Songs For My Mother' released in March this year as well as performing some of his greatest hits.

To date Ronan has released five solo albums, three of which went straight to number one. Ronan is listed in the Guinness Book Of Records for being the only artist ever to have 30 consecutive top 10 singles in the UK chart, having beat the likes of Elvis.

With two sell-out world tours under his belt, an Ivor Novello and BMI songwriting awards, an autobiography, a role as ambassador for Christian Aid and sales in excess of 22 million albums across the globe, Ronan’s lengthy and triumphant career shows no signs of slowing down just yet. In 2007 Ronan got back together with his chart-topping band Boyzone. 2008 and 2009 saw the band conquer the charts again and sell-out two arena tours. After the success of these tours, Ronan is looking forward to getting back out onto the road.

Don’t miss seeing Ronan Keating live at the Opera House!

Riverdance - The Farewell Tour

29 March - 3 April

Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. The show broke all box office records during its premier run at the Point Theatre, Dublin in 1995 and has now been experienced live by over 19 million people worldwide across 4 continents. Boasting a worldwide television audience to date in excess of 1.75 billion people – Riverdance is a truly global phenomenon.

An innovative and exciting fusion of Irish and International dance including a spectacular array of talent from Spain, Russia and America propels traditional dance and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures. Now, for the very last time, UK audiences can experience the magic that is Riverdance.www.riverdance.com

For information on these and other great shows or to book visit www.blackpoollive.com