Free coach parking for MAMMA MIA! in Blackpool

Free parking is being offered to coach operators to help meet demand to see MAMMA MIA! in Blackpool.

The world renowned musical is running for 12 weeks this summer at the Blackpool Opera House beginning on Friday (20 June).

And in recognition of the important role coach operators will play in transporting customers to the venue, drop off spaces have been allocated especially for coaches on Adelaide Street.

Free layover spaces will then be provided at council office, Progress House for during the duration of the shows.

Cllr Graham Cain, cabinet member for leisure and tourism, said: “Bringing MAMMA MIA! to Blackpool for a full summer season is a huge coup for the town and it has proven to be hugely popular.

“We recognise that coach operators can play a key role in making the run a success so have made arrangements for drivers in advance.

“All companies have to do is let us know and they can park for free.”

Operators can book spaces by calling (01253)476395.

Please give three days notice and provide details of the date and time of performance, along with company name and coach registration.

MAMMA MIA! is described as “the ultimate feel-good musical.”

Judy Craymer’s ingenious vision uses ABBA’s timeless songs to help tell an enchanting tale of family and friendship unfolding on a Greek island paradise.

To date, it has been seen by more than 54 million people in 39 productions in 14 different languages grossing more than $2 billion at the box office.

MAMMA MIA! The Movie is the highest worldwide grossing live-action musical film and it is estimated that one in four households in the UK has the DVD.

It is one of only five musicals to have run for more than 10 years both on Broadway and in the West End, and in 2011, it became the first Western musical ever to be staged in Mandarin in the People’s Republic of China.