The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

LIVE at the Grand Theatre Blackpool

Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 June 2015

The Grand Theatre, Blackpool welcomes the world premiere tour of New York Times’ Number 1 bestselling book The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 June. John Boyne’s highly acclaimed and best-selling international novel is an emotive tale of an unlikely friendship between two innocent boys.

Set during World War II, the story is seen through the eyes of Bruno, the eight-year-old son of the commandant at a concentration camp, whose forbidden friendship with a Jewish boy on the other side of the camp fence has startling and devastating consequences.

As well as reaching Number 1 on the New York Times bestsellers list, John Boyne’s 2006 novel sold millions of copies around the world. The novel was also adapted into a Miramax feature film, which was released in 2008.

This play will be produced by The Children’s Touring Partnership, which is led by independent producer Fiery Angel, Chichester Festival Theatre and a consortium of major regional theatres. The Partnership has previously toured Goodnight Mister Tom (which won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and Family) and Swallows and Amazons, which came to Blackpool Grand in 2012.

Ruth Eastwood, Grand Theatre CEO said:
‘We are delighted to welcome back The Children’s Touring Partnership to The Grand after their fantastic version of Swallows and Amazons. The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas is a hugely important book which appeals to young and old alike. We hope as many children and their families as possible will benefit from seeing this thought-provoking production brought to life on our stage.’

Edward Snape for The Children’s Touring Partnership commented,
‘The Children’s Touring Partnership aims to produce and tour innovative, ambitious and engaging large scale theatrical productions for children and families. After two years of development we are very excited by this new commission  which will bring this extraordinary story to life on stage for the first time.’

This brand-new stage adaptation of the remarkable, heart-warming novel The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas plays at the Grand Theatre, Blackpool from Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 June 2015. Tickets can be bought via box office on 01253 290190 or online at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk.

Recommended age: 11 + years

The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas

Grand Theatre Blackpool

Tuesday 2 to Saturday 6 June 2015

Tuesday, Friday & Saturday evenings 7pm
Wednesday 1:30pm
Thursday 10:30am & 2:30pm
Saturday 2:30pm & 7pm

Tickets:

Evenings £18.50 to £23.50; Matinees all seats £18.50
Grand Friends £5 off 1st night only

Concessions/Under 18s £3 off

School & group discounts available

In line with legislation our £1.50 booking fee is now INCLUDED in all stated ticket prices. The Grand Theatre has an ‘open’ policy regarding the fees that is charges and what they are for.

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