Comedian, actor and singer Jason Manford hosts The Royal Variety Performance at the historic Blackpool Opera House in the Winter Gardens Complex.
His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales will deliver a special message to the charity and the artistes performing in the show, as he looks forward to an exceptional evening of entertainment.
Returning to the North after nine years, the show promises to be an unforgettable evening of exceptional performers, world class British theatre and superb comedy, plus some exciting surprises.
2020’s stellar line-up includes the inspirational Captain Sir Thomas Moore who captured the nation’s hearts with his fundraising efforts during the pandemic. He will be joining forces from his home for an exclusive performance with Michael Ball who will be on stage at the Opera House with the NHS choir to perform their chart-topping anthem ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’. Plus a special solo appearance from Gary Barlow.
The evening will also herald the welcome return of musical theatre with a performance from the award-winning Sheridan Smith as the title character in Cilla The Musical and an exclusive from Frozen the Musical starring leading lady Samantha Barks.
There’s more music from Brit Award winner and rising star Celeste, singer and Spice Girl Melanie C and high energy choreography from Steps – as well as contributions from Stephen Mulhern (magic), West End sensation Marisha Wallace and Kenyan acrobats The Black Blues Brothers.
Also on the bill is Britain’s Got Talent 2020 winner Jon Courtenay who will take to the stage with a specially composed and heart-warming performance, and there’s more comedy from stand-ups Jo Caulfield and Daliso Chaponda.
The Royal Variety Performance, ITV, STV and UTV, 8pm
