It’s full steam ahead this year as preparations get underway this week for the 42^ndseasonal show at The Layton Institute, Blackpool but it’s not the only milestone on the horizon with the club looking forward to 100 years in business as it approaches its centenary year in 2012.

Layton Institute Blackpool

President Carl Healey is upbeat about the future and is urging regulars and locals to support the club as it puts on the fabulous VIVA show, directed by Blackpool favourite Leye D Johns.

VIVA is set to be Blackpool’s best value night out featuring an outstanding comedy line up including Carl Schofield, Jimmy Bright, Jo Little and Terry Cotta. There’s music for everyone including songs from musicals such as ‘We Will Rock You’, classics from Stevie Wonder right up to date with Lady GaGa, Adele and loads more performed by vocalists Rob Linacre, Darren Coulton and Jodie Kate along with our gorgeous VIVA Showgirls to complete the cast. All this is on offer for just £5pp and the show runs 5 nights a week (Tues-Sat) starting 26th August until November 5th starting at 7.45pm

Carl said: “We’d really appreciate local support at ‘The Layton’ as we enter our 100^th year to secure the future of this hub of the local community. We’re looking forward to an exciting show run with VIVA and then Leye and his entourage return to build on the success of last year’s party nights for an extended run in December. Things are definitely on the up following recent events we’ve run at the club and we’re also undertaking more marketing to let people know we’re here to stay, our doors are open and that we have a fabulous line-up of entertainment that they can come and enjoy right on their doorstep that is fantastic value for money.

Show director Leye D Johns of Dudley Leisure adds “VIVA is brilliant entertainment. We want people to remember the time when Blackpool was a Mecca for ‘proper’ performers with dancing girls, singers and hilarious comedy – well those days never really left the Layton as year on year they invest in an outstanding full production show in a room which is made for this type of event – there isn’t a bad seat in the house.

And new this year is Family Friday when the kids are welcome free of charge to join parents and sample a ‘proper’ show night out each and every Friday.”

Show producer Martin Heywood adds “The club have been open and honest about this season as the country’s finances are affecting everyone. We’re working with them on a cost saving and focus on marketing to go into this season with a more profitable and sustainable show without cutting the high quality they set the standard at year on year.

“Christmas is also filling up rather quickly now as people begin to decide on their party night options later on this year. Once again Cabaret Lounge will be totally transformed into a fabulous marquee ballroom, with round banqueting tables especially for our party night revellers who can enjoy a fine 3 course festive dinner and reserved seating for a show to remember with your host for the evening, the outrageously hilarious Leye D Johns presenting vocalists Darren Coulton, Phil Jefferies, our beautiful Thunder Showgirls and resident DJ topping off the evening after the show to give you the complete Christmas Party Night Out you won’t be disappointed in. In fact, the only thing you’ll recognise is the same great low bar prices we offer throughout the year.

The club are looking to next year to really celebrate their 100^th birthday with a series of events including specially invited guest entertainers who have performed at the venue over the years kicking off with a fantastic intimate dinner and show evening with the one and only Joe Longthorne on December 20^th this year.

To find out more or to enquire about availability and booking for any of our shows this season, please call our box office on 01253 352 301 or book online – www.blackpoolshows.net