Funny Girls
- Visit: 210–330 min
- from GBP 29.85
- Good on a rainy day
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Why go
- The drag cabaret show, mixing traditional cabaret with contemporary drag, with about seven performances a night.
- The three-course pre-show meal of freshly cooked dishes, served in Garbo's, an art deco restaurant.
- The backstage tour, led by a guide and a hostess: the Royal Box, costumes to try on and the props collection.
- Performances by a cast that has appeared at the Royal Variety Performance.
Opening hours
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History
The building on Dickson Road opened as an Odeon cinema on 6 May 1939. Robert Bullivant designed it, and it had room for 3,000. It was once the largest original Odeon cinema in the UK.
- 1939The Odeon on Dickson Road opens, designed by Robert Bullivant, with room for 3,000.
- 1975The building is converted into a three-screen cinema.
- 1994Funny Girls opens on the corner of Queen Street and The Strand.
- 1994The building receives Grade II listed status.
- 1998The cinema closes on 5 December.
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- 2002Basil Newby takes over the old Odeon and restores it in Art Deco style.
- 2019Thwaites Brewery takes over the venue and sells it back to Newby later that year.
Good for
- Groups A party member may skip the meal and still attend the show.
- Celebrations Special occasions are welcome: guests can decorate their table and bring their own cake.
Atmosphere
- Table service is provided by staff on the floor and in the stalls.
- DJ Carmen hosts the show and keeps the crowd entertained during the intervals.
- Each season has its own show, so you can pick when to come.
Entry and dress code
- Guests are checked in at reception and escorted to their seats.
- Tickets are emailed automatically once the booking is complete.
- Guests without tickets can join mid-show if seats are available.
Drinks to try
- Wines and cocktails can be pre-ordered to be served with the three-course pre-show meal.
- Snacks can be bought and eaten during the show.
- Bar service is available for guests who choose to stand at the front.
- The backstage tour ends with tea, coffee and biscuits.
Music
Accessibility
- Sign language One performer signs BSL throughout the show for deaf and hard of hearing guests.
Sources: Funny Girls (burlesque bar) - Wikipedia · Funny Girls – Blackpool's #1 Cabaret Show · Dining at Funny Girls Blackpool | Pre-Show Meal… · checked 19 Oct 2026
- Website
- funnygirlsshow.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1253 649150
Questions and answers
Where is Funny Girls in Blackpool?
Funny Girls is at 5 Dickson Road on the North Shore of Blackpool, England. It is in the former Odeon cinema.
What are the opening hours of Funny Girls?
Funny Girls is open Wednesday to Sunday, from 18:00 to 23:30.
Do I need to book tickets for Funny Girls?
Booking gets you tickets, which are emailed once the booking is complete. Guests without tickets can join mid-show if seats are available.
Can I book a dinner and show at Funny Girls?
Yes. Pick the dinner-and-show ticket when you buy. The three-course meal is served in Garbo's, and the menu must be chosen at least 48 hours before the visit. There is no limit on how many restaurant meals can be booked.
Is the Funny Girls show accessible to deaf guests?
Yes. One performer signs BSL throughout the show for deaf and hard of hearing guests.
What is the phone number of Funny Girls?
You can ring Funny Girls on +44 1253 649150.
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