Funny Girls

The neon sign outside Funny Girls on Blackpool's seafront is impossible to miss - and that's rather the point. This is theatre as pure, unapologetic entertainment: a cabaret venue where the shows lean heavily into drag, comedy, and enough glitter to be seen from the promenade. You're looking at anything from two to three hours of live performance depending on what's on, and the crowd tends to be mixed - hen parties cheering loudly, older couples who've been coming for years, groups of mates who just want a laugh and a drink.

What you actually get is a proper night out rather than a stuffy theatre experience. The acts are often local talent mixed with touring performers, and the energy shifts between comedy sketches, lip-sync performances, and audience participation. It's the kind of place where someone will inevitably get called on stage and you'll either cringe or find it hilarious - sometimes both at once.

The venue works brilliantly if you're based at Haven Cala Gran or Broadwater Holiday Parks nearby. Both are five to six miles out, so it's an easy trip into town for an evening. This isn't for anyone after subtlety or high culture. If you want reliable, slightly cheeky entertainment and don't mind a bit of chaos, Funny Girls delivers. Check their website for what's on - the bill changes regularly, so you might catch tribute acts, comedy nights, or full cabaret shows. Worth booking ahead, especially weekends.