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Jim Davidson Swimming Against the Tide!

Join Britain’s best loved funny man on his marathon swim as he resists the pull of the under-current of radical sensibilities of the woke minority.

Slap on the Goose fat and battle through the dark and murky woke infested waters and join him for another evening of rip-roaring grown-up comedy, as Jim Davidson OBE continues to play to capacity audiences year after year. 

“Showman Jim triumphs… he hit the spot again and again”

Sunday Express *****“Standing ovation to packed houses every night “

The Mirror ****“Davidson was cheered to the rafters”

The Telegraph “A master of his art”

The Spectator ‘Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel…..

‘The audience could have stayed all night………. he speaks with a rare honesty’

Tickets from 29.50

Estimated run time

Our doors open at 6.30pm for pre-show drinks and dining, with the show commencing at 8pm performed over 2 halves ending at approximately 10.15pm

Age requirement

18+ Ages 18 and over, Adults Only

Other info

viva is moving to a cashless venue and payment by card is preferred. Table service is only available via card payment and limited service points will transact with cash. We accept all major forms of debit and credit card incApple Pay/Google Wallet.

Please note

Group discounts are available for bookings of 10 people more more. Discounts will automatically apply at checkout.

Show Dates & Times

January 2024

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July 2024

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Discounts & Offers

Viva Locals Offer – 20% Off
All FY Postcode Holders Automatically Qualify for a Viva Locals Card
To apply for a Viva Locals Card – Click Here

Viva Club Card & Limitless Card Holders – FREE
To get a Viva Club Card or Limitless Card – Click Here

Group Booking Discounts Available for bookings of 10 people or more
Automatically Applied During Checkout

Carers Discounts also available – contact 01253 297 297 for more details

  • What is the Seating Plan / Arrangements?

    Viva Blackpool - 2022 Seating PlanYour seats are reserved and guaranteed for the show.

    Our seating plan is a mix of table sizes with tables of 2,4 and 6 and 12 people.

    We have different tiers of seating which are represented by different coloured dots (seats) on the plan. Our main room shows have ‘Premier’, ‘Standard’, ‘Bar’ and ‘Premier-Plus’.

    No need to get up to the bar, or wait in queues as there’s waiter service throughout the night serving drinks and snacks

    You can make specific seating requests if you want (i.e. if you don’t want to sit too near to the front!).

    You can either select your own seat online, or make the request to the box office operative when booking

  • Can I get tickets just for the show?

    Yes. Tickets for our resident and visiting shows are all for a reserved seat for the show only.

    There are various upgrade options available for most shows after you have selected your seats/show ticket type (Adult/Junior etc.) with options to add a dining package, and pre-order drinks options etc.

    Whilst we recommend dining with us to get the complete ‘Viva experience’, you can opt to come just for the show by selecting a ‘Show Only’ ticket which is a reserved seat for the show.

  • Does Viva cater for groups?

    All inclusive drinks deal

    We LOVE groups.

    Viva is a perfect destination for a party, or a group. With different table sizes (2s, 4s, 6s, 10s and 12s) and a flexible layout meaning we can add tables together, or seat in the same area of the room – we can cater for any private party requirement within our big show atmosphere.

    Group discounts are available for bookings of 10 people more more. Discounts will automatically apply at checkout.

    Group Discounts

    • -10 people or more - 10%
    • 20 people or more - 12.5%
    • 30 people or more - 15%

    When booking dining as a group, we’re likely to need your menu options before your visit (for groups of 10 or more people.)

    Please click here and send an enquiry to our Groups Specialist if you’d like help putting together a package for your booking

  • What is the Flexible Deposit / Reservation Ticket?

    This is a new reservation option we have brought in for 2021, now extended into 2023 to provide piece of mind and an easy way to reserve seats without having to pay full price straight away.

    Please note – not all visiting shows have the option of our ‘Flexible Deposit’ ticket

    For just a £5 deposit – we will reserve the seat for you, with payment due at least 3 days before. You can contact us anytime up to this point to pay your full balance, or our box office team will contact you closer to the time to take a payment. We may require payment at an earlier date at our discretion.

    TERMS

    1. Your £5 deposit secures your ticket and seat (where applicable)  for the chosen show on the chosen performance date
    2. The £5 deposit is removed from the total ticket price (excluding booking fee) at the time the balance is due.
    3. The total ticket price may change – securing a seat with a £5 deposit does not ‘lock in’ the final price of the ticket, only payment in full (which is a full and final settlement to lock in the ticket price) can guarantee the final price of the ticket.
    4. The remaining balance is due in full at least 7 days prior to the performance date. We may call and request your balance sooner at our discretion.
    5. If you do not pay the remaining balance 7 days prior to the performance date, your seat reservations will be cancelled and released back on sale and your deposit balance can not be transferred to another performance after this deadline
    6. All Deposits/Ticket payments are non-refundable (as per our booking terms and conditions) unless protected by our Viva Ticket Protection scheme

    Full terms can be found online – click here

  • What is the Viva venue like?

    Our Cabaret Theatre at Viva is a spacious, modern and comfortable venue which seats up to 650 people.

    The stage is large, but close to the front tables – and all guests will feel like their part of the show with tables of various sizes.

    You’re free to get up and dance around the table if you want to (as long as you don’t spoil the view for anyone else), and you can move around the room freely during the performance (relaxed space policy)

    If you’ve ordered pre-ordered dining – then you’ll dine in your show seats before the curtain goes up on the performance.

    Here are some images of the Viva Cabaret Theatre

  • What is Ticket Protection?

    For £2.50 per ticket, you can opt to protect your ticket against illness, travel issues and other disruption with our ‘Viva Ticket Protection’ offer.

    For this we will offer a flexible booking arrangement, whereas if you are unable to make the performance for any reason – we will refund your tickets (including any box office charges) to a credit on your customer account with us which you can use at the venue towards any purchase for a period of 18 months.

    If ticket protection is not taken, all tickets are unfortunately non-refundable and cannot be transferred.

    Ticket Protection Terms
    • Tickets can only be credited in advance of a performance, we cannot apply credits after a show has occurred.
    • No monetary refunds or transfer to another customer can be undertaken.
    • Credit will last for 18 months from the date of cancellation before it will automatically expire.

For further ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ – please click here

Complete Your Visit & Dine With Us Too

Complete Your Visit & Dine With Us Too

We have a variety of dining and drinking choices to choose from – whether it’s a formal dining option, or you just want to order from our snack bar.

  • Pre Show Dining – 2/3 Course Dinner & Show (Fix Prixe)

    Pre-Show Dining – 2 / 3 Course Dinner & Show

    Enjoy a delicious pre-show meal, as you await the show with our ‘Fix Prixe’ 2 or 3 course delicious dinner & show dining package.

    Freshly made by our exec chef and his brigade – our menu changes seasonally. Click here for our current menu (PDF)

    2 courses £28.95pp with a dessert upgrade available for just £4.95

  • Pre-Show Dining in the Viva Vegas Diner & Bar

    Viva Vegas American Diner in Blackpool - Great places to eat in BlackpoolPre-Show Dining in the Viva Vegas Diner

    If you want to enjoy the sights, sounds and delicious tastes of our all American diner before the show, you can do so  in the Viva Vegas Diner & Bar.

    Book a table/booth online (we recommend latest booking of 6.15pm to be in time for the show) – click here

  • Pre-Ordered Snacks & Lighter Bites

    Pre-Order Snacks – Pizza & Platters

    If you just fancy something a little more informal, but just as tasty and filling – our pre-order pizza and ultimate platter upgrades are available for you.

    Pizza DealShowtime Snacks – 12″ Stone Baked Pizza – £13.95pp

    Delicious 12″ Pizza delivered to your seat.

    Choose from: Triple Cheese Pepperoni Sweet Chilli Chicken

    12″ Pizza Suitable for 1-2 people sharing. You are issued with a voucher on arrival to the venue to order your platter to be freshly made with a server when you’re ready to eat. Please note, that food ordering finishes at the end of the show interval

     

    You are issued with a voucher on arrival to the venue to order your platter to be freshly made with a server when you’re ready to eat. Please note, that food ordering finishes at the end of the show interval

    These items are available to order online when booking your show tickets, or book later before your visit to the venue (up to 3pm on the day of your show visit). Please advise of any allergies or special requirements when booking. We also recommend advising your server when ordering in the venue of  any allergen or specific dietary requirements

  • Snack Bar (Order when you visit)

    Snack Bar

    During this performance, our snack bar will be open serving up hot food and tasty treats! Order via your table server and have our freshly cooked food served directly to your table

    View Menu and more details here

  • What are the timings for dining?

    Our dining service commences at 6pm, before our doors open to general ticket holders. New for 2023 - diners will enjoy dining in our Round Room Restaurant area before taking your seats for the show.

    We request that customers dining with us arrive no later than 6.30pm to ensure we can serve you before the show commences. You can enjoy a great meal and a drink whilst you take in the atmosphere before curtain up!
  • Do we need to pre-order our food?

    We now offer an a-la-carte service for dining. We do require pre-ordered choices for parties of 10 or more people.

    To submit your menu choices – please click here

  • Drinks Table Service

    Table Service – Drinks

    We have an extensive drinks menu including draught and bottle beers, wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

    You can also ‘pre-order’ certain discounted drinks packages via the box office– so that your drinks are ready and brought to you as soon as you arrive at your table to avoid any wait times, or queues.

    Our draught beers are – Coors Light, Carling, Worthingtons, Carling Cider, Carling Dark Fruits and Madri. 4 pint pitchers and beer towers available (to reduce trips to the bar and to save money!)

 

To submit dining choices for our ‘Pre-Show Dining’ package – click here

 

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