Aishley Docherty, Author at Blackpool Social Club

22 Jun

Sensational Smash-hit SIX at Blackpool Opera House

Aishley Docherty0 CommentsLocal Newsdance, live theatre, Music, musical, musicals, SIX, Theatre, Winter Gardens

The international smash hit musical SIX is headed to the Opera House In Blackpool from Wednesday 7th July 2021 as part of a major UK tour. The explosive multi-award-winning show has celebrated huge successes after the release of its soundtrack in 2018 which stormed the charts across the globe. Then followed a UK tour and a period in The west end before Covid-19 forced its closure. The triumph of this incredible sell-out Tudor take-off can probably be attributed to the powerful messaging that underpins its vibrant soundtrack and ball busting girl band format . The show is certainly boundary-pushing, genre-redefining,…

04 Jun

New release for the Queens of Blackpool! Rae Morris ft. Soph Aspin

Aishley Docherty0 CommentsLocal News, Music & GigsBlackpool, entertainment, Music, Rae Morris, Soph Aspin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Musically inspired chippy tea Fridays in Blackpool featuring Rae Morris and Soph Aspin. Today is National Fish and chips day, and with that comes the release of a delightful new track from local lass Rae Morris. The song features the queen of Blackpool grime Sophie Aspin who brings a new flavour to Rae's sound and style. The two Blackpool talents have collaborated to deliver a beautifully unconventional record, creating a wave of interest on social media, with support across the board and the backing of Spice girl Mel C who recently commented 'Yes! Blackpool Massive'. Earlier this year Rae…

10 May

Kim Woodburn by the seaside in raunchy adult panto!

Aishley Docherty0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performancenorth pier, pantomime

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It's a well-known fact that Blackpool is the place to be for Panto lovers, who flock to the stalls every year for a bit of festive family fun! But this summer, the seats are strictly reserved for the grown-ups in this camp new creation. Renowned theatre company LHK Productions is heading to Blackpool in July with the adult pantomime 'Aladdin & His Magic Ring'. With TV presenter and household favorite Kim Woodburn playing The beloved Genie, audiences are promised a raunchy, rude, and X-rated performance! Aladdin & His Magic Ring is about a young, audacious man who needs to…

07 Jun

Rae is reborn with new single

Aishley Docherty0 CommentsMusic & Gigs

Reborn, the sparky synth lined new single from Rae Morris could not be more true to it's title. After listening to the track I felt a strong new direction for the loveable Blackpool born musician. After her album 'Unguarded' was critically acclaimed in 2015 the young artist left fans with a taste for more, and has delivered a healthy serving. 'Reborn' has already lead to huge anticipation from fans for the release of her second album. The track builds to a crescendo of synth and drums accompanied by the unique and unmistakable vocals of Rae Morris who once again, presents…

22 Feb

West End Hip-Hop goes West Coast with Zoonation

Aishley Docherty0 CommentsLocal News

Zoonation Dance company are on the road and heading for Blackpool. After the success of 'Into the Hoods Remixed' at the Peacock Theatre in London late last year, the hip-hop dance company will now tour this funk fuelled, family friendly, fairy-tale mashup, around the country. The production is a fresh, remixed version of 'into the hoods', which stormed the West End in 2008, becoming one of the first ever hip-hop dance shows, and the longest running dance show in West End history. Into The Hoods Remixed is set in the 'Ruff Endz Estate' and tells the story of how two…

06 Feb

From War Horse to Mr Punch

Aishley Docherty0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance

A brand new puppet show has been developed, with support from LeftCoast, especially for this year’s Showzam Festival which puts a new spin on traditional Punch and Judy and offers long-term performance opportunities for local actors. The Diabolical Mr Punch is the invention of Melanie Whitehead, who is the driving force behind The Electric Sunshine Project, a new theatre company set-up specifically to trial creative ideas, artistic projects and theatre-making initiatives in the Blackpool area, but the puppet show has been a long-time in the making... In April 2013, after leaving a full-time position in a national arts organisation, Melanie…