Claire Griffiths

I entered tentatively.  Would I like the theatre production? I knew I enjoyed the TV Show.  I asked myself whether it would be suitable for me, after all  I am thirty eight years old. I remembered other great shows from my youth; comical, informative and, most of all, great fun. The theatre was packed.  There were children everywhere.  It was stuffed with whippersnappers from rafter to rafter. The atmosphere was charged with the sort of excitement only children can create. I settled in for the show. On to the stage burst three lively characters, shortly joined by a more sensible female narrator. The actors' high energy…

As a photographer, I love to adventure down rabbit holes and wander through looking glasses.  When I was invited to preview The Grand Theatre's latest ballet production of Alice in Wonderland, I was 'curiouser and curiouser'. On Sunday 31 March for one night and in white rabbit tradition, The Grand Theatre will be exclaiming “Don’ t be late for a very important date!” as  the incredible adventures of Alice in Wonderland unfold on the stage. All the favourite characters will be present: Tweedledum and Tweedledee, The Cheshire Cat, The White Rabbit, The Mad Hatter and The Queen of Hearts to…

I met Michelle of Urban Dance Project earlier on in the year when I photographed Cowbell Radio's Alfresco. She was taking a cute streetdance class with some aspiring mini Bboys and Bgirls. Michelle was immediately approachable and helped set up some photographs for me with her group who were extremley photogenic - always a bonus. Following this, I asked if I could attend some of her classes to take some shots of her rehersals and dancers. I attended my first session on a Wednesday and joined a friendly class of enthusiastic movers and shakers. Musically, I totally appreciated it: Erykah…

If you have not heard of Showzam! you are missing out on something spectacular. Showzam! has been a regular feature in Blackpool and is about to enter its sixth year.  It is an extremley cool alternative magic and entertainment festival and Showzam! 2013 promises to be bigger and better than ever before with 150 performers taking part in a ten day festival from February 15th – 24th. Last year Showzam encouraged local schools to create and design headresses.  This year, a great deal of encouragement for creative kids prevails again.  All the primary schools in Blackpool will recieve a letter…