Stephen Dunstan, Author at Blackpool Social Club

21 Dec

Want To Make 2018 With Left Coast?

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News

Left Coast have been celebrating the efforts of their 'Maker' volunteers this week, and reaching out to those who would like to get involved next year. Events facilitated by the volunteer Left Coast Makers during 2017 included:- 'Depart' by CIRCA, a crepuscular piece in the iconic Stanley Park The annual Spare Parts Festival now an established part of Fleetwood's Tram Sunday 'Rear View' by IOU, a thought provoking piece where the audience were escorted round Blackpool viewing from the back of a converted double decker bus Support to several of the events in the autumn half term Lightpool Festival The…

15 Dec

Blott Through The Years

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken Word, Visual Arts & Exhibitions

Looking for last minute stocking fillers for the artistic types in your life. You could do worse than buy the new history of Blott Artist Studio. Artist Corrine Streetly, Blott Studio's Director, has produced 'Blott History 2000-2016' looking back on the many different artists who have exhibited there in this period, and also recognising the contribution of many hard working volunteers. The book traces the development of the Blackpool art heritage since the turn of the millennium. Many of the artists featured have taught future generations of artistic talent at Blackpool and the Fylde College and some ex-members still do. Some…

14 Dec

Run Blackpool parkrun…or run Blackpool parkrun

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsSports & Wellbeing

Earlier this year the national and now international phenomenon that is parkrun came to Blackpool. Every Saturday at 9am a free timed 5k run / walk takes place in Stanley Park; fun runners gather at the clock tower and make their way to the nearby start. A team of volunteers ensure that they are able to do their two laps of a circuit round the lake safely and without detriment to other park users. If you are interested in running register yourself at parkrun.co.uk. You can then print off your barcode, which you will need to get an official time.…

07 Dec

Jimi The Rapscallion

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News, Visual Arts & Exhibitions

AltBlackpool has been contacted by aspiring Blackpool artist Jimi Francis. With the help of some friends he recently held an event called 'The Rapscallions Art Show' at Bloomfield Road. An example of Jimi's work is included above this article. Jimi is looking for further exposure and would love to hear from any local venues, artists or shows who are looking for work to exhibit. You can contact Jimi via Facebook (jimi.francis.7), or see more of his work by following him on Instagram ('veaseyrule').

05 Dec

Grundy Launches New Year Programme

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsVisual Arts & Exhibitions

Yesterday at The Grundy a group from the local arts community were invited to meet the new Curator Paulette Terry Brien, as well as hear about some of the new developments at The Gallery. Alt Blackpool's roving reporter didn't take a notebook and pen so what follows are only highlights. An exhibition including a scale model of a pier will snake through the gallery in an exhibition which will also include other pier related exhibits within the gallery's existing collection. Later in the year there will also be a circus themed exhibition trading on Blackpool's links with this art form.…

04 Dec

SOS – Support Of Students

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News

Blackpool and the Fylde College are holding a free event next week where they will tell those involved with arts and other charitable organisations how students might be able to help them. The College represents more than 20,000 students, and this is a potential opportunity for them to paired with worthy projects locally. The event is being held next Thursday 14th December at the Bispham campus on Ashfield Road, between 9.30 and 11.30. You can register to attend on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/community-engagement-project-tickets-39509455846?aff=efbeventtix.

04 Dec

After The Storm – Tonight

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News

If you are a fan of more thoughtful cinema and at a loose end tonight (Monday) why not join Fylde Film Society for their showing of After The Storm. After the death of his father, a private detective struggles to find child support money and reconnect with his son and ex-wife. It is described by Craig Skinner in Flick Reel as 'a subtly moving, witty and wonderfully observed human drama, this is a beautifully low-key drama from a director who seems to understand people in such an utterly profound way. The Fylde Film Society is a group of cinema lovers from…

02 Dec

Calling Aspiring Playwrights

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken Word, Theatre, Dance & Performance

Have you even considered writing your own play, but felt a little daunted by it all and in need of some direction. The Electric Sunshine Project's New Views Play Writing Course starting in January could be what you are looking for. The ten week course is aimed at anyone aged 16+ looking to build confidence in creative writing. It is held at The Oracle in South Shore and follows the framework of the acclaimed National Theatre Learning’s programme for emerging playwrights; New Views. Each week participants gain insights from some of today’s most significant professional playwrights such as David Hare, Richard Bean and Roy…

02 Dec

Book Your Summer Holiday (Tickets)

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performance

A brand new production based on the iconic 1963 film is heading to Blackpool for one week next July. This musical includes all of the number one hits from the movie, plus some additional Cliff Richard classics. The famous red double-decker bus with make its stop at the Opera House Blackpool from Tuesday 24 to Saturday 28 July 2018. Summer Holiday tells the story of Don and his fellow London Transport mechanics as they journey together in a red double-decker bus through Paris, the Alps, Italy and Greece. Along the way they pick up a girl singing group and a…

05 Oct

LOL Comedy Club At The Grand This Friday

Stephen Dunstan0 CommentsLocal News, Theatre, Dance & Performance

Have you got any plans tomorrow night (Friday)? If not why not get yourself down to The Grand Theatre for the latest in their dependably hysterical Laugh Out Loud Comedy Nights. Nick Doody is one of brightest talents on the comedy circuit. Sharp and topical, his brand of political comedy and satire has won him fans all over the country. He has supported the likes of Bill Hicks, written for 8 Out Of Ten Cats and performed on The Mark Thomas Comedy Project. Against the advice of his agent Nick also performed as MC Hammer on BBC4’s ‘Late Edition’… Kevin…