Blackpool Social Club presents author Catherine Chidgey in conversation on 6th October. Chidgey is the bestselling, prize-winning New Zealand novelist and short-story writer. She will be discussing her latest book, Pet, as well her research for a new novel – set right here in Blackpool. Find out more here
A screening of the original 1984 modern classic. Three parapsychologists forced out of their university funding set up shop as a unique ghost removal service in New York City, attracting frightened yet skeptical customers.
The Regent screens this classic 1973 horror. Sergeant Howie (Edward Woodward) arrives on the small Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the report of a missing child. A conservative Christian, the policeman observes the residents' frivolous sexual displays and strange pagan rituals, particularly the temptations of Willow (Britt Ekland), daughter of the island magistrate.
The Regent screens this 1962 adaptation of the Harper Lee classic. In the Depression era, Atticus Finch, a lawyer, sets out to defend a black man, who is accused of raping a white woman. Meanwhile, his children, Scout and Jem, spy on their reclusive neighbour.
Made in Blackpool is an evening celebrating four short films made in Blackpool by House of Tales and Out of the Ark Productions. The screening includes the premiere of Changing Tides, a film is about end-of-life alcoholism, abandonment and finding hope in unexpected places, and a Q&A with filmmakers. Read more about the film here.
July 1940. After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms. This National Theatre production is given a cinema screening.
Get your detective skills ready! You and your team will need to uncover clues, decipher riddles and solve challenging tasks, in a bid to be crowned Library Quest champions! Get your pals together (up to five per team) and get your team ticket here to receive your first task. £5 per team.
Tidal Beats is a community drumming organisation based in Blackpool. The work we do is based on our experiences of the beneficial aspects of group drumming. All are welcome to join their Community Drumming Circle – a mixture of free playing and trying to teach some specific patterns and rhythms. Bring your own drum and folding chair if you can, or let them know if you're attending without a drum, so they can provide one.
From getting lost at sea to setting a sacred island on fire, auditioning for his part on EastEnders to filming in active war zones across the world, in his new book Kemp shares the heart-warming, hilarious and hard-hitting stories of some of the unexpected adventures that have happened along the way. Plackitt & Booth Booksellers host the author. A £37 ticket includes a welcome drink, lunch and the book. Plackitt & Booth Booksellers host the author. A £37 ticket includes a welcome drink, lunch and the book.