An evening of laughter and entertainment with Jason Manford and a stellar lineup featuring Paul Sinha, Dara O’Briain, and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Showtown presents The House of Secrets Magic Show comedy festival special. Packed with close up magic, illusions and stage magic, this family show has something for everyone and promises an evening like no other in Blackpool. Experience magic and illusion in the intimate surroundings of the House of Secrets for a night out to remember!
Mick Miller is a comedy legend who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. In this show, Mick performs a full comedy set in the first half and is interviewed by Blackpool compere and close friend, Ryan Gleeson. The interview is very funny and informative, and it’s never the same twice. Ryan is always trying to find out new things and Mick keeps trying to make Ryan laugh. Doors open at 2pm and the show starts at 3pm. The bar will reopen after the show and there’s usually a chap you’ll probably recognise hanging around…
Drop into Showtown for free a family friendly silly session. Make a fake poo, spin a circus plate and lots more! Recommended audience age: Aimed at families with children aged between 2-12 years Tickets: Event is free but excludes admission to Showtown Blackpool residents have free admission to Showtown, for other admission prices please visit here.
Story Scientists, Professors Nook and Cranny are looking for answers. They want to crack the formula of the perfect stories. They have dissected tales in their lab, but now they are on an expedition, from here to there to solve the mysteries and patterns of spinning a good yarn. Families are invited to come on their quest, and make their own discoveries in the world of extremely silly storytelling. Recommended audience age: Suitable for a family audience
Top magician Russ Brown pulls back the green curtain to reveal some magic tricks to amaze and amuse your entire family! This event is a rare opportunity to learn the basics of magic and amaze your friends. Award winning magician Russ Brown is your host as he teaches you step by step how to make things transport, vanish and even float on a card’s edge! Join us for 60 mins of magic tricks, laughs and magic talk.
Join Showtown and Street Style Surgery for a family friendly silly session. Play around and make the funniest noises you possibly can with Victoria. Recommended audience age: Aimed at families with children aged between 5-12 years Tickets: £3 per child, adults are free. Ticket price excludes admission to Showtown. Blackpool residents have free admission to Showtown, for other admission prices please visit here.
‘I photograph comedians!’ is an exhibition at Showtown which celebrates British photographer Andy Hollingworth. His incredible photographs of some of Britain’s most iconic comedians feature in Showtown’s first major exhibition. Andy has a unique connection with his subjects and has captured legends like Rowan Atkinson and Victoria Wood. He is the go-to photographer for many modern favourites like Rosie Jones and Romesh Ranganathan. This exhibition celebrates the people that make Britain laugh! Tickets: Free but there is charge* to visit the rest of the museum. *Blackpool residents have free admission to Showtown, for other admission prices please visit here.
Exploring a life in the spotlight, Freddie will dive into stagecraft and the art of solo performance. Freddie Davies is the grandson of a music hall entertainer and one of Britain’s best loved comedians. From the 1960s to the 1980s, he appeared in many TV shows including Opportunity Knocks and Sunday Night at the Palladium. He billed himself as Freddie ‘Parrotface’ Davies and had his own TV series, parts in major TV soaps, dramas and films including Harry Potter and Funny Bones. He is a master of Panto and very much still at the top of his game after 50…
Join the library’s very own Jools for fun and giggles as she shares Ross Collins’ laugh-out loud picture books for Blackpool Comedy Festival.