Indie comedy night Small and Shorty present an Edinburgh Fringe preview show from Manchester stand up comic and podcast host Harry Stachini. In his one man show Stachini argues that most of us carry grenades - some are small, like farting in a lift and owning up to it, but some are f***ing massive mate. His was medium to large and once he pulled the pin it destroyed an eight-year relationship, a mortgage and a blue whippet. Stachini serves up an hour of relatable, honest, and hilarious stand-up, shining a light on the grenades that we all carry.
This July, spontaneous art Happenings will take place in over 30 locations around the globe and one is set to erupt on the Comedy Carpet. Led entirely by participants, the Happenings themselves are a secret that will be revealed on the day but the theme is ‘Joy Sandwich’ and will wrestle with recurring themes in multi-disciplinary British artist Stuart Semple’s work - ideas of technological isolation, physical community, connection and the impact of art on societal mental health. Please bring (if you can -not essential) one or more of the below: -Strawberry Jam -Sliced bread (no nuts) -A blunt knife…
Endorsed by Mick Fleetwood and channeling the spirit of the legendary band at their best, fans old and new will rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time.
In this creative writing workshop, you’ll learn techniques to create your own short stories based on historic artefacts. Using the techniques that helped her write her short story The Call of the Sea from Lancashire Stories Anthology, writer and journalist Antonia Charlesworth Stack will guide you through ways to draw inspiration from a variety of objects connected to the Blackpool Heritage Action Zone area. You will explore newspaper archive cuttings, photographs and objects and learn how to use them to inform your story in a relaxed conversational learning environment.
Is your wellbeing suffering because of the climate crisis? Find out how to turn your anxiety into planet-protecting action in this workshop run by the Activism Alliance and the Ella Baker School of Organising, who specialise in training community activists using fantastic training materials based on concrete examples of struggles here in the UK. You don’t need to identify as an activist or come with any specific knowledge. Everyone has expertise to share through their lived experience and anyone can be an activist. Suggested age range 15-20, but if you’re older or younger and interested in social action you’re welcome.
Are you tired of seeing empty shops on a once bustling high street? What would you fill the spaces with? Join artist Hannah Blackman-Kurz in a colourful re-imagining of Blackpool’s high street. Embrace your wildest dreams and imagine a high street full of all your favourite things, a place to be celebrated and shared with everyone. Pick up your pencils and pens and add some colour to blank shutters and empty windows. You will take home a little concertina fold out of your design to put on your shelf or window for everyone to see. No drawing experience needed. There…
Storyboarding is a method used by film directors to plan out their movies using visual images. In this interactive workshop will focus on breaking down your story idea into big scene moments. Look at storyboard examples used by Alfred Hitchcock and animators before creating your own version. Art skills aren’t important – you can use stick characters if you are not confident at drawing! Learn about the Winter Gardens and look at old postcards and other images that depict the entertainment complex through time. Brownrigg is the author of the Gracie Fairshaw Mystery Series (Uclan Publishing) which is set in…
Reclaim Blackpool has joined forces Basic Bxtch - a local naughty dog treats company for evening group walk for women (and their dogs)! If you’d like to simply walk your dog without the fear of being hounded, then please join us as we try and tame the pack mentality and bring misogyny to heel. The group meets every Tuesday evening with locations arranged via WhatsApp. Message 'Good Boy' to to 07738 411891 to join.
Are you bothered by something unfair in society? Want to do something about it? Blackpool Activist Alliance invites you to a series of workshops where participants will share skills and knowledge that empower us to make positive change on the issues we care about. Activism 101 is a beginner’s guide, for young people who have questions and ideas like: am I an activist? how do I find my people? what is already happening locally?. You don’t need to identify as an activist or come with any specific knowledge. Everyone has expertise to share through their lived-experience and anyone can be…
Danger! Danger! Bootleg hosts Detroit legends Electric Six as part of an intimate run of shows across the summer. Following support from Enjoyable Listens, the band mixes garage rock, disco, punk, new wave, and metal into cleverly dumb, in-your-face songs celebrating hedonism in multiple forms. The show is a sell out but keep your eye out for resale tickets.