Be welcomed by associate artist Liz Wilkinson and take part in a short course which will help you discover how you can improve your confidence and self-esteem. Using a series of fun and simple activities, in a friendly, low-pressure environment, you’ll support each other and develop skills which you can transfer into your social life or workplace.
Creative Sign Language is a beautiful, accessible art form, delivered by Tramshed Theatre Company. Using British Sign Language, the accessible theatre company adapt the signs creatively, to interpret popular music through movement. The workshops are relaxed, fully accessible and delivered in a safe and encouraging environment. No previous experience of British Sign Language or movement is needed to take part.
Next week the Grand hosts Lore, a new production from award-winning company James Wilton Dance. In a workshop inspired by the production Blackpool Social Club writer Zowie Swan will explore our local folklore and histories and how they connect us to a global culture of storytelling and tradition. Tickets are free, but need to be booked via [email protected] to secure your place. Booking is open now. LORE itself will take place on Thursday 8th February in the theatre and you can book tickets here.
Join Aunty Social for an unforgettable evening celebrating the best of LGBTQIA+ film from the Iris Prize. This programme is a collection of short films that explores looking for love, finding love, desire, and human connections in various forms. This event includes an introduction from Iris Prize festival’s own Grant Vidgen, a Q&A with the producer of Malwa Khushan, Neeraj Churi. Admission includes tea, coffee, soft drinks.Suitable for people aged 15 years and over. There will also be an option to watch the films from home and join the live introduction/Q&A. To do this, please select the online ticket option.…
Join Joe for a relaxed sewing workshop where we’ll make a snake-style draught excluder using basic sewing machine techniques. This workshop will guide you through the process, using both hand and machine sewing to create your own bespoke draught excluder for your door or a window, to help keep your home warm. The workshop is suitable for people of all abilities and skill levels, so newbies are welcome and is an excellent project to start learning to sew. Ideal for beginners, and those wanting to improve their sewing machine skills. All materials and equipment will be provided – although you…
Join Joe for a relaxed sewing workshop where we’ll make a snake-style draught excluder using basic sewing machine techniques. This workshop will guide you through the process, using both hand and machine sewing to create your own bespoke draught excluder for your door or a window, to help keep your home warm. The workshop is suitable for people of all abilities and skill levels, so newbies are welcome and is an excellent project to start learning to sew. Ideal for beginners, and those wanting to improve their sewing machine skills. All materials and equipment will be provided – although you…
Join this paint and sip party, hosted by local artist Iz Durose, to paint your own masterpiece! Be taken step by step for an easy painting experience while you kick off your celebrations in style. Tickets include your first drink and all supplies needed. Basically real life Bob Ross.
Initially emerging from the UK ska/punk scene, Popes Of Chillitown quickly established themselves as keen to break conventions and incorporate wider influences into their sound. Impossible to tie down and with enough energy to power a small city, their songs drag you through punk, two-tone, rock, hip-hop, reggae, drum & bass, dub, metal and more. Support from Kugo Death Ray
Tramhaus is a band who flourishes in the unknown and enjoys looking for the boundaries of the common ground. With their overwhelming live energy, they will be able to turn venues into sweating crowds which will be sucked in the hypnosis of the postpunk music of the likings of bands such as Viagra Boys and Pissed Jeans. Support from Sugarstone and Double Think.
KERRANG'D! cover all your favourite Rock, Emo, Alternative and Metal classics from the 90s & early 00s. From Sum 41 to System of a Down, Papa Roach to Blink 182 and everything in between. “These guys perform tracks Live better than the original bands” – Benji Webbe (Skindred)