Happiness! The Ken Dodd Exhibition
Opening on 24 June and running until 2 January, this major new exhibition brings Sir Ken Dodd’s extraordinary world of comedy, laughter and happiness to Blackpool in spectacular style. Packed with iconic costumes, famous tickling sticks, rare memorabilia, original notebooks, hilarious props and interactive experiences, it’s a joyful journey through the life and career of […]
Going Viral: Silver Surfers vs TikTok Teens
Unruly pensioners. A scheming outsider. And a group of residents who refuse to go quietly. When a cynical teenager and a charming “reporter” arrive at Daisy House, they bring more than just disruption, they threaten everything the residents hold dear. But these are Northerners. They don’t give up easily. Singing, dancing, and bingo like you’ve […]
Theatre Preview: Sideshows, Seagulls and Shanties
For the past decade, The Old Electric has been making work rooted in Blackpool – turning local histories, overlooked voices and experiences, and seaside oddities into inventive community theatre. Now, as it celebrates its 10th anniversary year, it’s taking that spirit into community venues with a new production, Sideshows, Seagulls and Shanties. Created by The […]
Rocket Man
A celebration of Sir Elton John, a live band will take you down the Yellow Brick Road with two hours of hits from the legend’s back catalogue, including, Saturday Night’s Alright, Crocodile Rock, I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues, Daniel, I’m Still Standing, Philadelphia Freedom, Your Song and many, many more.