entertainment Archives - Blackpool Social Club

10 Oct

Creative Callout: Actors wanted for comedy pilot

Linda Hampton0 CommentsLocal Newsauditions, Blackpool, Comedy, community theatre, entertainment, performance, Theatre

A Blackpool-based production company is seeking three actors for their forthcoming November shoot of a comedy drama. Friendly Way Productions Ltd seeks three people to join the existing cast for the filming of the pilot episode of their new series, AmDram. Shoot dates are 2nd-4th November 2023 and the deadline for applications is 23rd October. Casting breakdown and all details of how to apply can be found here. Actors will be required to submit their self-tapes for consideration for the following roles: Thomas (late twenties-early thirties) is a recent divorcee who joins a local amateur theatre group as a way…

23 Jul

Review: Women Rockin’ Harmony Choir Summer Concert

Linda Hampton0 CommentsMusic & GigsBlackpool, choir, community, community groups, concert, entertainment, live music, Music, performance, singing

The Urban Arts Studio in St Annes burst into life in July when a choir of ladies with a big rockin’ attitude sung their way through an appealing menu of some of the most iconic rock songs by female artists. It was a sold-out house at this cosy St Annes venue for the first full-length concert by the Women Rockin’ Harmony Choir, based in Bispham. Experienced choir director Tanya Laurence has been putting this group of singing women through their paces since she formed the choir in February 2022. For all us would-be rock chicks the programme was like a…

04 Feb

Boldly exploring futuristic and heritage film at the Winter Gardens Film Festival this February

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsFilm, HeritageBlackpool, community, entertainment, Film, film festival, filmmaking, heritage, Lancashire, performance, Vintage Film, Winter Gardens Film Festival

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blackpool's very own film festival is back, having announced a programme of screenings, talks and workshops full of futuristic film and vintage delights. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Following last year's comeback event, The Winter Gardens Film Festival returns to the iconic venue from the 11th to 12th February 2023 and will include its usual variety of classic and contemporary film. Main screenings will take place in the wonderful Opera House at the Winter Gardens. Built in 1939 as a cine-variety theatre, combining a super cinema with a world class stage for theatrical performance, the venue's capacity of just under 3000 makes it the…

14 Sep

Blackpool to host Word Fest Literature Festival

Linda Hampton0 CommentsLiterature & Spoken Word, Theatre, Dance & PerformanceBlackpool, book, books, bookshop, celebrity, children, Comedy, entertainment, families, literature, podcast, Spoken Word, Winter Gardens

Blackpool is getting its very own literature festival this autumn in Word Fest, a weekend of literary events and spoken word where literary heavyweights and popular authors host events side by side with celebrity writers. Running between Friday 7th until Monday 10th October 2022, the festival takes the form of a series of ticketed events to hear authors talk about their love of writing and their books, answer questions and sign books for fans. Most ticket prices include a copy of the latest publication by the author. Hosted and held in the Winter Gardens and co-produced by Kirkham's independent coffee…

02 Sep

Behind the Scenes with BFLOC – Little Shop of Horrors. Part 1: Down on Skid Row

Louise Ashcroft0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & PerformanceAmateur Dramatics, BFLOC, entertainment, Lowther Pavilion, musical, performance, st annes, Theatre, what's on

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It’s not long since the curtain came down on the latest show from Blackpool and Fylde Light Opera Company at The Grand Theatre. Their production of Boogie Nights finished at the end of May and the rehearsals for Little Shop of Horrors started almost immediately. There’s no rest for the wicked and with the tight turnaround to the next opening night, every rehearsal counts. In the lead up to the show, we will be bringing you a series of behind-the-scenes articles, so you can learn more about the cast and crew and the legacy of this well-established local amateur…

24 Jul

Story Trails Made us See Blackpool Differently

Linda Hampton0 CommentsFilm, Heritage, Visual Arts & Exhibitionsart exhibition, artist, Augmented Reality, Blackpool, community, entertainment, Exhibition, Film, heritage, history, library, local history, photography, Place, Virtual Reality

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When you visit Central Library in Blackpool you expect to step into different worlds through the medium of books. Last weekend it was more ‘if you go into the library today, you’re sure of a big surprise!’ as audiences entered the worlds of Virtual Reality (VR) and interactive Augmented Reality (AR). Story Trails is the UK’s largest immersive storytelling project and brings together the past, present and future using the latest technology. Through immersive cinema experience, 3D maps of Blackpool or a VR headset bringing to life BFI & BBC archives, there was much to choose from. Throughout the…

29 Apr

Teamwork makes the “Dream” work! New show at The Old Electric

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & PerformanceArt, Blackpool, community, entertainment, performance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Old Electric welcomes spring with their new production, Dream; an exciting collaboration between Blackpool & the Fylde School of Arts, House of Wingz and The Electric Sunshine Project (TESP). Dream is a unique spin on Shakespeare’s comedy classic, A Midsummer Night’s Dream but this version is set somewhere in the 1980s, bringing with it a broad range of influences from the era including vogue ballroom culture, striking workers, yuppies, gender- fluidity and neon.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Performances are on at The Old Electric theatre at 7pm on Friday 20 May and 2pm and 7pm on Saturday 21 May. The show will last…

30 Aug

Discover your Clown Spirit: Free online workshop

Linda Hampton0 CommentsOpportunities, Theatre, Dance & Performanceartist, clown, entertainment, performance, spirit, transformation, workshops

A FREE online workshop for people of all experience levels who want to unlock the transformational power of clowning. Have you always wanted to try your hand at clowning? Are you a secret clown at heart? Would you like to find out more about what being a clown is really about? Then read on-this could be your chance to run away and join that beckoning circus. Barnaby King has dedicated his life to the art of clowning since 2000. He’s written books, made shows and convened festivals. But he tells us that his greatest joy is passing on the spirit,…

07 Aug

In Her Place: Our Electric Princess

Stephanie Cottle0 CommentsColumns & Opinion, HeritageBlackpool, community, community theatre, entertainment, heritage, performance, Place, Theatre

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Electric slide back in time with Stephanie Cottle and take a look at one of Blackpool’s historic buildings. Since the government announced further easing of COVID restrictions you may have noticed some curious creatures emerging from hibernation. No, I’m not talking about the return of the stag and hen parties, but rather a merry band of local thespians. Stretching out their long-rested legs, the colourful cohort have been taking to the streets of Blackpool and providing visitors to the town centre with some much needed fun and theatrics. But where are these captivating characters coming from? If you’ll allow…

04 Jun

New release for the Queens of Blackpool! Rae Morris ft. Soph Aspin

Aishley Docherty0 CommentsLocal News, Music & GigsBlackpool, entertainment, Music, Rae Morris, Soph Aspin

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Musically inspired chippy tea Fridays in Blackpool featuring Rae Morris and Soph Aspin. Today is National Fish and chips day, and with that comes the release of a delightful new track from local lass Rae Morris. The song features the queen of Blackpool grime Sophie Aspin who brings a new flavour to Rae's sound and style. The two Blackpool talents have collaborated to deliver a beautifully unconventional record, creating a wave of interest on social media, with support across the board and the backing of Spice girl Mel C who recently commented 'Yes! Blackpool Massive'. Earlier this year Rae…