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14 Dec

Collective Joy and Political Parodies: The Return of Blackpool’s Pantomime

Beth Barker1 CommentTheatre, Dance & PerformanceChristmas, family, pantomime, review, Theatre

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] After the widespread disappointment of last Christmas which saw theatre productions cancelled all over the country, December marks the welcome return of Blackpool’s beloved annual pantomime. This year’s show is a well-known classic – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs – produced by Martin Dodd for UK Productions. Here’s our review of the show. One of the greatest things about panto is that it truly is for everyone. Spanning back to the 16th century, this now-festive tradition is a must-have for millions of families at Christmas time. From our seats in the stunning Grand Theatre’s dress circle, we were…

Leave a light on: Lightpool Festival postponed

Catherine Mugonyi0 CommentsLocal Newsfamily, festival, half term, illuminations, lightpool, performance

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blackpool’s annual Lightpool Festival has been postponed due to ongoing COVID restrictions. The two-week event, which was due to run over the half-term holiday from October 16-31, is an annual celebration of live performance, 3D projection shows, parades and light-based installations. Organisers VisitBlackpool said today that the current restrictions on events, coupled with growing uncertainty over the possibility of further national restrictions in the weeks ahead, meant that the main elements of the programme could not go ahead as planned.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image="24008" img_size="large" add_caption="yes" alignment="center"][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Cllr Gillian Campbell, Cabinet Member for Tourism & Culture, said: “It is really disappointing that we…

Family film programme at The Regent cinema is all cued up for August

David Simper0 CommentsFilmaugust, Blackpool, bowie, et, family, Film, ghostbusters, labyrinth, lion king, poppins, regent

With the big school holiday hoving into view, Blackpool's hidden gem The Regent cinema has a family film programme cued up and ready to go. With tickets reduced to £5 per person, now's the time to introduce your family to the wonderful world of real cinema, supported by traditional treats from the fully licensed snack bar. Spooling out over August, these are true family movies that will entertain all ages and if some are nostalgic, well what's wrong with a bit of that? First up (3 August) is that timeless classic Mary Poppins, featuring then state of the art mixed live…