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interview

12 May

The Escape Plan at The Old Electric Henry Normal interview : Jazz Clubs, Pulp and Caroline Aherne

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performancehenry normal, interview

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Beyond the lockdowns, Normal service resumes – in conversation with Henry Normal by Malcolm Wyatt. A man synonymous with Mrs Merton, Pulp and Jazz Clubs arrives at The Old Electric Friday 13th May 2022. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s fair to say Henry Normal kept himself busy over the 18 months when the world seemed to stand still, a spell that for this Nottingham-born BAFTA award-winner included publication of two new poetry collections. After more than 30 years making acclaimed TV and film, writer and producer Henry – real name Peter Carroll – has returned to his love of poetry, new live tour…

12 Jul

Interview with The Fandangoe Kid Part Two

Laura Green0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, artist, Blackpool, interview, local history, story

Last month a series of mysterious artworks started to appear around town catching the attention of tourists and locals alike. These bold text-based pieces brightened up the corners of Blackpool with messages of hope and words of wisdom about living after experiencing trauma and loss. With a little help from the creative community I managed to track down the artist and speak to her about her work. In the second of two pieces for altblackpool The Fandangoe Kid tells me about her current practice and her plans for the future. Could you tell me a bit about the work you…