show Archives - Blackpool Social Club

19 Oct

Grayson Perry wows the Blackpool audience with solo show

David Simper0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performancealanmeasles, artist, Blackpool, Grayson Perry, graysonperry, normalpeople, show, Winter Gardens

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Yes, after I was wondering how Grayson would handle such a show, Grayson Perry wows the Blackpool audience with a solo show, not an exaggeration. Two instagram chums posted their approval too. I have been a long term Grayson fan and absolutely loved his sweet Grayson's Art Club show (come back soon, please; I need some value for the bloody TV licence). Would Grayson do some art on stage? He doesn't throw his pots so I knew that wouldn't happen. No, he basically ruminated through his personal philosophy, gave us some life back story, threw in a few anecdotes…

01 Sep

Ready to Party? – it’s the Virtual Illuminations switch-on

David Simper0 CommentsMusic & GigsBlackpool, Covid-19, heroes, illuminations, lights, show, stars, switch-on, virtual

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Blackpool illuminations switch-on - it’s the resort’s biggest party of the year – and for once, everyone is invited! The traditional Illuminations Switch-On concert usually takes place in a packed seafront arena with an audience of almost 20,000 people fortunate enough to secure a ticket. However, COVID restrictions mean no live 2020 event, the first break in more than 70 years. Instead VisitBlackpool is getting ready to stage its first ever virtual Switch-On. The hour-long streamed Blackpool illuminations switch-on concert, in association with MTV, starts at 8.30pm on the night of Friday 4 September. It is freely accessible and…

12 Sep

Heritage Open Days – Starting Tomorrow

Claire Griffiths0 CommentsHeritageBlackpool, blackpool families, community, entertainment, Exhibition, heritage, library, local history, show, Theatre

Blackpool's hidden heritage is impressive, and often uncommented on as many articles throughout the UK discuss Blackpool's shortcomings. AltBlackpool wants to uncover instead the most interesting and unique happenings across the Fylde Coast, and you would be hard pushed to find more interesting happenings than the Heritage Events and drop-in sessions. From the 13th of September, there are a number of free drop-in sessions, and some with a minimal charge. The joy of getting an access all areas pass to places such as Blackpool Town Hall, a place I had never visited until last year, is encouraged whilst the doors are…

17 Aug

Review – Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival

David Simper0 CommentsLocal Newsdrink, festival, fleetwood, food, fylde, local, show

The sixth annual Fylde Coast Food and Drink Festival was a foodie's cornucopia of quality and often local produce. Held in Fleetwood's splendid Marine Hall and indeed in its grounds, the event showcased quality food and drink from across our region. With mass produced food dominating the market, designed for profit not nutrition and taste, it's well worth getting behind these dedicated local food entrepreneurs. As a jam fan, Hannah's Country Kitchen's to the left were well nice with two jars purchased. The Thornton Cleveleys Brass Band played in the background and really sounded good, adding atmosphere. A number of…

06 Aug

There’s No Place Like Blackpool For A New Toto

David Simper0 CommentsTheatre, Dance & Performanceaudition, Blackpool, Christmas, oz, show, toto, wizard

Fans of The Wizard of Oz will know that there's no place like Blackpool for a new Toto, Dorothy's famous and fearless pooch who plays a crucial role in the plot. Now your own mini-hound may have the chance to be Toto, one of the most famous canine characters in film history, appearing in the Blackpool Winter Gardens spectacular Christmas version of this beloved tale. Having recently viewed the original film, I can say that the story stands up very well in this CGI-over-reliant age and now here's a live version to grace our very own resort. The show hits…

06 Mar

Winter Gardens About To Get All Shook Up

Jill Reidy0 CommentsMusic & Gigs, Theatre, Dance & PerformanceBlackpool, celebration, Elvis, entertainment, icon, impersonator Elvis Presley, show, singing, songs, Winter Gardens

American Elvis tribute artist Dean Z has been secured by the Winter Gardens to head the all-star line-up for the return of the Elvis Celebration 2018 this June. The celebrated Grand Champion of the Ultimate Elvis Contest joins an already stellar line up, including Eddy Popescu, Matt King and Ricky Aaron and more, who are set to leave crowds ‘All Shook Up’ when the popular 3-day event returns this summer. World renowned Elvis Tribute Artist, Dean Z, became the Ultimate Elvis champion in 2013, following a global tour including performances in Japan, Australia, Norway, Denmark, England, across Canada and the…