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I Photograph Comedians by Andy Hollingworth, Showtown, Blackpool

Posted by Desmond Bullen | Aug 25, 2024 | Art, Arts

It all began with Charlie Williams. Less well remembered these days than some of his peers, the...

Painting the North: Blackpool Beach, Adam Ralston

Posted by Helen Nugent | Jun 17, 2024 | Archives

In the sixth instalment of Painting the North, Ant Cosgrove, the man behind The Northern Art Page on Facebook, shares striking works of art, sketches and drawings from around The North of England. As the weeks progress, Ant will...

Win box seats for four and meet the cast on the opening of STOMP

Posted by Helen Nugent | Jun 10, 2024 | Archives

Win box seats for four and meet the cast on the opening of STOMP The unstoppable smash-hit returns to Blackpool’s Grand Theatre for one week only and it’s fresher, faster and funnier than ever. Combining dance, comedy and music,...

Mad for Blackpool Illuminations

Posted by Drew Savage | May 16, 2024 | Archives

Northern institutions don’t come much bigger than the Blackpool Illuminations. They’re right up there with the Rugby League Grand Final and the Angel of the North, and they’ve been around a lot longer. So if you’re staging...