Showzam! 2016 programme

Blackpool’s Annual Festival of Circus & Performance

13 - 20 Feb 2016 www.showzam.co.uk @Showzam

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Welcome Roll up! Roll up! Showzam! is back for 2016 and is set to delight and excite you throughout February half term right here in Blackpool.

Starting on Saturday 13 with the circus running right through until Saturday 20 February, Showzam! will bring the spectacle of the big top to everyone’s favourite seaside town with an acrobatic array of free and ticketed shows to delight you. Expect the unexpected!

This year’s festival sees a stupendous line up of international artists and performers from the UK and Europe so what are you waiting for?

Pack your bag and run off to join the circus with Showzam! 2016.

Showzam! 2016 is brought to you by an exciting partnership between LeftCoast, VisitBlackpool, Blackpool BID, Winter Gardens, The Blackpool Tower and SeaChange Arts.

We’d also like to thank our local business supporters and Arts Council England who have made this year’s festival possible. Find out more about our supporters on page 18.

All information correct at the time of publishing.

For the latest updates visit www.showzam.co.uk or call the LeftCoast team on 01253 477973.

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Akoreacro (France) Klaxon

Sat 13 to Sat 20 Feb (excluding Wed 17 Feb) Blackpool Tower Circus Arena 2.30pm (75 mins) Akoreacro make their UK premier right here in Blackpool with a stupendous blend of high circus skills and music during February half term 2016. Combining violin, electric guitar, piano, beatboxing and trapeze this is French circus with a difference.

Funny, wacky and spectacular their show made up of five musicians and six circus performers will delight and excite you in the ring.

Don’t miss your chance to see this show which is currently selling out across Europe.

Tickets: £14 adults, £12 children or a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) for £45.

Book online at www.showzam.co.uk or call 01253 290190.

“Akoreacro has managed to merge music and acrobatics into a new language” The Depeche du Midi

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The ever popular Showzam! Carnival Ball is back for 2016 with the theme of ‘Decadence through the Ages.’ Hosted by your delectable MC for the evening Miss Abigail Collins.

From the roaring twenties to the swinging sixties, the excess of the eighties and into a new millennium, Showzam! Carnival Ball celebrates decadence throughout the decades.

Dress to impress from your favourite era and enjoy a riotous journey through the entertainment of the last 100 years.

Flappers showing rather more than a glimpse of stocking, silver screen sirens, dapper swinging gents and rock n’ rollers will rub shoulders with hepcats, hippies and disco divas, for a night of comedy, variety and burlesque.

After the show you’ll be treated to The Electric Swing Circus, a 6-piece fusion of saucy 20’s swing and stomping electro beats. Hot on their heels is suave and dapper DJ The Earl of Ealing with an eclectic mix of jazz, swing, disco, funk, electroswing and maybe the odd show tune – expect to dance.

7pm doors, 8pm show, 2am carriages 18 years + £25 floor side tables £20 balcony seats Visit www.showzam.co.uk or call 01253 290190 to book

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On the bill - ‘All thriller, no filler’ This year’s ball has the biggest line up ever, packed full of the very best comedy, variety and burlesque. Kicking off the night, dance troupe The Flaming Feathers will help you get your dancing shoes on with a special class to perfect your moves.

Mr B, The Gentleman Rhymer, with his 1930s debonair meets 90s rave and unique ‘chap hop’ style.

Astonishing, hilarious and totally unique, Rod Laver will excite and delight with his extraordinary oral juggling skills, the like of which you’ll have never seen before.

Alexandra Hofgartner will fly high with her stunning aerial performance blending burlesque, circus and cabaret into beautiful narratives.

Claudia Contortionista will bring the very highest of circus skills with her signature piece ‘the Marinella Bend’.

Rodney & Alexandra team up to a place where the bizzare becomes the normal and theatre and glamour are turned on their heads. Set to a soundtrack of The Dresend Dolls ‘Missed Me’ this act is sexy, funny and beautifully strange.

Stunning jazz soul diva Coco Malone with ‘a voice like chocolate poured over hot coals’ and a musical repertoire spanning from the 1920s right up to today will send shivers down your spine.

Also on the night you’ll be treated to performances from Florian Brooks, Bruce Air Head, Felipe Reye and Oriana.

Earl of Ealing

Bruce Air Head

Coco Malone

The Flaming Feathers

Florian Brooks

Rod Laver

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Blackpool’s Got Strictly X Factor Talent

Thu 18 and Fri 19 Feb at Bootleg Social Join us for 2 nights of marvellous mayhem hosted by Miss Abigail Collins and Rod Laver as Blackpool’s aspiring stars go head to head, showcasing their unique talents in a bid to win the coveted BGSXFT trophy. Just like Strictly, the acts will be judged by a professional panel and public vote.

Comedy, magic, variety, circus, burlesque, music, dance, poetry, dog acts, cat acts, some as big as yer hat acts quite literally anything goes and anything can happen (and most probably will).

Expect thrills, spills, and a-star-is-born chills in this gong show with a difference zero tantrums, 100% pure, raw talent.

The winner will receive an incredible prize package of career-related treats and tools, plus the chance to appear at the 2017 Showzam! Carnival Ball.

7pm 16 years+ £10 (double bill special – two nights), £7.50 (one night only) For more information or to book tickets visit www.showzam.co.uk or call 01253 290190.

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Bivouac by Generik Vapeur (France) Sat 13 Feb 5.15pm starting at St John’s Square

Starting at St John’s Square then moving around the town centre Bivouac takes the streets hostage in a piece of roving theatre which sees ten blue figures turn fountains, benches, statues and buildings into a stage of smoke and flame.

As they mysteriously emerge from the shadows, they’ll lead you on an epic journey in search of a place to gather. Then, just as they find their elusive objective, they disappear again in rock ‘n’ roll roar.

Generik Vapeur are one of France’s leading outdoor performance companies with a 40 year history of creating the most extraordinary work.

Don’t miss this unique spectacle the like of which Blackpool has never seen before.

Sat 13 Feb 5.15pm St John’s Square FREE (90 mins) Please note: This is an outdoor performance so you’re advised to wrap up warm and wear suitable footwear to follow the performance around the town centre.

The show will feature loud bangs and pyrotechnics.

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With thanks to Blackpool performers from Blackpool & Fylde College.

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Showzam! Central

Winter Gardens and walkabouts around the town centre

One of the highlights of the festival is the free family circus and street arts extravaganza that is Showzam! Central. Once again we’ll be taking over the beautiful Winter Gardens with all the magic of the big top waiting for you inside.

Running Sat 13 February from 12pm to 5pm and Sun 14 to Tue 16 February from 11am to 4pm.

Abigail Collins and Rod Laver (UK) Sideshow Stories

Mouth-juggler extraordinaire Rod Laver teams up with hula-hooping funny girl Abigail Collins for “Sideshow Stories”. With more than 40 years of professional experience between them Rod and Abi have a whole bunch of circus skills to share and some very tall tales to tell. Expect tricks to make your eyes pop and Showbiz stories to make your hair curl from this well-travelled, award-winning, dynamic duo.

Winter Gardens, Floral Hall Sun-Tue: 11am and 1.30pm (25 mins)

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Barada Street (UK & Kyrgyzstan) Barada Street

Prepare to be charmed by the masters of the multitask as Richard (UK) and Juri (Kyrgyzstan) bring a playful blend of music, acrobatics, humour and the highest level of poetic elegance. Get ready to laugh, cry and cheer for these beautiful idiots in an intimate, impressive and uniquely hilarious award winning show.

Winter Gardens, Grand Vestible Sat: 12.45pm and 3.30pm, Sun-Tue: 12.45pm and 3.15pm (45 mins)

Barnard, Hicks & Jones (UK)

Illusions Delusions Delight and Glory A conflagration of wonderment and other worldliness.

Performances of the fantastic, acts of the awesome and feats of fearless ferocity. Brought to you by a super group of sideshow sensations and mysterious marvels, presented within the faded grandeur of The Pavilion Theatre. Freaks, geeks, curiosities, charlatans, magicians, physicians, acrobats and musicians.

All are present, most are welcome.

Winter Gardens, The Pavilion Sat: 12-5pm, Sun- Tues: 11-4pm (continuous)

Close-Act Theatre (Netherlands)STX An impetuous platoon of black characters move through the streets in a curious combination of strict discipline and frantic behaviour. Whispering drums or loud beats, they give a collective call of expressive freedom, a paradoxical paradise; the ultimate aim of these daring rebels.

Walkabout in the town centre Sun-Tue: 12.15pm, 2pm and 3.30pm (30 mins)

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Compagnie du Théâtre du Vertige (France) Lougarock

A unique werewolf from Europe towering three meters tall and full of pure animal sense, Lougarock roams on a steampunk engine, frightening those who have lost their innocence. Lougarock is a fantastic character straight out of a heroic fantasy universe. You might never be the same after having seen and touched this animal.

Walkabout in the town centre Sat: 12.45pm, 2.30pm and 4.15pm, Sun-Tue: 11.45am, 1.30pm and 3.15pm (30 mins)

De Stijle, Want (Netherlands) Lunapark

At dizzying speed experience everything the fair can bring: excitement, thrills, fear, shortness of breath, relief, fun and ecstasy. Outside the tent the street entertainers raise the blood pressure considerably. Inside, time flies and the visitors are vigorously brought face to face with each other and themselves. Inevitably you’ll have a hearty laugh when it’s over.

St John’s Square Sat: 12.30pm, Sun-Tue: 12pm (3 hours)

Dizzy O’Dare (UK) The Giant Balloon Show

The Giant Balloon Show will have the audiences in stitches and in awe simultaneously. Take everything you know about balloons, and twist that into an innovative theatrical experience, expect feverous balloon sculptures, high energy comic performance and of course the all-important giant balloon!

Winter Gardens, Floral Hall Sat: 12pm and 2.45pm, Grand Vestibule Sun - Tue: 11.30am and 2pm (45 mins)

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Les Goulus (France) The Horsemen

Three elegant horse riders inspired by the ‘French attitude’ demonstrate their training to prepare for the next Olympic Games. Representing a caricatured image of the French people as seen by others they are arrogant, self-assured and almost unpleasant. At the end of the show they ask the question ‘don’t you know that we now live in Europe?’

Winter Gardens, Floral Hall Sat: 1.30pm and 4.30pm, Sun-Tue: 12.15pm and 2.45pm (30 mins)

Hocus Pocus Theatre (UK) Show On The Road

A troupe of Victorian players are let loose and invite you to their wardrobe of theatrical wonder where you can dress up and take photos of yourself in silly costumes.

Meet the hero, villain and the heroine of this shambolic theatre company and their poor wardrobe mistress as they blunder their way through a marauding melodrama.

Join them as life mirrors art and a hilarious backstage drama unfolds.

Winter Gardens, West Horseshoe (dressing up installation) Sat: 12-5pm, Sun to Tues: 11-4pm (Continuous) Walkabout around town Sat: 12pm, 1.45pm and 3.30pn, Sun to Tues: 11am, 12.45pm and 2.30pm (45 mins)

Pickled Image (UK) Bernard’s Puppet Bonanza

Despite being past his prime and old enough to know better, Bernard pulls out all the stops to dazzle, delight and dumbfound you with his unique rendition of an old time puppet show. Carrying on regardless of technical disasters and backstage mayhem, Bernard hysterically steers the whole event towards a combustive climax!

Winter Gardens, Gillow’s Bar Sat: 12.45pm, 2.15pm and 4pm, Sun-Tue: 11.45am, 1.15pm and 2.45pm (20 mins)

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PasParTouT (Germany) Cock-Tales

A magnificently feathered and musical poultry trio play animal/human scenes throughout the audience.

The puffed up, vain quarrelsome cock, the nagging mother hen and to top it all the rickety stewing chicken – this comical feathered gathering holds up a mirror to the audience in a good-natured and humorous way.

Walkabout in the town centre Sat: 1.15pm, 3pm and 4.45pm, Sun-Tue: 11am, 12.45pm and 2.45pm (20 mins)

The Electric Sunshine Project (UK)

The Tragical, Comical, Diabolical Mr Punch Rootitootitooit! Think you know Punch and Judy?

Think again....A newly imagined puppet and live performer show that has been specially created in Blackpool for Showzam! Festival by a collective of internationally recognised performers, puppeteers and designers. Suitable for all ages, this interactive performance lasts around 20 minutes and has been developed especially for today’s audiences - but without losing the fun and madness of a traditional show.

Winter Gardens, Gillow’s Bar Sat: 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm, Sun: 11am, 12.30pm and 2pm (20 mins)

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Workshops at Showzam! Central Want to take a break from the shows and performances and get really stuck in?

We’ve got the perfect line up of creative workshops taking place inside Showzam!

Central from Saturday 13 to Tuesday 16 February that you won’t want to miss.

Head to the Horseshoe inside the Winter Gardens during Showzam! Central to take part.

Dizzy O’Dare (UK)

Tight Wire Try Outs and Aerial Antics Go on admit it- you’re impressed by all the acrobatics, balancing acts and clever trickery in the shows at the festival, but surely it can’t be that difficult can it?

Well here’s your chance to find out…

Under the expert tuition of Dizzy O’Dare you can test your balance on the tight wire, hang up sidedown from the aerial hoop and perfect your circus skills with juggling, spinning plates and hula hooping. Plus it’s not just for kids- all ages are welcome!

Winter Gardens, The Horseshoe Sat: 12-5pm, Sun to Tues: 11-4pm

Sarah Hicks (UK) Crafty Circus Creations

Come and try out our fabulous circus inspired mask, hat and finger puppet workshop. Create your own circus character from scratch, wear it around the festival and then take it home with you at the end of the day.

Transform yourself into a dazzling ring master, beautiful showgirl or hilarious clown.

After you have created your master piece you could then head off to the Hocus Pocus Theatre Wardrobe to try on an entire outfit for your character.

All ages welcome.

Winter Gardens, The Horseshoe Sat: 12-5pm, Sun to Tues: 11-4pm

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Explore Showzam! with Arts Award This year Showzam! is again offering children and young people the chance to complete their Arts Award Explore. To achieve this, visit, take part, watch, find out, create, share, present and record all this with our handy Explore Showzam! guide.

To get your guide visit the Explore Showzam! registration point in the Winter Gardens or visit www.showzam.co.uk to download it today.

The first 200 Explore entries will be submitted for Arts Award moderation and recognition, above this the entries will have to be self-financed. Explore is an Entry Level 3 Award.

For the big kids‌

Arts Award is a range of unique qualifications that support anyone up to 25 to grow as artists and arts leaders, inspiring them to connect with and take part in the wider arts world through taking arts related challenges. www.artsaward.org.uk To find out about other Arts Award opportunities in Blackpool contact LeftCoast on 01253 477973.

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A Fiver For Fun! If you’re enjoying Showzam! and like what you see please chip in. LeftCoast is a not for profit organisation dedicated to bringing amazing arts to Blackpool and Wyre. We work hard to secure funding so that we can bring the world’s finest street arts and circus spectaculars here but we need your help. This is the 9th year of the festival and a large part of the programme is free of charge.

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Your donation will help us to grow the festival and to make sure we can continue to delight and excite you for years to come.

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With thanks to…

This year we’ve been delighted to receive support from local businesses who love all the fun of the circus and want to contribute to making Showzam! go from strength to strength.

Showzam! would like to thank our…

Top Acrobats

www.stayblackpool.com www.wintergardenstrust.org.uk Strongman Supporters B&D | Print, Design, Mailing, Web Michael Wan’s Manderin www.bdprints.co.uk www.michaelwansmanderin.co.uk World Travel Lounge www.worldtravellounge.co.uk

Mowbreck Park www.mowbreckpark.co.uk

To find out how your business can support Showzam! contact Helen Frost, Audience Development Officer, on 01253 477973 or email info@leftcoast.org.uk

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Heritage Tours During the festival many of Blackpool’s iconic venues throw open their doors and invite you backstage to explore their rich entertainment heritage. Booking is essential for all heritage tours so read on to find out more.

Blackpool Grand Theatre

11am from the Box Office on Sat 13th There is no theatre quite like The Grand. The published descriptions in 1894 said so, and contemporary theatregoers agree. Renowned as architect Frank Matcham’s masterpiece it has a long and lively history.

Join us for one of our Heritage Theatre Tours on Saturday 13 February led by theatre archivists Geoff and Linda Tolson MBE. Stand on the raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers of circles, boxes and pit - and the complete visibility of every seat in this atmospheric house.

Tickets £10, concessions £8 or students £6. To book your place visit www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk or call 01253 290190.

Blackpool Winter Gardens

11.15am from the Floral Hall on Mon 15th and Tue 16th (90 mins) Learn about the fascinating and evolving story that is the internationally famous Grade II* Winter Gardens with a nationally accredited guide. From the Opera House to the Pavilion Theatre, prepare to be amazed as you are royally guided through the Floral Hall and into a jewel box of architectural styles.

Tickets £8 adults or £4 children (under 16). To book your place visit www.showzam.co.uk or call 01253 290190.

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Food & Drink We’ve put together some delicious discounts of food and drink in Blackpool for you to enjoy while you’re running off to the circus. Whether you’ve a hankering for some traditional seaside delights, the best burgers in town or feel like something a bit more international we’ve got you covered.

Pizza Express,

St John’s Sq 20% off your food bill when you show a Showzam! ticket.

No5 Café,

Cedar Sq 10% off all food and drinks when you show a Showzam! ticket.

Toast,

Corporation St 25% off your food bill when you show a Showzam! ticket.

The Sea Restaurant,

Church St 10% off all food and drinks (excluding existing offers) when you show a Showzam! ticket.

The Winter Gardens Theatre Bar and Gourmet Burger,

Church St 20% off your food bill when you show a Showzam! ticket.

Westcoast Rock Café

Abingdon St 10% off your food bill (excluding Friday & Saturday nights after 5pm) when you show a Showzam! ticket.

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While you’re in Blackpool There’s a lot more to Blackpool than meets the eye so while you’re enjoying the circus spectacular that is Showzam! there’s a whole host of other things to see and do in the UK’s favourite seaside town.

Blackpool’s Grundy Art Gallery is just a stone’s throw from the Winter Gardens and plays host to contemporary exhibitions all year round that will delight the senses.

The now iconic Comedy Carpet is the perfect place for a brisk walk in the February air. Directly opposite The Blackpool Tower it captures the best comedic phrases through entertainment history and shares them in typographic style on our beautifully rejuvenated promenade.

Outside the town centre you can explore the picturesque Stanley Park with its gardens, art deco café, adventure playground and boating lake. It’s the perfect place to escape the hubbub and spend a relaxing afternoon.

To find out more about Blackpool’s full range of attractions visit www.visitblackpool.com

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At a Glance Saturday 13 February

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Time

Company

Show

Duration

Loc

12.00pm

Barnard, Hicks & Jones

Illusions Delusions Delight and Glory

5 hours

WP

11

12.00pm

Hocus Pocus Theatre

Show on the Road

5 hours

WWH

13

12.00pm

Dizzy O’Dare

The Giant Balloon Show

45 mins

WF

12

12.00pm

Hocus Pocus Theatre

Show on the Road

45 mins

WA

13

12.00pm

The Electric Sunshine Project

The Tragical, Comical, Diabolical Mr Punch

20 mins

WGB

14

12.30pm

De Stijle Want

Lunapark

3 hours

SJ

12

12.45pm

Pickled Image

Bernard’s Puppet Bonanza

20 mins

WGB

13

12.45pm

Barada Street

Barada Street

45 mins

WGV

11

12.45pm

Compagnie du Théâtre du Vertige

Lougarock

30 mins

WA

12

1.15pm

PasParTout

Cock-Tales

20 mins

WA

14

1.30pm

Les Goulus

The Horsemen

30 mins

WF

13

1.30pm

The Electric Sunshine Project

The Tragical, Comical, Diabolical Mr Punch

20 mins

WGB

14

1.45pm

Hocus Pocus Theatre

Show on the Road

45 mins

WA

13

2.15pm

Pickled Image

Bernard’s Puppet Bonanza

20 mins

WGB

13

2.30pm

Akoreacro

Klaxon

75 mins

TC

3

2.30pm

Compagnie du Théâtre du Vertige

Lougarock

30 mins

WA

12

2.45pm

Dizzy O’Dare

The Giant Balloon Show

45 mins

WF

12

3.00pm

The Electric Sunshine Project

The Tragical, Comical, Diabolical Mr Punch

20 mins

WGB

14

3.00pm

PasParTout

Cock-Tales

20 mins

WA

14

3.30pm

Barada Street

Barada Street

45 mins

WGV

11

3.30pm

Hocus Pocus Theatre

Show on the Road

45 mins

WA

13

4.00pm

Pickled Image

Bernard’s Puppet Bonanza

20 mins

WGB

13

4.15pm

Compagnie du Théâtre du Vertige

Lougarock

30 mins

WA

12

4.30pm

Les Goulus

The Horsemen

30 mins

WF

13

4.45pm

PasParTout

Cock-Tales

20 mins

WA

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5.15pm

Generik Vapeur

Bivouac

90 mins

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Carnival Ball

Decadence through the Ages

7 hours

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Timings may be subject to change. Please visit www.showzam.co.uk for latest information.

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Company

Show

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11.00am

Barnard, Hicks & Jones

Illusions Delusions Delight and Glory

5 hours

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11.00am

Hocus Pocus Theatre

Show on the Road

5 hours

WWH

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11.00am

Abigail Collins and Rod Laver

Sideshow Stories

20 mins

WF

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11.00am

Hocus Pocus Theatre

Show on the Road

45 mins

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11.00am

PasParTout

Cock-Tales

20 mins

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11.00am

The Electric Sunshine Project

The Tragical, Comical, Diabolical Mr Punch

20 mins (SUN ONLY)

WGB

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11.30am

Dizzy O’Dare

The Giant Balloon Show

45 mins

WGV

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11.45am

Pickled Image

Bernard’s Puppet Bonanza

20 mins

WGB

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11.45am

Compagnie du Théâtre du Vertige

Lougarock

30 mins

WA

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12.00pm

De Stijle Want

Lunapark

3 hours

SJ

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12.15pm

Close Act

STX

30 mins

WA

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12.15pm

Les Goulus

The Horsemen

30 mins

WF

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12.30am

The Electric Sunshine Project

The Tragical, Comical, Diabolical Mr Punch

20 mins (SUN ONLY)

WGB

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12.45pm

Barada Street

Barada Street

45 mins

WGV

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12.45pm

PasParTout

Cock-Tales

20 mins

WA

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12.45pm

Hocus Pocus Theatre

Show on the Road

45 mins

WWH

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1.15pm

Pickled Image

Bernard’s Puppet Bonanza

20 mins

WGB

13

1.30pm

Abigail Collins and Rod Laver

Sideshow Stories

20 mins

WF

10

1.30pm

Compagnie du Théâtre du Vertige

Lougarock

30 mins

WA

12

2.00pm

Dizzy O’Dare

The Giant Balloon Show

45 mins

WGV

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2.00pm

Close Act

STX

30 mins

WA

11

2.00pm

The Electric Sunshine Project

The Tragical, Comical, Diabolical Mr Punch

20 mins (SUN ONLY)

WGB

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2.30pm

Akoreacro

Klaxon

75 mins

TC

3

2.30pm

Hocus Pocus Theatre

Show on the Road

45 mins

WA

13

2.45pm

Les Goulus

The Horsemen

30 mins

WF

13

2.45pm

Pickled Image

Bernard’s Puppet Bonanza

20 mins

WGB

13

2.45pm

PasParTout

Cock-Tales

20 mins

WA

14

3.15pm

Compagnie du Théâtre du Vertige

Lougarock

30 mins

WA

12

3.15pm

Barada Street

Barada Street

45 mins

WGV

11

3.30pm

Close Act

STX

30 mins

WA

11

Timings may be subject to change. Please visit www.showzam.co.uk for latest information.

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Thursday 18 February Time

Company

Show

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Pg

2.30pm

Akoreacro

Klaxon

75 mins

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7.00pm

Abigail Collins and Rod Laver

Blackpool’s Got Strictly X Factor Talent

3 hours

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Friday 19 February Time

Company

Show

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Loc

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2.30pm

Akoreacro

Klaxon

75 mins

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7.00pm

Abigail Collins and Rod Laver

Blackpool’s Got Strictly X Factor Talent

3 hours

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Saturday 20 February

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Company

Show

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2.30pm

Akoreacro

Klaxon

75 mins

Timings may be subject to change. Please visit www.showzam.co.uk for latest information.

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13 February – 22 April 2016

An exhibition created entirely by young people from across Blackpool and the Fylde, inspired by The Grundy Art Gallery’s permanent collection.

Beyond The Frame

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Evenings 7:30pm, Weds Matinee 2:30pm

Extraordinary people, places and art.

The Fylde Coast is increasing its arts profile nationally and internationally. It has some of the most iconic performance venues in the country, a growing number of international festivals of performance and art, a wealth of contemporary art galleries and artist studios and an expanding body of artists wanting to live and work in this part of the country.

LeftCoast is a new arts programme funded by Arts Council England aiming to support this aspirational growth of arts and culture across Blackpool and Wyre.

If you want to get involved or find out more about what’s happening in your neighbourhood sign up at www.leftcoast.org.uk, follow us on Twitter @LeftCoastUK or like us on Facebook at www.fb.com/LeftCoastUK

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For more information about Showzam! 2016 visit www.showzam.co.uk or call 01253 477973.

Programme design: kevinlloyddesign.co.uk

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