An exhilarating menagerie of illuminated Carnival will hit the streets of Blackpool for an electrifying static showcase of music, puppetry and dance. We have handpicked a team of internationally recognised Carnival performers to present a four-part showstopper over 30 minutes, bringing a diverse melting pot of Carnival magic.
From fire-breathing beasts to stunning illuminated dancers, there will be something for all the family.
ROBOTS! Programmed to entertain, our illuminated drumming robots will wow the crowd. Controlled by the giant pink sparkly dancing robot queen; I.O.L.A 2.0, this entertaining street act will push you to party like it’s 2999.
FIRE BREATHING BEASTS! Gasp and wonder at their fiery release. This show features striking puppets and exciting pyrotechnics mixed with a sinister and hypnotic performance. With sweeping wings and scorched metal, Toni the Fire Bat is a visitor from an ancient, magical past, awoken from the fiery belly of the Earth to fight Bessimer, the Fire-Breathing Dragon.
CARNIVAL MAGIC! A 20-piece carnival band will spring to life and fill the stage with beautiful dancers in giant illuminated dresses, accompanied by red-hot carnival drummers and illuminated puppets Padmini and Shivaji, our Bollywood Prince and Princess.
THE GRAND FINALE! The show will crescendo with a full cast presentation of all puppets and performers, encouraging the audience to take to the dance floor and boogie to our Global Grooves with friends old and new.
Global Grooves is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning carnival and outdoor arts company. Specialising in Carnival presentation and engagement, Global Grooves inspires young people, communities and artists regionally, nationally and internationally.
A leading social enterprise, Global Grooves has brings inspirational Carnival practice from around the world into communities across the UK and beyond. We are passionate about embracing authentic, diverse art forms with integrity and respect, and to developing a distinctive UK Carnival aesthetic.
Mission: to unite and empower individuals and communities through opportunities to experience and create inspirational art.
