Blackpool-based The Electric Sunshine Project (a company so inspired by stories of the first illuminations, they named themselves after it) invite you to walkabout their creative community venue, The Old Electric, to explore some of the town’s darker historical connections with sideshows.
A cavalcade of creepy carnival characters and curiosity-box of freakish findings have been unearthed and illuminated for your delight; you’ll be encouraged to explore at your own pace and find links to Victorian hey-days as well as to modern society.
This interactive experience has been specially commissioned for Lightpool and created by a small company of local creatives, led by visual artist Janine Walker and theatre-maker Melanie Whitehead.
“You can touch, but you can’t tickle!”
Open 7-9pm Friday 20, Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 October
(PG)
Our purpose is to ensure that arts and creativity is accessible for all Blackpool communities.
Our vision
A stronger, more resilient resident community are empowered to create a new narrative about the town.
New work that provokes, surprises and entertains audiences is regularly made and performed in Blackpool and shared across the UK and around the world.
Our mission is to
Provide transformative creative experiences that improve lives of local residents.
Be valuable contributors to the town’s economy through a new hub of creative opportunities.
