Step into the light this October as Lightbox transforms Edward Street into a mesmerising stage of shadow, movement and magic.
Crafted by local families, schools, and community groups in a series of hands-on workshops led by Artist Janine Walker, these magical shadow stories will be projected larger-than-life into the windows of 4 Edward Street as part of the spectacular Lightpool Festival.
Expect sea lions, strongmen, elephants, and acrobats – all inspired by Blackpool’s vibrant history of circus, carnival and spectacle.
Join us when the lights go down between 5pm to 10pm on 17th, 18th and 19th October for a special performance choreographed in collaboration with House of Wingz, and performed by the talented members of Th’ESPs – The Old Electric’s dynamic Community Theatre Company.
Lightbox will bring silhouettes, stories and heritage together in an exploration of light, motion and imagination.
Our purpose is to ensure that arts and creativity is accessible for all Blackpool communities.
Our objectives are to inspire individuals to connect with their own creativity through a menu of high-quality socially-engaged arts activities in Blackpool.
Collaborate with others to reduce barriers to communities connecting with high quality arts programmes.
Support emerging creatives in their professional aspirations via regular development and employment opportunities.
Develop a new hub of social connectivity and creative practice in the town.
Generate income to support our aims to develop financial and organisational resilience.
Our name- abbreviated to HOW, is influenced by the countercultural phenomenon of Ballroom, rooted in the necessity of community and safety, and in the defiance of oppression. ‘Houses’ are chosen families of dancers, artists and performers who ‘walk’ at balls as a form of self-expression and escapism. Walking enables people to be whoever they want to be, to create an alternative reality where they can share the version of themselves that they love, without fear of judgement. A celebration of personal identity, acceptance, expression, struggle, community, and love.
Our company emblem is ‘Wingz’ which represents the elevation in spirit you can discover by engaging in dance, music and art. Any individual can find their ‘Wingz’ and can use them to rise above personal difficulties.
HOW is a Blackpool based ‘Art House’, specialising in Dance, predominantly street dance styles. We welcome anyone to come in, make themselves at home and delve into our uplifting and exciting movement.
