Join Showtown for the Blackpool Comedy Festival. During this talk with Pete Lindup, he will be bringing to life this iconic canvas celebrating 100 famous entertainers who appeared in Blackpool. Painted by his father, Rowland Lindup, the 50m canvas shows off Rowland's skills as an artist and caricaturist.
There will be a series of 3 talks taking place across the weekend. Pete will showcase sections of the artwork and bring to life entertainers like Ken Dodd, Norman Wisdom, Tessie O Shea, plus a whole host of stars who brought the laughter to Blackpool's theatres.
Sat 8 July, 11:00 - 12:00 in the Horseshoe
Saturday 8 July, 16:30 - 17:30pm in the Pavilion
Sunday 9 July, 17:00 - 18:00 in the Pavilion
Just come along. No need to book.
Recommended audience: adults.
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Free event.
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