About

Harry Clayton-Wright: Mr Blackpool

(preview performance)

Mr Blackpool is a seaside rave at the end of the world. A brand new theatrical installation from award-winning theatre maker Harry Clayton-Wright embedding the history of ‘end of the pier’ entertainment, cabaret, variety, drag and dance music. Exploring the past and future of this iconic seaside town through a contemporary performance lens, come prepared to dance, sweat and escape into this tongue-in-cheek extravaganza.

Created and performed in collaboration with Oliver Gregory, aka Miss Titty Kaka, an international showgirl sensation who started their performance career at Blackpool drag institution Funny Girls when they were 18 years old. Also featuring Aish Bell Docherty and Sam Bell Docherty on the decks and on stage. A married dancing duo from Blackpool whose work has been seen on stage and screen.

Material (developed and created in a recent research and development process at ACCA in October 2024), will be performed and tested for the first time with an audience in an exciting evening of presentation and conversation, including a post performance Q&A with the artists.

Commissioned and presented by Marlborough Productions and Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts. Research and development commissioned by Marlborough Productions, Homotopia, Shoreditch Town Hall and Cambridge Junction with support from The Old Electric and using public funding by Arts Council England

Previous praise for Harry’s work:

'A delectably disruptive force in theatre, film and installation'

Attitude Magazine

'Extraordinary' – The Guardian

'An entertainer unafraid of pushing boundaries, Clayton-Wright’s work mixes endearing charm with a maniacal confidence that has made him a popular fixture on many a global festival stage.' The AU Review

Image credits:

• Photography: Matt Crockett
• Costume Design by Ryan Dawson Laight
• Makeup by Guy Common
• Shoot Produced by Catherine Mugonyi
• With special thanks to Blackpool Model Village & Garden

Pay What You Decide

Pay What You Decide (PWYD) tickets are available for this event. These are limited to 20 tickets per performance, with a maximum of 2 tickets available per customer. This is on a first come first served basis.