FROM THE UK

Circus, magic and variety .. it’s Showzam!

By Adam Whittaker– February 2, 2011

THE REGION’S highly anticipated Showzam! festival is making a welcome return to Blackpool this month, in what is thought to be the events best year yet.
Showzam! has been wowing crowds in the town since 2008, and is a ten-day event celebrating circus, magic and new variety. In the past, the festival has featured high-profile performers, dangerous feats and local stars – and this year, the line-up certainly won’t disappoint. The variety of events include a mixture of adult-only shows and events catered especially for families. A number of high-profile companies in the town are supporting Showzam!, and 2011 promises a schedule that will amaze young and old.
Highlights for this year include Soap! The Show , a bubbling variety show at the Globe Theatre which adds water, acrobatics and bathtubs into the mix. At the Tower Circus, Mooky and Mr Booo’s International Circus Carnival is a family-friendly celebration of all things associated with the ‘big top’, with a Latin flavour.
Carnesky’s Ghost Train is now into its third successful year at Flagstaff Gardens – this is a dark ride with a theatrical difference! Among other highlights, both the Grand Theatre and The Blackpool Tower will be hosting behind-the-scenes heritage tours, looking into what goes on once the curtain call has concluded.
For more informations, take a look at the official Showzam! website; www.showzam.co.uk .