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Artist in Residence 

In 2025 I became artist in Residence for LeftCoast in an area of Blackpool called Claremont. Working with locals and community groups I listened, asked questions and gathered stories. I also had a lot of tea and coffee and a game of bingo. Below you can read the story I created as a result of my time in Claremont and the installation created for Lightpool. Being born and raised in Blackpool I loved it, the people I met and their resilience.  

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Lightpool

Amazing artist Sarah Harris created this beautiful light installation based on the story for Lightpool. This was part of the 2025 festival and included a performance from myself (I got to wear a hand made cloak made by the Sassy Sewers!) and then the audience were guided to the incredible light installation all at Claremont Park Community Centre. 

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You can find out more about this project and all LeftCoast's brilliant work at their website.

Photos: Richard Oughton & Donna Hannigan

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