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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. 

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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