Showtown is looking for a ‘funny person’ who will research, develop and script a new comedy tour of Blackpool alongside our Showtown volunteers.

In a similar way to Bizarre Bath, we are looking to develop a tour which illuminates our fascinating built heritage and, in some cases, unusual history.

Whilst on your residency you will have access to the museum displays for research and inspiration to develop a performance for a Showtown audience. This could be any shape or size and for any specific audience type for example; families, adults, young people etc.

We would also like you to develop a performance-style training session inspired by what you learn whilst on your residency. This could be for any group of people within Blackpool and would teach people a skill connected to Blackpool’s entertainment history.

This residency might suit someone who has cross disciplinary skills with experience of performance, producing shows (which could include street theatre, stand-up comedy, plays, comedy sketches etc) and working collaboratively with people.

Residency dates: January 2025 - March 2025

Residency allowance: £7,816

Closing date: 22 November 2024

Interview date: 29 November 2024