Together, between July and November 2026, we will:

• Explore Charlie Cairoli and Blackpool's circus history
• Share stories, memories and ideas
• Learn more about creative storytelling
• Get creative and bring these stories to life
  
• Meet new people and try new things

No experience needed, just the curiosity to get involved and to be part of the story.

For this co-production group, we are looking for people with a connection to the Claremont community whether you live there, work here, spend time there, or simply feel part of the community.

• A true legend of laughter and one of Europe’s most celebrated clown
• Made Blackpool his stage at the Blackpool Tower Circus
• Kept audiences laughing there for an incredible 39 years
• Known for his playful mix of music, slapstick, silliness and larger‑than‑life comedy
• Brought joy to generations of families with his charm and unforgettable stage presence

At Showtown we want you to be part of the stories that we're telling.

Co-production means that we create things (exhibitions, talks, content) with people, not for them. It's about working together, sharing ideas and shaping something as a group. This means that everyone will have an equal voice in what we create and how we create it. It lets us learn, experiment and create something that reflects the communities that it belongs to.

So come along, have your voice heard and shout about Blackpool's amazing history.