In conversation with 'The World's Greatest Ringmaster'

Discover more about the fascinating life and career of Norman Barrett MBE, former ringmaster at the Blackpool Tower Circus.

During this event, hear more about Norman's tales of the circus, recalling his time at Blackpool Tower. His love of entertaining crowds and his memories of working with some of the world's finest circus performers, including his time on tour with a number of circuses both nationally and internationally.

Duration: 60 minutes

Event times

Friday 20th September 2024, 5.30pm - 6.30pm.

Tickets

Adult - £7

Concession - (senior aged 65+, student with ID) - £5

Sir Ken Dodd Learning Space

Showtown

(Entrance) Corner of Adelaide Street West and Bank Hey Street

Blackpool

FY1 4TQ

What's on this month

Wartime Blackpool

02 April 2025

As the world commemorates 80 years since the end of the Second World War, Blackpool’s untold wartime story takes centre stage in a compelling new exhibition at Showtown!

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SHOWTOTS: Baby and toddler session

08 May 2025

Have fun playing, creating and exploring together at our baby and toddler session.

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Grand Victory Show Poster

10 May 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Take a look inside the collections, as the Grand Victory Show poster for the Blackpool Tower Circus 1945 season comes out of the stores.

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Open Up the Mic

29 May 2025, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Roll up, roll up... all under 18 year olds and tell us your favourite jokes! Become a comedian on Showtown’s pop-up stage during the Blackpool Comedy Festival.

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Mission Museum

30 May 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Showtown presents a humorous adventure around Blackpool town centre for the whole family!

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Games through the ages

30 May 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Help Showtown’s Youth Academy complete a variety of fun games from across time.

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Games through the ages

30 May 2025, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Help Showtown’s Youth Academy complete a variety of fun games from across time.

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Character Comedy Masterclass with Gareth Joyner

31 May 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm

A masterclass in realising your very own character comedy creations with comedian and art-school dropout Gareth Joyner.

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The First Rule of Comedy with Jeffrey Holland

01 June 2025, 11:00am - 12:00pm

SitCom legend Jeffrey Holland, best-loved as holiday camp comic Spike Dixon in Hi-De-Hi!, will be in conversation with Britain’s Comedy Historian Robert Ross.

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Comedy Writing Workshop

01 June 2025, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Ever fancied doing a bit of stand up? Or are you a comic wanting to know how to get to the next level?

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