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January 4, 2017 by Garry Cook

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Derelict Mayhem (May 24 & 25, 2019)

Derelict Mayhem was a platform of new live performance, which features both emerging and established artists showcasing new performance material in this welcoming and open environment. It was held at Media Factory, Preston in May 2019. It featured: KIERAN SPIERS: THE FOUNDATION MARTHA PAILING: SHEEP NIT MAIJA OZOLINA: ROOTS ADAM JOHN ROBERTS JODEAN SUMNER & […]

The Fire Within, Wigan – exhibition opening

The Fire Within, The Galleries, Wigan (Sat May 11, 2019). The upper floor of The Galleries shopping centre in Wigan town centre hosted Wigan Council’s launch of #TheFireWithin – a new manifesto outlining the borough’s focus on arts and culture over the next five years. The strategy was turned into a visual piece of art […]

Blackburn Open Walls street art

Tourism and Blackburn is a combination about as comfortable as a honeymoon in Mogadishu. But if you’re looking for a free day out, especially somewhere to take your kids in the summer holidays, then Blackburn could be the highlight of your six-week break. That’s because of something called Blackburn Open Walls. And this is what […]

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Loved seeing the legend @katefoxwriter on the magical setting of @tidelines_grange Tidelines Literary Festival (which continues on Sunday Aug 17 all day). Fabulous first festival which will hopefully become a regular event. @buzzpbury #literature #festival #photography #poetry #shortstory #southlakes #grangeoversands

Absolutely overjoyed with the support of the people of Preston for The Community Centre. Biggest show in Preston this weekend. We almost ran out of seats. 90+ people. Cast were amazing. #edfringe next week (after one more night in Preston tonight, Continental 7.30pm - pay on door!) #theatre #bame #windrush #comedy

The Community Centre comes to Preston on Friday Aug 16 (and Sat). See the show at The Continental. Message me if you want a ticket. #theatre #photography #comedy #edfringe #edfringe2019

Barden Fell, Bolton Abbey Estate, Yorkshire Dales #yorkshiredales #clouds #walking #photography

North Uist Agriculture Show. #outerhebrides #northuist #scotland #photography

North Uist Agriculture Show. #northuist #outerhebrides #scotland #photography #farming #sheep

The Community Centre cast receive applause at the end of the show. See this warm, engaging, funny Windrish-inspired multi-ethnic comedy theatre show in Preston, Lancashire. 'A riot of the familiar ridiculousness' Opening Night 'Simmers with constant humour' **** North West End In Preston Fri Aug 16 & Sat Aug 17 at the Continental. Then the show heads to Edinburgh Fringe #edfringe Show starts at 7.30pm. Tickets £15 (concessions £12). Pay on door or visit www.thecommunitycentre.net

That chandelier at The Harris is bloody massive. #art #photography #library #museum. #preston

I photographed actors in The Community Centre, a comedy theatre play which I am producing. Tour starts tonight (Aug 8 and also Aug 9 & 10) in Salford before moving to Preston (Aug 16 & 17) and then Edinburgh Fringe (Aug 22 23 24). Details www.thecommunitycentre.net #photography #edfringe #edfringe2019 #windrush #windrushscandal #theatre #comedy

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