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5 things to do next week across Central Lancashire & the Fylde Coast
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00:00Hi, I'm digital reporter Amy Seddon and welcome to another edition of Five Things to Do Next Week across central Lancashire and the Fattled Coast.
00:10First up in Preston, the National Festival Circus rolls into Grimza for a one-day-only fundraising event on Saturday, July 5th.
00:19Hosted by Grimza St Michael's C of A Primary School and organised by the school's Parent, Teacher and Friends Association,
00:25the event promises to be a magical day under the big top with three dazzling circus performances at 1pm, 2.30pm and 4pm held on the school field.
00:36From clowns and contortionists to hoobacks, showgirls and the beloved pom-pom the panda, visitors of all ages are in for a treat.
00:45Alongside the live entertainment, ticket holders can enjoy a range of refreshments and sweet treats,
00:49as well as family-friendly stores and a barbecue run by the school's very own cook, Sarah Hall, and her team of helpers.
00:57Tickets are £10 for adults, £7.50 for children or £30 for a family of four.
01:03In Chorley, an evolved production called The Great Unrest is on at the Chorley Theatre between Wednesday, July 2nd and Saturday, July 5th.
01:12The Great Unrest is made up of two one-act plays depicting British life at the start of the 20th century.
01:17Thought-provoking, moving and creatively staged, these players are based on true stories.
01:25The first centres around Emmeline Pankhurst and the second, the Chorley Pals.
01:30Taking place in the studio, the show is two and a half hours long, including an interval, and tickets are £10.
01:35Over on the Farled Coast, the highly anticipated TK Maxx Presents Living Festival returns between Thursday, July 3rd and Sunday, July 6th.
01:47Taking place on Living Green, headliners this year are Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Justin Timberlake, Simple Minds and Texas.
01:55A whole host of famous faces will also take to the stage across the period, including train, lottery winners, Jess Glynn and Pete Waterman.
02:04Four-day passes are still available, costing £240, whilst limited day tickets are available starting from £115.50.
02:13In Blackpool, Pleasure Beach Resort is holding a late-night riding and fireworks event on Saturday, July 5th.
02:21Attendees should expect 12 hours of adrenaline-fuelled fun.
02:25Ride your favourite coasters into the night, soak up the fantastic atmosphere,
02:29and enjoy a mesmerising firework display filling the skies above the rides.
02:34Advanced tickets cost £39 for those aged 12 and above.
02:37Finally, a month-long festival called Capital The Dance kicks off in Blackpool on Tuesday, July 1st.
02:45Running until July 31st, the festival celebrates Blackpool's unrivaled dance heritage.
02:51Expect live shows, street performances, workshops and social dances from ballroom elegance to contemporary groove.
02:58Across next week, a whole host of dance-rated events are being held at Showtown Resume, Blackpool Tower Ballroom,
03:05Funny Girls, Whittaker's Dance and Drama Centre, and on the comedy carpet.
03:10Take a look at the Capital The Dance website to see full event details and to book tickets.
03:16So there are five top things to do next week.
03:19But whatever you're up to, have a good one.
03:22Bye now.
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