Open Up the Mic
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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 Blackpool Comedy Festival. It could be a joke you have written or one you have heard that made you snot out your nose! Pop-along and join in!

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Open Up the Mic

Date: 29th May, 2025
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Age Restriction:

All ages

Disabled Access:

Yes

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