A fabulous and fractured exploration of adoption, addiction, and ego. Varnish is a solo show, starring stand-up comedian Jonathan Mayor in his dramatic debut.

THIS SHOW WILL BE PERFORMED IN THE BLACKPOOL GRAND STUDIO 

“I was chosen. Right from the start. My parents adopted me. They weren’t prepared to leave the quality of their offspring to chance.”

It takes star quality to get adopted. And Jonathan Mayor has star quality.

Join him for a star-studded audience with this prince of stage and screen, as he reminds us just how talented he is.

Comedy duo Black Liver (AKA Ruth and Keith) present a night of games, songs, stories and silliness about the show town that is Blackpool, using research from Showtown’s archive, personal experience and some made up facts.

Featuring stars and celebrities that have graced local stages, Ruth and Keith will be challenging the audience to battle it out to win Black Liver’s Big Brilliant Show-Offs Trophy.

Expect to be dazzled and astounded by the game show that goes where no other game show has dared go before!

As seen on BBC1, Sky TV & heard on BBC Radio 4

This show was commissioned by Showtown as part of the Funny Bones Residency.

Recommended ages: All ages. People that like history and a bit of silliness!