Once a year on Blackpool sands

Update May 2020:

This story was converted into a screenplay and produced by Baby Dog Films. You can read more about this project by clicking here...

The Story:
Set in Blackpool 1953 Not long After the Coronation, This Real-Life Story is packed with Gritty Northern Comedy coupled with a Heart Breaking Emotional Punch. As Yorkshire Miners Eddy and Tommy Head to Blackpool with most of their Town for the annual Pit Close wakes holiday.

However, Eddy had almost missed the bus and turned up with no suitcase 

Now the lads have checked into the surprisingly empty Withering Heights on Sea guest House

Run by the Caustic and Alarmingly Odd Gladys her rebellious and very flirty daughter Maureen and the infamous Red Ethel ex-communist stripper show girl.

Up- Stairs Mr. Elbridge is trying to muster the courage to unleash any of his three female alter egos and walk the fabled Transvestite path from north to south pier as a Woman. 

As Events unfold Six Lives will be changed forever and as Eddy reveals a shocking truth it will lead to a lifetime of activism The fight for equality and freedom For the LGTB community.

In 1953 For Some Love Was a Crime

ONCE A YEAR ON BLACKPOOL SANDS

A NEW LGBTQ THEME STAGE PRODUCTION by Karlton Parris

Published: 11-Jan-2018: (4693)