Important Update from The Old Electric
“All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another.”
(Anatole France)
We are mixed with excitement and sadness to let you know that, at the end of April, we’ll be closing the doors to 23 Springfield Rd, for the final time.
I’m sure you appreciate that, after all the love, sweat and tears that we’ve collectively poured into the fabric of this building over the last 5-years, this decision has not been taken lightly, and that we’ve tried our darnedest to seek out other outcomes.
That said, we know that The Old Electric is not built of bricks but out of communities and creativity.
All that we’ve achieved together over our time here adds up to more than just a building.
The space that we made from collaboration and camaraderie that became a place for creation still remains very much in our hearts and our intentions as we turn the page to embark on new chapters.
We’ll be working in a few different places and spaces for the immediate future, and some of our programmes will shift (back) online quite easily, but, as ever, we have big plans… We know that partnerships are at the heart of our future and that, in this way, we’ll be able to build even more exciting cultural pathways for our creative communities in Blackpool – that’s the bit we’re excited about!
Our community theatre company will continue to produce bold, ambitious, challenging work and our next show: Memoirs of a Blackpool Mermaid is still going ahead and we CANNOT WAIT to have you with us!
Please do check our website and social media for specific programme updates and get in touch with us on info@theoldelectric.co.uk if you have any questions, concerns or would like to reach out with an offer to work together in the future…
We are so incredibly grateful to everyone for their ongoing support and kindness.
With love and electric sunshine
Melanie and TheOE Team
Watch our special video reflecting on the last five years.