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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jun 25

Mr Blackpool’s Seaside Spectacular, an end of the pier show at the end of the world…

6th November, Northern Stage, presented with Curious Arts.

8th November, Southbank Centre.

Commissioned by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social and @attenboroughctr.bsky.social. Supported by Arts Council England.

Four performers are on a stage in various positions. Two at either side of the image are dressed in drag as Mick Hucknall and are on go karts. One on the left of the image is pulling a face akin to a grimace and the other is giving fashion. They are in large wigs and black suits with white shirts. One performer at the back of the image in the centre left is stood up holding a CO2 gun and is dressed in drag as a stick of rock. The other performer at the front of the image centre right is laid on the floor in a giant lilac feather showgirl costume with one arm holding the headdress. Behind the performers is heras fencing, traffic panels and pyro. Throughout the image is confetti. The lights are lilac and it looks incredibly exciting.

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Mar 16

Now the proud owner of this beautiful, pre-loved, second hand leather outfit from Berlin. You can, and most certainly should, call me Daddy. Holidays are fun.

Harry in full leather look (jacket, trousers and boots) stands in front of a small potted hedge which is in front of glass windows reflecting a sunset. Harry has blue sunglasses and a leather hat at a jaunty angle.

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Mar 15

one thing about me is that I’m gonna take this exact same photo in every hotel bathroom I find myself in

Harry stands naked holding a towel over the crotch area and a phone in the other hand to take this photo in a mirror. Harry has short dark hair, a beard, and dark rimmed glasses.

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Feb 24

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 24

Mr Blackpool is coming…

My new show, Mr Blackpool, previews at ACCA in Brighton this Saturday (1st March).

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social

Production week is upon us. Let’s bring this thing to life!

www.attenboroughcentre.com/events/5365/...

📷 Matt Crockett
💄 Blü Romantic
🗼 Ryan Dawson Laight

Mr Blackpool’s face, performed by Harry Clayton-Wright, is in the centre of a large clump of lilac feathers. They are wearing a giant headdress that resembles Blackpool Tower. A black beard, beauty mark, pale white powdered skin, dark eyeshadow and 70s aviator glasses.

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 24

Mr Blackpool is coming…

My new show, Mr Blackpool, previews at ACCA in Brighton this Saturday (1st March).

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social

Production week is upon us. Let’s bring this thing to life!

www.attenboroughcentre.com/events/5365/...

📷 Matt Crockett
💄 Blü Romantic
🗼 Ryan Dawson Laight

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andré carrington @andrecarrington.bsky.social · Feb 19

That LGB without the T thing isn't working out, bro

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics @dorianawards.bsky.social · Feb 19

Kennedy Center ‘Abruptly’ Cancels Gay Men’s Chorus Concert operawire.com/kennedy-cent... - per Francisco Salazar / Opera Wire

Kennedy Center ‘Abruptly’ Cancels Gay Men's Chorus Concert - OperaWire

The Kennedy Center has canceled The Gay Men's Chorus concert on May 21.

operawire.com

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 15

Always. On repeat.

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 15

HA! There’s currently a drag artist putting their make up on during this journey, which keeps being shown on the big cctv screen at the front, I’m obsessed.

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 15

Banal update but honestly finding the trains so unreliable these days that coach journeys are just really doing it for me. Way cheaper too. Sure, they take a little longer, but I just have nana nap. Removes the worry about freezing on platforms while multiple services cancel again and again.

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Sardonicus @sardonicus.eu · Feb 15

Edward Gorey - self portrait

sketch
man in long coat with bright scarf and shoes

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Harry Matthews @hmatthews92.bsky.social · Feb 13

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 11

Mr Blackpool

My new show previews at ACCA in Brighton on Saturday 1st March. A seaside rave at the end of the world. A theatrical installation. Cabaret and variety, drag and dance music.

Presented by @marlboroughprods.bsky.social and ACCA.

📹 Mark Yeoman

attenboroughcentre.com/events/5365/...

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David Sheppeard @davidsheppeard.bsky.social · Feb 7

Squeal! This is gonna be a lot of fun 🎢🚨💕

Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 7

Mr Blackpool. A seaside rave at the end of the world.

My new show previews at ACCA in Brighton on Sat 1st March. A theatrical installation embedding the history of ‘end of the pier’ entertainment, variety, drag and dance music.

attenboroughcentre.com/events/5365/...

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social

Mr Blackpool (performed by Harry Clayton-Wright) towers over a model village wearing a large lilac feather headdress and bikini with see through shorts, all embellished with beads and rhinestones. Mr Blackpool, wearing glasses and with big black beard, has pale white skin with pink blush, purple lipstick, black smokey eyes with purple glitter and pencil thin eyebrows. Mr Blackpool’s large dusky pink heel steps on the roof of one of the small houses.

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Marlborough Productions @marlboroughprods.bsky.social · Feb 7

So excited for this sharing 💕

Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 7

Mr Blackpool. A seaside rave at the end of the world.

My new show previews at ACCA in Brighton on Sat 1st March. A theatrical installation embedding the history of ‘end of the pier’ entertainment, variety, drag and dance music.

attenboroughcentre.com/events/5365/...

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Feb 7

Mr Blackpool. A seaside rave at the end of the world.

My new show previews at ACCA in Brighton on Sat 1st March. A theatrical installation embedding the history of ‘end of the pier’ entertainment, variety, drag and dance music.

attenboroughcentre.com/events/5365/...

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social

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theboyinthemist @theboyinthemist.bsky.social · Feb 2

…Freehand biro study in #sketchbook (A5) of Harry… #Art #Artgram #Artwork #Artist #Illustrator #Illustration #Illustrate #Designer #Drawing #Draw #sketches #Portrait

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jan 30

Popping to the shops… Anyone need anything?

📷 instagram.com/nobodygenuinely

Harry in black trench coat, wellies, trapper hat and sunglasses. Black swim trunks peaking out as Harry holds fists in front of coat which is partially closed. High intensity flash. Harry under a bridge.

Harry in black trench coat, wellies, trapper hat and sunglasses. Black swim trunks, Harry holding coat behind back revealing hairy chest and body covered in tattoos.

Harry in black trench coat, wellies, trapper hat and sunglasses. Black swim trunks. Harry kicking his leg. High intensity flash. Under a bridge.

Harry in black trench coat, wellies, trapper hat and sunglasses. Black swim trunks. Harry on the ground. One hand under Harry’s chin, the other between Harry’s legs.

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jan 23

Hello. Greetings from Worksop.

Harry in a hotel bedroom, stood on a bed, the walls are white and off white, there is a television on the bed. Harry has short dark hair, a beard and is very hairy and is only wearing navy coloured briefs.

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Steven Perkins @stevenperkins.bsky.social · Jan 23

we all made fun of Charlotte for pretending to be Welsh, but she's playing the long game in all-but-guaranteeing herself a six-part series for BBC Wales where she gets to discover the real Wales #TheTraitors

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jan 22

Oh hi beauty! Here we are again x

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jan 22

Just thinking about that time I got to kiss @jdavies-studio.bsky.social in Melbourne last year.

Two people kissing in front of a garage door by an old green car. One is wearing a leopard print cap, white shirt, backpack, black shorts and socks and walking boots. The other is wearing a blue t-shirt, denim shorts, white socks and shoes.

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𝐆𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐯𝐨 🎟️🎢 👻🍂 👀 🫳🏼🍿 📚 @runningonfilms.bsky.social · Jan 21

Blackpool has always been on my radar (I love amusement parks), but now it’s REALLY on my radar. 🤡 🎢 🌊 🪩

Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jan 21

This is so exciting! Thank you, @attitudemag.bsky.social for this gorgeous coverage of our QUEERS IN BLACKPOOL film. Made to capture and celebrate year one of @queeramusements.bsky.social.

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social
@auntysocialbpl.bsky.social

www.attitude.co.uk/culture/new-...

TikTokker James Barnett releases short film which shines a light on Blackpool's vibrant queer scene (EXCLUSIVE)

The film, from James Barnett, aims to showcase all that Blackpool has to offer and challenge its "representation and its reputation."

www.attitude.co.uk

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jan 21

This is so exciting! Thank you, @attitudemag.bsky.social for this gorgeous coverage of our QUEERS IN BLACKPOOL film. Made to capture and celebrate year one of @queeramusements.bsky.social.

@marlboroughprods.bsky.social
@auntysocialbpl.bsky.social

www.attitude.co.uk/culture/new-...

TikTokker James Barnett releases short film which shines a light on Blackpool's vibrant queer scene (EXCLUSIVE)

The film, from James Barnett, aims to showcase all that Blackpool has to offer and challenge its "representation and its reputation."

www.attitude.co.uk

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Jan 20

What Happened at Auschwitz review – this urgent documentary is a small step back towards enlightenment

Indelible stories from survivors and chilling present-day footage of the former camp combine to make this short, stark yet hopeful film. Look at the world in 2025 and you can easily see why it is such vital viewing This month is the 80th anniversary of…

www.theguardian.com

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Harry Clayton-Wright @hclaytonwright.bsky.social · Jan 14

Kicking off 2025 working with the incredible Emma Frankland (@notyetarobot.bsky.social). Properly delighted to say I’m directing her new show. Here we are in development at ACCA in Brighton. Full show details coming soon. This is gonna be gorgeous.

Emma Frankland in denim jeans and brown t-shirt, black and white adidas shoes, with brown hair swings a guitar at Harry Clayton-Wright who is kneeling in front of an ACCA sign. Harry wears denim jeans, brown shoes, a white Nirvana t-shirt with blue writing, a blue flannel shirt and blue cap. Harry is wearing sunglasses and holding stargazer lilies. They are both in front of a brick wall.

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