00:00Hi, I'm digital reporter Amy Seddon and welcome to another edition of Five Things to Do Next
00:06Week across central Lancashire and the Fouled Coast.
00:10First up in Preston, it's Preston Pride 2025 on Saturday, September 27th.
00:17Taking place on the flag market, everyone is welcome as the city celebrates Preston's
00:21LGBTQ plus communities with live music, guest appearances and a variety of information
00:27stands and stalls.
00:28In previous years, Lancashire Police and the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service have been
00:34in attendance with custom Pride flag-style vehicles, whilst cosplayers of various pop culture
00:39characters have provided photo opportunities.
00:42Organisers say you can expect even more this year.
00:46Running between 11am and 3pm, Preston Pride is free to attend for everyone.
00:51Also in Preston, the Agatha Christie play, A Murder is Announced, comes to Preston Playhouse
00:57between Tuesday, September 24th and Saturday, September 27th.
01:02Presented by Preston Drama Club, this is a classic Christie puzzle of mixed motives, concealed
01:07identities, two murders and a determined inspector grimly following the case's twists and turns.
01:15Running between 7.30pm and 10pm, tickets are £13 for adults.
01:19In Chorley, a festival of history is taking place at Heskin Hall between Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th.
01:30This annual multi-period living history event features re-enactors and living history displays
01:36from World War I and World War II, the American War of Independence and the Viking era.
01:42Attendees can have a go at axe-throwing and archery, whilst there are also stalls, a cafe and a bar.
01:48The festival of history runs between 11am and 4pm each day and is free to attend.
01:56Over on the Fylde Coast, World Fireworks Championship Blackpool returns on Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th.
02:05Taking place once again over the beach in front of the Blackpool Tower,
02:09Friday and Saturday's events are a continuation of the Champion of Champions series,
02:14in which former winners battle it out to be named World Champion.
02:17This time, it is the turn of 2023's winner, Amir Murani Fireworks, representing India, on Friday,
02:25then Dance of Fire Ukraine, which won in 2019, on Saturday.
02:30The events are all free to access, with build-up starting from 7.30pm and displays starting at approximately 8.30pm.
02:38Finally, in Livam, the comedian Bobby Davro performs at Lalford Pavilion on Wednesday, September 25th,
02:44following a series of sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival last summer.
02:49The comedy legend hits the road for his first tour in over a decade.
02:53Everything Is Funny If You Can Laugh At It promises to be a masterclass in stand-up
02:58from one of Britain's best-loved comedians at the top of its game.
03:02Running between 7pm and 10pm, the show is for those over 18 only.
03:05Tickets are still available and cost £28.50.
03:10So there are five top things to do next week, but whatever you're up to, have a good one.
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