First Lytham Comic Con in May

By John Freeman on March 8, 2018

MSE Events is hosting the first Lytham Comic Con in the delightful scenic seaside area of Lytham St Annes on Sunday 6th May 2018.

Media guests announced so far are horror actress Charlie Bond and actor Nathan Head,

Charlie Bond in Dracula

Charlie Bond who first burst onto the horror scene in 2012 schlockbuster Strippers Vs Werewolves, playing Carrie, the hapless dancer-turned-magician caught in the middle of werewolf gang warfare set in East London. Since then, London-raised Charlie has had no shortage of film and theatre offers come her way -from playing hard-hitting police officers in the chart topping The Fall of the Essex Boys to her role of Lucy Westenra in a sold out performance of Dracula at the Leicester Square Theatre.

Charlie’s versatility in roles from leading lady to prosthetics-clad monsters has earned her a place in the hearts of many indie film fans world wide – most notably for her performance in 2017’s Hell Riser, which has been nominated for Best Thriller at the National Film Awards.

Nathan Head is a fast becoming a familiar face on the convention circuit due to his work in the horror and sci-fi genre over the years. He’s mostly known for playing the killer clown Trinculo Moreau in the horror film Theatre of Fear as well as playing Heinrich Berger in The Toymaker, the third entry to the popular Sony Pictures Robert The Doll franchise. Nathan is also remembered for his role in the 2007 Doctor Who Christmas special, with David Tennant and Kylie Minogue, as the snooty guest aboard the Starship Titanic who the Tenth Doctor sprays with champagne!

Taking place at the fabulous Lowther Pavilion situated in the beautiful Lowther gardens, a brand new venue for a Family Fun Day, Comic Con, the event offers exhibitors, cosplay competitions and entertainment for all the family to enjoy and experience.

Entertainment will start from 11.00am with opening announcements, followed by a midday prize draw for all who purchase advance tickets. On the lead up to the Cosplay competitions, which start at 2.00pm, there will be some quizes with on the spot prizes. (Check the web site or Facebook event page for further information).

• For further information about Lytham Comic Con or to book tickets or exhibitor spaces, visit our website at www.mseevents.co.uk alternatively for all other enquiries please email mse.events@yahoo.com – and check out the Facebook event page

John Freeman

The founder of downthetubes, which he established in 1998. John works as a comics and magazine editor, writer, and on promotional work for the Lakes International Comic Art Festival. He is currently editor of Star Trek Explorer, published by Titan – his third tour of duty on the title originally titled Star Trek Magazine.

Working in British comics publishing since the 1980s, his credits include editor of titles such as Doctor Who Magazine, Babylon 5 Magazine, and more. He also edited the comics anthology STRIP Magazine and edited several audio comics for ROK Comics. He has also edited several comic collections, including volumes of “Charley’s War” and “Dan Dare”.

He’s the writer of “Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies” for B7 Comics; “Crucible”, a creator-owned project with 2000AD artist Smuzz; and “Death Duty” and “Skow Dogs” with Dave Hailwood.

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