Preston Market to welcome ‘world’s first’ shopping trolley dance team 'Granny Turismo' this Saturday
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Below is everything you need to know about a bizarre live show coming to Preston this weeekend.
On Saturday, August 15, Preston Market will be home to a rather unusual live show.
Called ‘Grannty Turismo’, Lancastrians will have three chances to catch the show across the day and below is everything you may need to know before hand...
What is the show?
Founded in 2009, Granny Turismo is the world's first and only 'shopping trolley dance display team'.
This unique UK-based street theatre act features performers dressed as elderly women riding on their souped-up shopping trolleys.
Describing their act, Granny Turismo said: “Our show is part walkabout, part circle show, a pinch of chaos – but mostly just us having a lovely time! We bring a mix of enthusiastic dance routines, bad attitudes, questionable decision-making, and surprise impact that’s enjoyed at all manner of events and festivities.
“Our trolleys are fitted with impressive, wirelessly linked PA systems (don’t ask us how it works), and we play our music (very!) loudly and proudly – light classical dubstep, old skool hip hop, riddim bangers and whatever else the kids are calling it nowadays!
“Oooh! …and did you know there’s up to six of us? We’re told it creates an “intimidating presence”… which we find absolutely delightful!
“It seems the show has a bit of something for everyone… people smile, people dance, and more often than not people end up rather fond of Granny Turimso.”
When is the show?
There will be three performances at 11am, 12pm and 1pm.
Do I need tickets?
No the event is free and requires no booking.
If I can’t make Saturday, can I see them elsewhere in Lancashire?
Unfortunately not, so far Granny Turismo’s remaining shows for the rest of the year are in Cambridge, Worcester, Witham, Paisley and Rushden.
If you are interested in booking them for your own event however, you can do so via their website: http://www.grannyturismo.net/
To discover more live events on in and around Preston visit online events guides such as Eventbrite, Ticketmaster and Eventim.