Lightpool Festival, which will run from October 20-28, will include world premieres and installations never before seen in the UK, including artworks from Australia, France, the Netherlands and Spain.
Take a look at some of the fabulous pictures from the Lightpool: Sideshows & Curios at The Old Electric Performing Arts Theatre in Blackpool.
7. Lightpool: Sideshows & Curios at The Old Electric in Blackpool
Margaret Benson as Beardie Photo: Daniel Martino
8. Lightpool: Sideshows & Curios at The Old Electric in Blackpool
Anne Cameron as Clackalacka the Lobster Lady Photo: Daniel Martino
9. Lightpool: Sideshows & Curios at The Old Electric in Blackpool
Chrissie Bradley as Legless Lou the Mermaid Photo: Daniel Martino
10. Lightpool: Sideshows & Curios at The Old Electric in Blackpool
Sarah "Sooze" Walmsley as Lydia the Tattooed Lady Photo: Daniel Martino
11. Lightpool: Sideshows & Curios at The Old Electric in Blackpool
Lindsay Mulholland as Rubber Rosie Photo: Daniel Martino