The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Springfields wlll be packed out with movie stars, cosplay fantatics, props and stalls at the end of the month for the next edition of Geekmania.
The sci-fi and fantasy convention will welcome stars from the likes of Harry Potter, Star Wars and Torchwood, as well as acclaimed authors and artists on Sunday, February 23.
A visual spectacle, cosplayers dressed as their favourite characters will be in attendance. A junior cosplay competition takes place at 1pm and the teen/adult competition starts at 3pm.
The event offers the chance to meet Harry Potter’s Jeff Rawle, Gareth David-Lloyd from Torchwood and ‘Britain’s smallest man’ Michael Henbury, from Star Wars and Labyrinth.
Guest authors include Sam Stone (Kat Lightfoot Mysteries) and David J Howe (Doctor Who), with guest artist Grant Perkins (WWE Kids / 2000AD).
The family-friendly event will also welcome traders from around the country, and our very own Strange Apparitions (Weston) will have a stall, where they’ll debut a new line of merchandise.
Movie props on display include items from Jaws, Gremlins, a TARDIS, a Star Wars speeder bike and more.
Doors open at 10am for ticket holders and 11.30am for door sales, ending at 4pm.
Early entry tickets provide access to the 11am exclusive Q&A with Gareth David-Lloyd.
Advance tickets cost £4 (plus 85p booking fee), under fives get in for free.
Tickets on the door cost £7 general entry, £5 under-12s, (under fives free).
Family tickets cost £20 and all tickets are available from the Geekmania: Spalding 2020 Facebook site.
