Snap Up Places for Photo Sessions & Theatre Tours.

Blackpool Grand Theatre has just the ticket with places now available on our much-loved Photography Sessions and Heritage Theatre Tours.

Indulge your passion for amazing architecture and fascinating theatrical history with our Heritage Theatre Tours or develop your love for photography in a unique Photographic Session; these experiences are a fantastic opportunity to be given unrivalled access to Blackpool’s beautiful Frank Matcham Theatre.

Whether you want to learn the basics, dream of building on your existing photography skills, or are budding professional – our sell-out Photographic Sessions with Sean Conboy are the ideal master class for all levels:

Sean Conboy’s Basic Photographic Session on 26 May will cover insider tips on how to improve your interior photography by using light to the best advantage; how to look for and find pictures in an indoor space and how to use the manual settings on your camera to help improve your pictures. Lucky participants will also get time to roam the amazing auditorium of The Grand and photograph its stunning interior.

Sean Conboy’s Advanced Photographic Session on 28 February will cover a full explanation of tilt and shift camera movements; how to use flash and led lighting to help light interiors; a practical demo of an interior shoot; the chance to use Pro flash lighting and a tech camera with Hasselblad 100mp digital back; how to achieve the best viewpoints and how to use the different focal lengths of a lens to make the most of your subject. Only eight places are available for this sought-after course to allow more seasoned photographers the opportunity to talk one-to-one with a leading photographer in his field in a more focused gathering.

Sean has been the official photographer for The Grand for many years and his incredible work is regularly featured in all our media as well as many international magazines. His famous photo sessions are just under 5 hours in length and will provide you with a variety of skills needed to photograph beautiful structures and interiors. The day begins with an introductory presentation, where Sean uses his extensive technical experience to advise you how to best capture the perfect shot. You will then have the opportunity to take pictures of The Grand’s Grade II* listed interior using Sean’s top tips with your own camera.

Fancy a peek behind the theatre curtain? Stand on the Grand’s famous raked stage and observe the cantilevered tiers or circles, boxes and pit – and the complete visibility of every seat in this atmospheric house with our much-loved Theatre Heritage Tours on Thursday 17 February, Thursday 7 April and Monday 6 June. Delve into the history of one of Blackpool’s iconic landmarks with a selection of our archive material on display.

See the secrets of the great stage, take in Blackpool’s hidden gem, learn about flamboyant architect Frank Matcham and explore the warren of staircases that lead to the stars, dressing rooms and beyond. We now offer an option of either a shorter thirty-minute tour or our more detailed seventy-five-minute tour led by one of our theatre tour guides.

Book your seats now:

Sean Conboy’s Basic Photographic Session is at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Thursday 26 May 2022 from 10am to 3pm. Tickets £45 (Maximum 25 participants)

Sean Conboy’s Advanced Photographic Session is at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Monday 28 February 2022 from 10am to 3pm Tickets £125 (maximum 8 participants)

Heritage Theatre Tours are at Blackpool Grand Theatre on Thursday 17 February, Thursday 7 April and Monday 6 June 2022 from 10am. Tickets £7.50 & £12.50 (maximum 20 participants)

Please call the Box Office on 01253 290190 or visit www.BlackpoolGrand.co.uk for bookings and further information.

LISTING

Sean Conboy Photographic Session (Basic) on 26 May 2022 at 10am

Sean Conboy Photographic Session (Advanced) on 28 Feb 2022 at 10am

Theatre Heritage Tours (30min) on 17 Feb & 6 Jun 2022 at 10am

Theatre Heritage Tour (75 min) on 7 Apr 2022 at 10am

Grand Theatre, 33 Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HT

Box Office 01253 290 190

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