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Grand Theatre Slides 2008
In 2008, as part of the Festival of Lights the Illumination's team embarked on a project to liven up Blackpool's Grand Theatre by projecting images onto it at night time.
As can be seen from the photos (and a visit if you get chance), the effect is stunning. However, when the projector was first installed in a shed on top of one of Blackpool's car parks, the slides needed to be manually changed to prevent the very powerful projector bulb from scorching them. Additionally, we weren't sure initially how hot it might get within the shed and whether there was a risk of fire.
For these reasons, staff took it in turns to operate and guard the projector over a number of windy Blackpool weeks. These photos were taken during my stint, along with my husband Dave, who accompanied me so that I wouldn't be on my own on in a deserted car park.
Note: I didn't design any of the slides featured, but have since had the opportunity to do so. Watch this space!
Photo Gallery
Sarah Myerscough (me) in the projection shed - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
The projection unit pointing at the Grand Theatre - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
Grand Theatre illuminated by peacock slide - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
Liquorice Allsorts slide - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
Halloween slide with pumpkin face on the roof - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
Classic design in purple - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
A very psychedelic Grand Theatre - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
The winter trees slide - My personal favourite! - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
A classic west end theatre slide - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
Snowflake slide - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
Husband Dave sat in the car passing the time on a portable Playstation - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
Well, it kept him amused whilst I read my book in between changing slides! - Grand Theatre Slides 2008 - Blackpool Illuminations Gallery - © Sarah Myerscough
What are Blackpool Illuminations?
If you have landed on this page from Google or another search engine or from a link on a website, you might just be wondering what you are looking at.
Grand Theatre Slides 2008 is a feature within Blackpool Illuminations, the greatest free light show on earth, where Sarah Myerscough (me) works as an artist. The Illuminations are an annual event that takes place from late August / early September to November, along six miles of the promenade in Blackpool, a seaside resort in the North West of England.
Blackpool itself is the most visited seaside resort in Europe and provides family entertainment throughout the year. It has three piers, the 518ft Blackpool Tower featuring an excellent circus, miles of golden sands, a huge amusement park (Blackpool Pleasure Beach), a waxworks (Madame Tussaud's), a Sea Life Centre, a Ripley's Believe It Or Not, a zoo (Blackpool Zoo), two major theatres (Grand Theatre and The Opera House), dozens of amusement arcades (including Coral Island), a water park (Blackpool Sandcastle) and much, much more...
Where should you go next?
If you have landed on this page by chance and are wondering where to go next:
- For more behind the scenes photographs of the Illuminations, select another page from the Blackpool Illuminations Gallery menu.
- For information about my life as an artist, take a look at my Timeline pages.
- If you are interested in purchasing artworks, take a look at my For Sale pages.
- If you're not sure what you want, why not try my Lucky Dip?
- Finally, if your appetite has been whet for a visit to Blackpool, take a look at my About Blackpool pages for links to Blackpool attractions, accommodation, events and more, but don't forget to bookmark me and come back some time!
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