WINTER GARDENS FILM FESTIVAL 9-13 March 2022
We’re so excited to welcome you back to the cinema this Spring
Blackpool on Film - with the North West Film Archive
Hindle Wakes (1927) with live Wurlitzer accompaniment 7pm, Wednesday 9 March 2022, Opera House. Cert U
7pm, Thursday 10 March 2022, Blackpool Central Library. Cert 15
1:30pm, Wednesday 9 March 2022, Opera House, Cert U
Join the North West Film Archive at Blackpool Winter Gardens this March for Blackpool on Film. A fascinating dip into the archive’s collection of films featuring the nation’s premier seaside town. From the official promotional films made to draw visitors to the town using the railway network, to the home movies made by the visitors and locals alike, we’ll take a trip down memory lane, exploring the town’s rich cinematic history. Tickets £6
Best of Iris: Trans Stories & Q+A session with James Bell & Leo Lebeau from the film “Birthday Boy”
Silent film returns to the Winter Gardens with spectacular live music from the Cannock Chase Organ Club. Join us for an extra special screening of Maurice Elvey’s hugely enjoyable screen adaptation of Hindle Wakes in the breath-taking setting of Blackpool Winter Gardens Opera House. Lancashire factory girl Fanny takes her ‘wakes week’ holiday to Blackpool and embarks upon a casual affair with wealthy mill-owner’s son Alan. Look out for familiar locations such as Blackpool Pleasure Beach and the glamorous and bustling Tower Ballroom. Tickets £7.50
Head down to Blackpool Central Library as we explore a selection of the best of the Iris LGBTQ+ Festival Trans Stories introduced by Iris Prize director Berwyn Rowlands. We’re very pleased to announce that this screening will be followed by a Q&A session with James Bell and Leo Lebeau from the film Birthday Boy. Admission includes tea, coffee, soft drinks. Tickets: Pay as you feel