Capturing the Magic of the Pantomime – Beauty and the Beast
Otley Camera Club members have been out supporting another local organisation, this time heading to Bingley Arts Centre to photograph the dress rehearsals of Bingley Amateurs' latest production, Beauty and the Beast.
A group of our members attended on Wednesday and Thursday evening, cameras at the ready, to capture the excitement and atmosphere of the production ahead of its opening night.
From the colourful costumes and larger-than-life characters to the action, expressions and moments of comedy, there was plenty for our photographers to capture.
Photographing a live theatrical performance is always a great challenge. The lighting is constantly changing, the action happens quickly and there are plenty of moments that last only a split second.
It takes a combination of timing, anticipation and camera skills to capture those special moments that bring a performance to life.
Our members came away with a fantastic collection of photographs, aiming to capture not just what was happening on stage, but also the joy, colour and energy of the production.
And their verdict after watching the rehearsals? A fun-filled performance with plenty of laughter!
At Otley Camera Club, we're always pleased to support local groups and organisations by sharing our members' photography skills. It's a great opportunity for members to try something different, develop their experience and help celebrate the work of talented local performers.
Productions like this take a huge amount of work from everyone involved, both on and off stage. We hope our photographs help capture some of that effort and provide the cast and crew with lasting memories of the show.
A big thank you to Bingley Amateurs for welcoming our members along to the rehearsals. We wish everyone involved a fantastic run!
Bingley Amateurs' production of Beauty and the Beast runs at Bingley Arts Centre from 13–21 November 2026.
Expect magic, comedy, marvellous mayhem, colourful characters, show-stopping songs and plenty of laughs. It's a pantomime for all ages!
For performance details and tickets, visit:
These photos were taken by Kay Roxby and Andy Hoyle
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