presented by Trevow Helston
"Wildlife cameramen don't come much more special than Doug Allan" Sir David Attenborough
This event is being hosted in partnership with Helston Climate Action Group, Wildlife Groundswell, XR Helston and Plastic Free Helston.
Multi-Emmy and BAFTA award-winning Blue Planet and Planet Earth cameraman, Doug Allan will join us in Helston for an evening of behind-the-scenes stories and honest conversation about climate reality and optimism.
From mountain summits to rocky shorelines, through coral reefs and kelp forests, from arid deserts to the frigid poles, under the shifting sea ice of the frozen oceans Wild Spaces is a journey to inspire all who love wilderness. It’s a celebration of the breathtaking range of environments that Doug Allan has been privileged to film over his 40 years as a documentary cameraman and photographer.
Climate change means familiar landscapes are disappearing across the world. Wild places are under threat – how should we be changing to protect them?
Illustrated with his own photographs and clips from his best-known series, and with a wealth of behind the scenes stories, Doug’s presentation at the Helston Chapel will cover successes and setbacks during his own personal experiences exploring the challenges of climate change.
“I’ve learned to balance climate reality with climate optimism and most importantly, to realise that when everyone works together we can inspire a change of direction.” Doug Allan
About Doug Allan
Doug spent eight years in Antarctica as a research diver, scientist and photographer for the British Antarctic Survey, before changing direction to full-time filming in 1984.
He specialises in natural history, expeditions and science documentaries in some of the wildest and most remote places on our planet, particularly the polar zones. He has filmed for many series including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Life, Human Planet, Frozen Planet, Forces of Nature, Ocean Giants and Operation Iceberg, as well as making programmes for the Living Oceans Foundation about coral reef conservation and overfishing.
His photographic awards include eight Emmy’s and five BAFTA’s. He has three Honorary Doctorates in recognition of his camerawork, as well as two Polar Medals. He’s an Honorary Fellow of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society and of the Royal Photographic Society. In 2018 he was awarded the RSGS Mungo Park Medal for his outstanding contribution to geographical knowledge through exploration.
Flexible Ticket Prices for Performances
We understand things are challenging for many people.
To try and make the work that Trevow Helston programmes as accessible as possible we are offering three ticket prices for the show and a free ticket draw. Please book the ticket that reflects what you can afford right now. You won't be asked any questions and your ticket options won't be shared with anyone.
£25 Supporter Show Ticket
This ticket includes a donation to support Trevow Helston's work
£18 Just a Show Ticket
This ticket covers our core costs of the event
£12 Helping You Show Ticket
If you can only afford this ticket right now we all understand
£10 Under 16 Ticket
£0 Show Ticket Draw
If you cannot afford a ticket right now please enter our free ticket draw. Trevow Helston will give away as many tickets as we are able to and we will inform you if you have won tickets a minimum of three days before the event. To enter the ticket draw please click here.
What do I need to know?
This event will take place at the Helston Old Cemetery Chapel, Meneage Road, Helston, TR13 8BH.
There is a large pay and display car park opposite the Helston Medical Centre, Trelawney Rd, Helston TR13 8AU. This is a 5-10 minute walk away. It is possible to drop-off and pick-up immediately outside the chapel building.
There is level access from the tarmac path into the side door of the chapel. There is space inside the chapel for wheelchairs. The seating will be on pews. If we can support you at our event in other ways please contact us on [email protected]
This event will be structured as follows: 50 minute presentation, 20 minute "in conversation with" + 20 minute Q&A with audience.
The event is suitable for all ages.