Every evening, until Sunday 12 October, visitors to Durham Cathedral will experience stunning light projections of manuscripts, text and characters as famous stories leap out of their pages and onto the cathedral walls.
The Storytellers opened for a preview last night and those who experienced it, including competition winners, described the show as "mesmerising", "magical" and "breathtaking" with one person describing it as "wonderful to see the cathedral I love so much by day totally transformed at night".
People can still book tickets for The Storytellers to experience for themselves the spectacular installation that brings stories out of the pages of their books and into reality.
Andrew Usher, Chief Officer: Visitor Experience and Enterprise at Durham Cathedral says,
“We're really pleased to welcome the artists behind Luxmuralis back to Durham Cathedral once again. The literature themed projections throughout the cathedral creates the feeling of stepping into another world. As well as the stories on display inside the cathedral, this year we are projecting manuscripts and texts from our own collection - including our rare copies of the Magna Carta - onto the outside of the cathedral which you can only view through the Cloisters. With such a nostalic theme and with people spotting their favorite characters from books within the projections, we got great feedback from the preview night that 'The Storytellers' is another fantastic experience."
By day the cathedral will appear as normal, then each evening, ancient texts and classic stories will be projected across all areas inside the cathedral and Cloisters. The artwork will illuminate the centuries-old architecture, inviting visitors to pause and soak in some of the world's best stories and much-loved literature - from children’s classics to fantasy, from romance to poetry.
The cathedral will also be filled with a captivating soundscape, celebrating the timeless tradition of sharing stories. There will also be the opportunity to reflect on the experience and light a candle in the Galilee Chapel.
This awe-inspiring sound and light projection was created by the artistic collaboration Luxmuralis. Their works have been touring cathedrals in England for several years.
The Storytellers by Luxmuralis is suitable for all ages and visitors will be able to experience the event from 6.30pm - 9.15pm between 8 to 12 October. Entry to the cathedral is by a timed ticket only - Adults £11, Children (under 18) £4.50, Infants (under 3) free.
