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SPECTACULAR AFTER-DARK LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW TO TELL THE STORY OF CHRISTMAS
Liverpool Cathedral is set to bring some extra sparkle to the city ’ s Christmas celebrations with an immersive experience , which will take visitors on an incredible journey through the Nativity story .
‘ The Light Before Christmas : The Angels Are Coming !’ invites families to enjoy the most wonderful time of year through son et lumière as the magnificent Gothic interior of the iconic building becomes a canvas for a sequence of dazzling light and sound artworks .
A contemporary twist on the opening scenes of the Nativity , the captivating yuletide experience will see angels guide the way through a special display of twinkling lights , mesmerising projections and beautiful music , inspired by the first Christmas . As extraordinary sights and sounds fill the vast space inside Liverpool Cathedral , visitors will have the chance to immerse themselves in one of the greatest stories ever told in preparation for their own Christmas celebrations .
The awe-inspiring festive experience is the work of the awardwining artistic collaboration , Luxmuralis , the same team who brought the sell-out installation , ‘ Space , The Universe and Everything ’, to Liverpool Cathedral earlier this year .
Speaking on plans for ‘ The Light Before Christmas : The Angles Are Coming !’, Peter Walker , Artistic Director of Luxmuralis , said : “ Following the phenomenal success of ‘ Space , The Universe and Everything ’, we ’ re delighted to be returning to Liverpool Cathedral with ‘ The Light Before Christmas : The Angels Are Coming !’, which will give visitors of all ages a chance to enjoy the festive season in a modern and artistic way .”
“ It really is going to be an unforgettable experience as stunning light and sound artworks depict the remarkable story of how Christmas began , all in the majestic surroundings of Liverpool Cathedral .”
The Dean of Liverpool , The Very Revd Dr Sue Jones , is looking forward to welcoming Luxmuralis back to the city as part of Liverpool Cathedral ’ s Christmas celebrations . She said : “ The artists behind Luxmuralis are renowned for creating the most spectacular immersive experiences , you may remember ‘ Space , The Universe and Everything ’, which was incredibly well received by visitors to Liverpool Cathedral .
“‘ The Light Before Christmas : The Angels Are Coming !’ looks set to be just as popular as we invite people to lose themselves in the wonderful story of Christmas and the Nativity . The stunning festive light and sound installation forms a key part of the Christmas celebrations at Liverpool Cathedral , providing a perfect opportunity for different generations to join together for reflection . I ’ m sure visitors will find the experience very moving as we are reminded of the true meaning of Christmas .”
‘ The Light Before Christmas : The Angels Are Coming !’ is part of a two-year programme of events , exhibitions and artworks leading up to Liverpool Cathedral ’ s 100th anniversary , which falls in 2024 .
Tickets for the Christmas light and sound experience at Liverpool Cathedral , which lasts around 40 minutes , must be booked in advance , either online at Ticket Quarter https :// bit . ly / 3fEvmfZ or by calling 0344 8000 . Sessions start from 4.30 pm and tickets cost £ 8 for adults , £ 6 for children with free entry for children under 3 . Family tickets ( 2 adults and 3 children ) are available at £ 25 , plus booking fee . The Ticket Quarter phone line is open from Monday to Friday ( 9am – 5pm ) and the customer service email address is customerservice @ ticketquarter . co . uk .
For more information about ‘ The Light Before Christmas : The Angels Are Coming !’ and the wider events programme at Liverpool Cathedral , visit liverpoolcathedral . org . uk and for further details on Luxmuralis , visit projectionartgallery . com .
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