Ely Cathedral will be one of the first venues to host a new large-scale light and sound show that celebrates the spectacle, significance and inspiration of the Crown Jewels and the Coronation ceremony.
CROWN AND CORONATION is coming to the city next month following its highly-acclaimed launch at the Tower of London in November 2023.
The immersive show, which is on a tour of the UK, was created by Historic Royal Palaces in partnership with Luxmuralis, the artistic collaboration of artist Peter Walker and composer David Harper.
Joss Palmer, event manager at Ely Cathedral, said: “We feel very honoured to be one of the first venues in the UK to showcase this event.
“We have always admired Peter Walker’s work, and his creativity and talent in producing large scale light productions is legendary.
“This particular project, in partnership with Royal Historic Palaces, promises to be an amazing experience using the Cathedral as the most stunning backdrop for his latest work, Crown & Coronation.”
The entire cathedral will be fully immersed in this light show.
Visitors will experience a journey through history, from Wiliam the Conqueror to Queen Victoria, as large scale, colourful imagery of jewels and royalty are projected across the interior walls of Ely Cathedral.
CROWN AND CORONATION will run from February 6-10 between 6.15pm and 8.45pm.
Tickets are bookable in 15-minute intervals and visitors are advised to book in advance online www.elycathedral.org.
It is anticipated the experience will take approximately one hour.
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