The ‘Crown and Coronation’, a sound and light show, will be held in Carlisle next month.
Produced by Historic Royal Palaces and Luxmuralis, the show will highlight the history of coronations and project visually striking scenes onto landmarks including Carlisle Cathedral and Castle.
The show is expected to bring the pomp and glamour of the Crown Jewels, located 300 miles away in the Tower of London, closer to home.
Councillor Anne Quilter, executive member for Vibrant and Healthy Places at the Cumberland Council, said: "Following the success of Carlisle City of Lights, more areas within Cumberland will form part of a series of events called The Light District.
"We are delighted to welcome the Historic Royal Palaces and Luxmuralis event to Carlisle as the first event within this new programme.
"This is a real coup for the city as, so far, it is the northernmost venue announced to host the light and sound spectacular."
The event scheduled between February 15 to 17 will showcase the deep religious, historic and cultural significance of the Crown Jewels, symbolising the shared experience of coronations.
The light and sound installation will be a narrative of over 1,000 years of history, right from the reigns of King William the Conqueror to Queen Victoria.
Charles Farris, public historian for the History of the Monarchy at Historic Royal Palaces, said: "The Crown Jewels hold deep religious, historic, and cultural significance, and we are really excited to be bringing this magnificent collection to people around the UK following a historic Coronation year.
"Crown and Coronation will immerse visitors in the rich history of the British monarchy, Coronations, and the Crown Jewels.”
The Crown and Coronation event is part of The Light District, a new programme of events established by the Cumberland Council.
Peter Walker, sculptor and artist at Luxmuralis, said: “We are delighted to be working with Historic Royal Palaces and Discover Carlisle on this spectacular light show, which will transform some of the UK’s most remarkable buildings into an articulating and evolving display of historic images, awash with light and accompanied by compositions which chart changes to music over the period.”
The installation will take place inside Carlisle Cathedral, outside of The Fratry, Tullie’s gardens and within the grounds of Carlisle Castle.
Tickets are £8.50 per adult, £7.50 per child (aged five to 16) and free for under five year olds.
Tickets are available from www.skiddle.com or direct from the Carlisle Tourist Information Centre (01228 598596).
The show starts at 6.30pm and finishes at 9pm each day.
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