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Luxmuralis’ ‘The Storytellers’ Illuminates Durham Cathedral in Five-Night Return

The literature-themed installation ties into the cathedral’s Magna Carta exhibition.

Overview

  • The immersive light-and-sound show runs nightly October 8–12 with timed slots from 6:30 to 9:15 p.m., with advance booking required on the Durham Cathedral website.
  • Tickets are priced at £11 for adults and £4.50 for under-18s, with free entry for children under three.
  • Now in its fourth year, the residency by artistic director Peter Walker and composer David Harper continues beyond the original three-year plan following strong public interest.
  • This edition expands into the Cloister and the Chapter House, presenting distinct sequences with an evolved soundscape.
  • Projections draw on the cathedral’s own manuscripts, including rare Magna Carta copies, with some exterior views visible only from the Cloisters, and early reviews describe the show as “mesmerising” and the best yet.