Sing Choirs of Angels: a light spectacular by Illuminos at Lichfield Cathedral
Lichfield Cathedral is putting on a light show with a difference from 16-20 December 2022. Teaming up with acclaimed animation team, Illuminos, to bring visitors a joyful experience, the Christmas light show promises to be entirely unique and engaging.
‘Sing Choirs of Angels’ will take visitors through the joyful story of the Nativity through the popular carol ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’.
On their journey around the Cathedral grounds visitors will be able to marvel at the beauty and stories told in the world-famous Herkonrode stained glass windows. Lit powerfully from within the building, people visiting the Cathedral can see the jewel-like quality of the glass, a beautiful Christmas lantern.
Moving on to the Palace, viewers will be amazed as the building is transformed into a Georgian Christmas dollhouse, complete with opening front and a peep into the interior. Orchestrating the show on the Palace will be an evocation of young Frederick Oakeley, famous for translating ‘O Come All Ye Faithful’ into English, who lived with his family in the Bishop’s Palace at Lichfield.
The finale of the outdoor light show will be spectacular: all the famous statues on the west front will become a host of singing angels.
Inside the Cathedral, there will be a light installation in the centre of the Nave, representing the nativity in light, projection and sculpture, a gathering around the Light.
Alongside the light shows, visitors can soak up the atmosphere inside the Cathedral, visit the popular Christmas Tree Festival, explore the story of the Nativity more closely, and take time to reflect, pray or light a candle at the new Shrine of St Chad.
The Dean of Lichfield, The Very Revd Adrian Dorber extends a warm welcome: “This is a most joyful time of year, and we are delighted to be able to share this joy and hope with many people. Illuminos have done a wonderful job: taking a familiar carol, that so many cherish; and telling the story outlined in the lyrics of the carol and exploring the carol’s links to Lichfield.”
- Admission to the Cathedral Close is by ticket for a specific timeslot
- The Illuminations are on a continuous loop
- Visitors are free to see the projections over again if they wish
‘Sing Choirs of Angels’ is kindly sponsored by Richard Winterton Auctioneers. Richard Winterton said “The Cathedral literally lights up Christmastime in the city and has become an iconic festive spectacle bringing joy to thousands each year
“We can’t wait to experience Sing Choirs of Angels and are proud to continue as headline sponsor of this fantastic Christmas experience.”
The Winterton name has been synonymous with auctioneering across Staffordshire since 1864 and is proud to remain an independent family-run firm rooted in Lichfield, with a further saleroom in Tamworth and a unit in Burton Market Hall.