WHAT'S ON
As we begin to look ahead to recovering our freedom from the Covid pandemic as a result of the success of the mass vaccination programme, we’re aware, as never before, of the importance of science.
Some people think that science and religion don’t go together, but many scientists are people of faith. We made headline news across the world when we opened our doors as a mass vaccination clinic in the spring, supporting the work of our brilliant NHS. And now we’re opening our doors again for a summer of science, creativity and spirituality.
This year’s programme will focus on Science throughout the ages, taking visitors on a journey of exploration and discovery; from the first smallpox inoculations to the current day and the fight against covid-19.
The Laboratory and Retrospective exhibition can be viewed as part of your daytime visit to Lichfield Cathedral and are open during our visitor opening hours - click here for more information and to check for any Cathedral closures.
The Laboratory - 13 August to 1 November
A free and contemporary installation artwork by Artist Peter Walker and featuring sound compositions by David Harper. Explore the fascinating world around us through the eyes of a scientist. The installation will be included in The Great Exhibition: SCIENCE and will also be the centrepiece for a range of free family activities during the summer holidays and October half term.
The Laboratory is kindly supported by Scientists In Congregations. Find out more here.
"Creativity in the arts and the sciences comes from many places. But it is often in the studio for the artist, or the laboratory for the scientist, that those ideas come to life. . .” Peter Walker Sculptor.
Retrospective 2 September - 1 November
This year we will host a retrospective exhibition of Artist in Residence Peter Walker. Looking back over five years of this unique and rich partnership, the exhibition revisits the extensive projects, sculptures, installations, the artworks that have been created and reflecting on the impact and legacy of his extraordinary creations.
Poppy Fields 6 - 13 November
This Remembrancetide the award-winning team from Luxmuralis return with, the poignant and reflective light and sound show, Poppy Fields. November is traditionally a time for reflection and remembrance and so by popular request, we are bringing back the profound and evocative sound and light exhibition, Poppy Fields, which was originally created by award winning Luxmuralis in 2016, and revisited in 2018 to mark the centenary of end of the First World War.
This all- embracing sound and light show will see poppies cascade down the ceiling, walls and floor of our stunning 900 year old Cathedral, calling us to remember all those who have fought so valiantly for our peace and safety. Accompanying the projections will be specially composed music by David Harper and poetry recorded by Oscar-winning actor, Eddie Redmayne.
Poppy Fields will allow visitors a much-needed opportunity to reflect not only on past and present conflicts, but also the global pandemic which continues to affect us all, as we begin to consider how we might live differently as a result of all that we have lived through.
The 2021 version of Poppy Fields also features the main show from Luxmuralis’ much loved ‘Imagine Peace’. This stunningly beautiful son et lumiere will bring the east end of the Cathedral to life with its poignant message of hope for the future. In addition, the first public showing of a work created in 2020, to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale for International Nurses Day, will be presented in this newly curated version of the event as a tribute to the NHS.
We are grateful to Friel Homes who have sponsored this event.
Tickets are £7.50 per adult; £6.50 per child; with under 3s FREE (please select a ticket so that we can ensure they are counted towards capacity). Family tickets are also available.
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And as always, you’ll find too at the Cathedral a space to remember and to reflect – especially on the events of the past 18 months. Click here to view our visitor opening hours and service times.
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