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  • Thousands visit Winchester Cathedral for spectacular opening night of The Storytellers
Press release
12th Mar 25

Thousands visit Winchester Cathedral for spectacular opening night of The Storytellers

Last night, Winchester Cathedral welcomed thousands of visitors for the world premiere of The Storytellers, a brand-new immersive light and sound experience by Luxmuralis. This breathtaking son et lumière spectacle transported audiences through realms of fantasy, romance, science fiction, and adventure, bringing literary masterpieces to life—from Shakespeare to Jane Austen.

The opening night received glowing reviews, with visitors captivated by the unique storytelling experience:

It was an amazing experience! I brought my family tonight, but I’m definitely booking to come back with friends.
This show felt completely different from the other Luxmuralis events I’ve attended. I can’t quite explain why, but I think it’s my favourite of all six— I’ve been to every Luxmuralis show here since 2022!
I came alone as a huge Jane Austen fan, and seeing her legacy translated in such a contemporary way was fascinating. I travel to see a lot of Jane Austen artwork, but this was unlike anything I’ve seen before.

Following such an enthusiastic response, tickets for The Storytellers are now selling fast, with nightly shows running nightly until 15 March 2025. Due to high demand, visitors are encouraged to book in advance while availability remains.

Families can also take advantage of a special offer on Wednesday 12 March, with tickets available for £25.00 for two adults and up to four children (aged 3-16). The discount is automatically applied when booking online.

Don’t miss this extraordinary event—book your tickets now and step into the world of The Storytellers at Winchester Cathedral.

Book your tickets here

Art Installation
11th-15th March 2025

The Storytellers — World premiere of a light and sound show by Luxmuralis

Experience the world premiere of "The Storytellers," an enchanting immersive son et lumière event set within the breathtaking Winchester Cathedral.

Jane Austen
Friday 6th June 2025, 7.30pm

To begin at the beginning: A talk by Professor Michael Wheeler — Jane Austen

Professor Michael Wheeler highlights how Jane Austen's genius, wit and economy shines through in the very first pages of her six published novels.

Talk
Friday 20th March 7.30pm. Doors Open 6.45pm

Jane Austen Among Women Writers: Dr Gillian Dow — A talk by an Associate Professor at the University of Southampton

A lively look at the women writers who inspired, amused, or annoyed Jane Austen during an era when women novelists were outselling men.

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The North Transept accessibility lift is currently out of service. Due to concert staging, ramp access cannot be provided, so wheelchair access to the East End will not be available until the evening of Saturday 28 March. From then, access will be via ramp until repairs to the platform lift are complete. Thank you for your patience and understanding.