Honestly, if Sir Christopher Wren could see the light show that’s about to take place in St Paul’s early in the new year, he’d probably believe it was literally the work of God himself.
In fact, it’s a couple of guys named Peter Walker and David Harper.
They are a sculptor (Peter) and a composer (David), and they head up Luxmuralis, the company behind some of the most stunning light shows in the UK. They specialise in a technique called ‘projection mapping’ to fit their dazzling visuals to the exact contours of each space they’re working in. And the spaces they’ve worked in make up a jaw-dropping portfolio—they’ve transformed Westminster Abbey, Salisbury Cathedral, and even the Tower of London with their mesmerising, colourful displays
Their visit to St Paul’s might just be their most ambitious installation yet. Happening over a single week in late February 2025, the show is titled Luminous, will feature an all-new soundtrack, composed by David, alongside fresh visuals too. That’s about where the details start, and stop. But frankly, this is a potentially mind-blowing show in a truly, literally iconic space, and you already probably know if you’re into it or not. So, details shmetails.
The experience is set to last about 45 minutes (give or take), and when you show up, you can either sit back and soak it all in or wander the space to see it from every angle. Either way, it’s shaping up to be a great way to see an iconic building in a totally new light.
Or at least, it’s projected to be.
NOTE: Luminous runs at St. Paul’s from 22nd-28th February 2025. You can book tickets (£17.50) and find out more at the St Paul’s website.
St Paul’s Cathedral | London,EC4M 8AD
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