ILLUMINATING YORK31 OCTOBER – 3 NOVEMBER 2012

DISCOVER YORK IN A NEW LIGHTwww.illuminatingyork.org

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ILLUMINATING YORKVIC REEVES . WONDERLAND 2012York Museum Gardens31 Oct – 3 Nov, 6.30pm – 10.30pm

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WELCOME, COME AND DISCOVER YORK IN A NEW LIGHT

Illuminating York is now in its eighth year; using modernlighting and projection technologies to celebrate the city ofYork’s unique architecture and history.

Taking place at the end of October, the Festival draws more than60,000 people to the city and in previous years has createdspecially commissioned digital artworks on many of the city’shistoric buildings, including York Minster, York Castle Museum,Yorkshire Museum and the City Walls as well as churches acrossthe city centre.

In 2012, Illuminating York heads to the York Museum Gardens ona dramatic scale transforming the 10 acres of botanical gardensinto a mystical and magical wonderland.

The renowned Vic Reeves has worked with York based artists BrightWhite Ltd, Bar Lane Studios, Arup and Chetwoods Architects tocreate this year's theme 'Wonderland' which promises to be morespectacular than ever before. Come and see the gardens in a newlight and expect the unexpected around every corner!

NEW FOR 2012NOW A TICKETED EVENT – see page 8 for details

VIC REEVES . WONDERLAND6.30pm – 10.30pm, Wed 31 Oct – Sat 3 NovYork Museum Gardens (Entrances – Museum Street, Marygate)TICKETED EVENT see page 8 for details

Come along to Illuminating York 2012 and discover York in a new light. Let yourself be transported through the gloriouschaos and absurd world of VIC REEVES . WONDERLAND. Lose yourself in the spectacularly lit 10 acres of YorkMuseum Gardens.

Old world meets new, as the hauntingly beautiful ruins of St Mary’s Abbey, the stunning facade of the Yorkshire Museumand part of the City Walls provide the background to a verymodern technological marvel.

See how modern lighting and technology showcase the work of Vic Reeves, transforming the peaceful, tranquil gardens into a maze of magic, mayhem and mischief!

Inspired by the absurd storytelling of Lewis Carroll’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, this exciting and magicalcollaboration has been created by York based artists Bright WhiteLtd, Vic Reeves, Bar Lane Studios, Arup and Chetwoods Architects.

Explore the gardens, twirl around and discover a new topsy-turvyworld, as the night is lit up by this amazing spectacle.

With over £500,000 of lighting transforming the gardens for theduration of the festival it promises to be a glowing event!

DISCOVER YORK IN A NEW LIGHTwww.illuminatingyork.org

Artists impressions below © Arup | LightingImage of Vic Reeves © Jim Poyner

VIC REEVES . WONDERLAND6.30pm – 10.30pm, Wed 31 Oct – Sat 3 NovYork Museum Gardens (Entrances – Museum Street, Marygate)TICKETED EVENT see page 8 for details

To realise this ambitious project, the creative project team is:

Audio Visual and Interactive Media: Chris Walker and Adam Stanning – Bright White Ltd. In partnership with Ben Clowes, Bar Lane Studios.

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Space Planning and Event Architecture: Simon Baker andGeraldine Booth – Chetwoods Architects

Lighting Design: Dan Lister, Elizabeth Cooper and Helen Marsh –ARUP. With thanks to Blackpool Council.

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DISCOVER YORK IN A NEW LIGHTwww.illuminatingyork.org

Artists impression below © Bright White Ltd

VIC REEVES . WONDERLAND is a ticketed event and westrongly advise that tickets are purchased in advance.

Tickets are priced £5 per person for over 16s; £1 per child for 5 – 16 year olds and under 5s are free. Children under 16 mustbe accompanied by a paying adult.†

Tickets are available for four time slots; you are welcome tostay for the duration of the event, however for safety reasonsthere will be no re-entry after leaving the gardens.

Time slots are:6.30pm – 7.30pm; 7.30pm – 8.30pm; 8.30pm – 9.30pm and9.30pm – 10.30pm* (*last admission at 10pm)

Each time slot has a maximum capacity, therefore we advisevisitors that they will only be allowed entry into York MuseumGardens within this hourly slot.

How to Book:To avoid disappointment tickets can be purchased in advance:In person: at the York Theatre Royal Box Office, St Leonard’s Place,York YO1 7HD; by telephone: (01904) 623568 or online:www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

We strongly advise that tickets are purchased in advance;however, there will be a limited number of tickets for sale eachevening until 9.30pm from York Theatre Royal Box Office andYork Explore, Library Square. Please note that these tickets will becash sales only.† A maximum of five under 16s can be booked per adult

TICKET INFORMATION FORVIC REEVES . WONDERLAND

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VIC REEVES . WONDERLAND

Get Creative!

Illuminating York Minster

A Ghostly Glow at Treasurer’s House

A Medieval Illumination

Shedding light on York’s chocolate heritage

The Temple of a Thousand Bells by Laura Belém

Fairfax House After Dark

Torch Lit Tours and Fascinating Facts at Clifford's Tower

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall by Candlelight

Gabrieli à 2(2): A Musical Soundscape

Drawing with Light

Illuminated Latin Vespers sung to Gregorian Chant

Locos in a Different Light

Armed Forces Community presents…

PARK & RIDE

Additional Park & Ride services will be operating from MuseumStreet to Rawcliffe Bar Park & Ride site (Green Line, Route 2)

The last bus will depart from Museum Street at 10.30pm

For more information on the Park & Ride please visit:www.york.gov.uk/transport/Parking/Park_and_Ride/

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ILLUMINATING YORK 2012AT A GLANCE

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Supporting Events(2 – 15)

Tickets:York Theatre Royal Box Office

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The Festival Information Tent will be open

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This year we have a fantastic range of supporting programmes as part of the 2012 Illuminating York Festival. These wonderfulattractions are located across the city and offer some greatactivities and sights for you to enjoy, which complement thisyear’s theme of Wonderland.

MAIN EVENT

VIC REEVES . WONDERLANDYork Museum GardensWed 31 Oct – Sat 3 Nov, 6.30pm – 10.30pmTICKETED EVENT: See page 8 for detailsTel: 01904 623568 • www.illuminatingyork.orgOnline tickets: www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk

This year’s theme is ‘Wonderland’. Come along and let yourselfbe transported through the glorious chaos and absurd landscapeof VIC REEVES . WONDERLAND!

SUPPORTING PROGRAMME

Get Creative!York Art Gallery, Exhibition SquareFri 2 Nov & Sat 3 Nov, 6pm – 8pmTel: 01904 687687 • www.yorkartgallery.org.ukAdmission: FREE

The Art Gallery will be open late for the Illuminating York Festival;featuring talks and demonstrations on Friday and drop-indrawing sessions with Doodle Manifesto on Saturday.

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A GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON DURING THE FESTIVALWed 31 Oct – Sat 3 Nov

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Illuminating York MinsterYork MinsterWed 31 Oct – Sat 3 Nov, 6.30pm – last entry at 8.30pmTel: 0844 939 0015 • www.yorkminster.orgTickets: Adult £5, Child £2.50. £1 discount on admission to Illuminating York Minster onpresentation of a VIC REEVES . WONDERLAND ticket.

Celebrating the Opening of The Orb, experience York Minster inall of its exquisite, ethereal majesty as kaleidoscopes of shadowand light, candles and colour create a Window on Heaven.

Become part of Andy McKeown’s new Kaleidoscopia, or light oneof the 800 Candles for the Departed in memory of a loved one.

Children can explore animal carvings by torchlight and enjoystorytelling in the children’s chapel.

Experience panoramic views of moonlit Yorkshire from the Tower top.

A Ghostly Glow at Treasurer’s HouseTreasurer’s House, Minster YardWed 31 Oct – Sat 3 Nov, 6.30pm – 8.30pmTel: (01904) 624247www.nationaltrust.org.uk/treasurershouseTickets: Adult £4, Child £2. FREE for National Trust members. FREE for YorkCard holders (31 Oct & 1 Nov only)

The fusion of light, sound and ghostly tales illuminate the past as a spell is cast over grand period rooms. From the shadows aghostly glow reveals some unexpected stories, in this intriguinghouse renowned across the city for its infamous ghosts. Ghostcellar tours also available.

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A Medieval IlluminationBarley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate Thur 1 – Sat 3 Nov, 5.30pm – 8.00pmTel: 01904 615505 • www.barleyhall.org.ukAdmission: FREE (donations welcome)A unique opportunity to explore this medieval townhouse, oncehome to a Lord Mayor of York, by candlelight. Take in the rich andsumptuous atmosphere of the Hall with its beamed ceilings, softcandlelight and medieval ornamentation. Join your medievalhosts in the splendour of the Great Hall and enjoy a goblet ofmulled wine in the tavern. Explore From Hamlet to Hollywood, a stunning exhibition of historical costumes worn by some of themost famous actors and actresses in the industry today.

Shedding light on York’s chocolate heritageYork’s CHOCOLATE Story, King’s Square Wed 31 Oct – Sat 3 Nov, 5pm – 9pmTel: 0845 498 9411 • www.yorkschocolatestory.comTickets: Adult £9.50, Concession £8.50, Child £7.50, Family £28 (2 Adults & 2 Children)

Join in the city’s Illuminating York celebrations by shedding lighton York’s chocolate heritage with York’s CHOCOLATE Story. The city centre attraction will be opening its doors late into the evening so visitors to the city can make it a full night ofentertainment. Tours available on the hour – last tour 8pm.

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The Temple of a Thousand Bells by Laura BelémYork St Mary’s, Castlegate Fri 2 Nov & Sat 3 Nov, 5pm – 8.45pmwww.yorkstmarys.org.ukAdmission: FREE

SPECIAL EVENTS AT YORK ST MARY’S:Gamelan Sekar Petak Fri 2 Nov, 6pm – 7pm Admission: FREEDrop-in and listen to the atmospheric sound of the University ofYork’s Javanese Gamelan – an ‘orchestra’ of gongs andmetalophones create a unique, enchanting sound evoking thelost music of The Temple of a Thousand Bells.

Choral performance by Enkelit Sat 3 Nov, 6.15pm & 6.45pm Admisison: FREEEnkelit is Finnish for ‘angels’. This beautiful choir returns to YorkSt Mary’s to add their unique sound to this year’s installation.Each performance lasts approx. 20 mins.

Fairfax House After DarkFairfax House, Castlegate Wed 31 Oct, Thur 1 Nov & Sat 3 Nov, 7.30pmTel: 01904 655543 • www.fairfaxhouse.co.ukTickets: Adult £14, Child £7Ticket includes a glass of wine on arrival

Fairfax House will be opening its doors after dark for a highlyunusual and illuminating candlelit performance by the mansion’s‘original Georgian inhabitants’. Electric lighting will be strictlytaboo! You will be taken through the House by Lord Fairfax, his daughter Anne and members of his household staff bycandlelight and given an unvarnished insight into eighteenth-century life and its dangers.

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Torch-Lit Tours and Fascinating Facts at Clifford’s TowerClifford’s Tower, Tower Street Friday 2 Nov & Sat 3 Nov, 7pm - 9pm Tours every 20mins. Last admission 8.40pmTel: 01904 646940 • www.english-heritage.org.ukTickets: Adult £4, Concessions £3.60, Child £2.40, Family £10.40,FREE for English Heritage Members. No prior booking necessary.

Join us to explore this ancient stronghold by night and uncoverits colourful history. Who was Roger de Clifford and what was hisgrisly legacy to York? How were the walls breached with a pocketpistol? What was the secret activity that gaoler Robert Redheadtried to hide? Find out with our guides and see how beautiful thecity looks at night with uninterrupted views from the Towerramparts.

Merchant Adventurers’ Hall by CandlelightMerchant Adventurers’ HallWed 31 Oct & Thur 1 Nov, 6.45pm, 7.15pm, 7.45pm & 8.15pmTel: 01904 654818 • www.theyorkcompany.co.ukTickets: Adult £8, Concessions £7, Child £4, Family £18 (2 Adult, 2 Children). Refreshments included.Due to restrictions on group numbers pre-booking is advised.

Why not explore one of York’s Medieval marvels by candlelight?!As part of the Festival, the stunning timber-framed MerchantAdventurers’ Hall is to be open on the evenings of Wednesday31st October & Thursday 1st November for exclusive candlelitGuided Tours. There are four tours at intervals of 6.45pm,7.15pm, 7.45pm & 8.15pm and it is advised that you book yourplace through the Hall office in advance. So why not explore thehistory of this fascinating building and its 650 years of history inYork in a different light!

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Gabrieli à 2(2): A Musical SoundscapeNational Centre for Early Music, St Margaret’s Church, WalmgateWed 31 Oct, 7.00pm – 8.30pm; (9.00pm – 10.00pm free of charge)Tel: 01904 632220 • www.ncem.co.ukTickets: £10 includes a glass of wine on arrival

Following on from the phenomenal success of the Striggio 40 PartMass in York Minster this summer, early music specialists JamieSavan cornetts, Adam Woolf sackbuts and John Ayers electronicswill fuse Renaissance music with modern technologies to markthe 400th anniversary of the Italian musical genius GiovanniGabrieli. Featuring Gabrieli’s 22 Part Sonata in a live performancesupported by surround-sound technology, the work will growthrough multi-layered tracking into an extravaganza of sound and light.

Drawing with LightBar Lane Studios, 50 MicklegateSat 3 Nov, 6pm-9pmwww.barlanestudios.comTickets: £2 no booking required

Join production company Glass Cannon for an evening of liveanimation. The walls of Bar Lane Studios will be alight with yourfantastical drawings. Your visit will include live animation activities,drawing games and live music. A night to remember for all!

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Illuminated Latin Vespers sung to Gregorian Chant(with multimedia light display by transcendence/visions of York) The Parish Church of All Saints, North Street, North Street Sat 3 Nov, illuminatons from 5pmwww.allsaints-northstreet.org.ukAdmission: FREE no booking required

5.30pm Talk – An introduction to York’s Finest Medieval Church,All Saints, North Street

6pm Illuminated Latin Vespers sung to Gregorian Chant, withmultimedia light display. (Lasts about 35 minutes)

Latin Vespers of All Saints, sung to Gregorian Chant as it wouldhave been for the First Lord Mayor of York, 800 years ago, butwith a modern twist – a multimedia light display, transcendingYork 800.

Locos in a Different LightNational Railway Museum, Leeman Road Fri 2 Nov & Sat 3 Nov, 6.30pm – 10pmTel: 0844 8153139 • www.nrm.org.ukAdmission: FREE no booking required

Don't miss this chance to see our locomotives as you've neverseen them before. Our fourth annual lighting competition willbring our collection to life with amazing colour and lighting in ourGreat Hall. The shop and café will be open. Free entry and parking.

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Armed Forces Community presents… St Helens Square Wed 31 Oct – Sat 3 Nov, 6.30pm – 9.00pmAdmission: FREE

City of York Council is pleased to present a short film capturingthe personal stories of local people with a connection to the armed forces. Be prepared to be astonished, amused andmoved. Produced by Barrie Stephenson a pioneer of digitalstorytelling as part of Armed Forces Community presents...(www.yorkstories2012.com) and funded by a CommunityCovenant Grant. Look out for the big screen in York city centrethroughout the Illuminating York Festival. Further details onthe Illuminating York website.

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Telephone: 01904 623568Email: illuminatingyork@york.gov.ukVisit: www.illuminatingyork.org

If you would like to speak to a member of the Festival team about how you or your organisationcould be involved in Illuminating York, please email illuminatingyork@york.gov.uk. Full image creditsfor all images can be found on the website. Publication designed by HBA Graphic Design 01904 438691. Information correct at time of print. 14906

With SPECIAL THANKS to Vic Reeves

SUPPORTERS OF THE CREATIVE TEAMStudio Photography: Jim PoynerStudio Filming: ParashootsProjector Loan: Liverpool John MooresUniversity, Art & Design Department