Starstruck in the Cathedral 15th August to 6th September 2009

A Dash of Hollywood and some Worcestershire Sauce!

Worcester Cathedrals Event Manager Debbie Liggins is working with the curator Kate Bailey who works extensively for the V&A and specializes in the production of theatrical exhibitions throughout the country.  For Kate, this three-week exhibition will be the culmination of months of work in researching costumes, contacting their designers, tracking down the authentic articles and carefully displaying them for the exhibition.

The Dean of Worcester, Peter Atkinson said, Its a truly majestic backdrop for these beautiful costumes. There will be over eighty costumes, and we will be creating several dramatic tableaux, incorporating props to give a really theatrical feel.

Many of the costumes will be sourced from long-established film costumiers as well as the Royal Shakespeare Company.

The exhibition will run from August 15^th to September 6^th with the aim of raising money for the Cathedral, its mission and outreach.

The Cathedral will provide refreshments in the Chapter House from 10am to 5pm (Mon to Sat) and 12.30pm to 3.30pm (Sun) for the duration of the exhibition and the Cathedral Shop will be selling all sorts of costume paraphernalia! Tours of the Cathedral Tower will be on offer at ‚£3 per adult, £1 per child and £6 per family.

 

Worcester Feast, an extensive food and wine fair, will be taking place in the impressive surroundings of the Cathedral, the Cathedral gardens and the grounds of the historic Commandery on the last weekend of the exhibition (Sept 4^th, 5^th & 6^th) - www.worcesterfeast.com. In addition, the Worcester Porcelain Museum will be hosting an Antiques Fair on the 5^th and 6^th Sept -www.worcesterporcelainmuseum.org. The Worcester Visitor Centre will be offering a City Passport to access all 3 events & the Commandery that weekend www.visitworcester.com

Ticket prices: £7.50 (adult), £6 (Concessions), £5 (Children 5-17yrs), Under 5s Free, £20 (Family, 2+3)
£10 Adult £30 Family (Joint ticket for entry to Worcester Feast & the Costume Exhibition on September 4^th/5^th & 6^th)
£20(single), £40 (family), A City Passport  will gain access to the Costume Exhibition, Worcester Feast, the Commandery & the Worcester Porcelain Museum on Sept 4^th, 5^th or 6^th. Available from the Visitors Centre in Worcester

To book a ticket please call 01905 732900, visit our website www.worcestercathedral.co.uk or e-mail  [email protected]

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10am-5pm (last entry 4pm)
Sunday: 12.30pm-3.30pm (last entry 2.30pm)

The exhibition will be closed on Saturday August 22nd

 

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