Over the last 3 years, we have been commissioned by Chester Zoo to create a spectacular display of life size animal lanterns for the festive night time event, Lantern Magic. This year is the most ambitious event to date – we are creating a whole host of new animal lanterns, and dozens of illuminated animal puppets and enchanting characters for visitors of all ages to discover, as they take a lantern lit stroll round the zoo at night. And don’t miss the glowing tropical gardens, the giant butterfly lantern lawns, condor’s nest or the pedal powered crazy snowflake contraptions, to mention but a few of the wonderful sights you can expect to see!
There will also be a special visitor from the North Pole, in his brand new sleigh…
The event runs from December 4th – 23rd. Tickets are selling fast – to avoid missing out, book yours at:
www.chesterzoo.org/attractions-and-exhibits/christmas/lantern-magic
Led by artistic director Jo Pocock, the artistic team includes: Ewan Hunter, Ger Sweeney, Gavin Lewery, Gill Smith, Anna Ketskemety, Kevin Carol, Carly McKay, Ruta Staseviciute, Colin Eccleston, Tony Cairns, Georgina Solo, Noah Rose, Julian Taylor. Lighting Design: Rob Hill, Production Management and team led by Jackie Swanson with Sophie Meadley, Simon Banks, Jack Sweeney, Gobber, Katy-Ann Bellis, Becky Bryson.
