A spectacular immersive experience narrated by Sir David Attenborough has opened at Chester Zoo.
Our Story brings to life the story of our planet and its arrival in Cheshire marks the first time the full original experience has been staged outside London.
The production enjoyed a hugely successful run at London’s Natural History Museum, and was experienced by more than 245,000 people.
The 50-minute experience surrounds audiences with natural history footage, scientifically accurate animation and 360-degree projections across walls and floors, to take visitors on a journey through Earth’s four-billion-year history.
‘A remarkable experience’
The show at Chester Zoo is being hosted in a former ape house which has been transformed into an immersive space for the story to unfold.
Created in collaboration with Sir David Attenborough and award-winning Open Planet Studios, Our Story explores the impact humans have had on the planet, while looking at how people can live with nature to create a better future.
“We’re incredibly proud to have brought Our Story to Chester,” said the zoo’s chief operating officer Dom Strange.
“It’s a remarkable experience, and being the first venue outside London to host the full production makes this a really special moment for us.
“Sir David Attenborough has inspired generations of people to care about the natural world.
“This experience gives people the chance to immerse themselves in the story of our planet in a completely different way – and we hope they leave with a renewed sense of wonder about the world around them, and what we can do to protect it.”
The production combines real-world cinematography along with animation and an original score by Tony Award-nominated and Olivier Award-nominated composer Nick Powell.
Its message is one of hope, encouraging audiences to reflect on the relationship between people and the natural world, and the choices that will shape the planet’s future.
Tickets for Our Story with David Attenborough start at £15 and are available on the Chester Zoo website.
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