Discover the extraordinary stories behind some of the nation’s favourite portraits
The groundbreaking new immersive, cinematic show, from the creators of FRAMELESS, promises to redefine the gallery experience, with an emotionally charged spectacle that pushes the boundaries of creative storytelling.
Stories – Brought to Life uses the latest digital technology to explore the lives of people who have shaped the UK’s history and culture, from the Tudor period to the present day.
Visitors will step into a world where the sitters’ stories come alive. This unique experience explores the fascinating lives behind some of the most iconic faces from the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection who have shaped the UK’s history and culture. From royalty and cultural icons to fearless leaders and national heroes, past and present, their stories will unfold in an unforgettable journey that fuses the best of art, technology and powerful human storytelling. Featured people include Winston Churchill, Charles Darwin, Queen Elizabeth I, Queen Elizabeth II, Ncuti Gatwa, Audrey Hepburn, Dorothy Hodgkin, Mai, Nelson Mandela, Emmeline Pankhurst, Grayson Perry, Mary Seacole, William Shakespeare, Amy Winehouse, Oscar Wilde, Virginia Woolf and Malala Yousafzai.
The stories will be presented on a spectacular scale, travelling across specially created frames, drawing on unprecedented access to industry leading visual effects, music and imagery, to give visitors a new way to experience some of the stories that form part of the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection.
Book National Portrait Gallery Unframed: Stories – Brought To Life at MediaCity
