● Plymouth's Market Hall is now taking autumn bookings for Our Story with David Attenborough, with the run extended due to popular demand
● Following the end of the Our Story run at London's Natural History Museum, Market Hall in Plymouth is the only place in the UK to see the experience this September
● The 50-minute cinematic experience shares Attenborough's message of how important we all are in writing our planet's next chapter
● New, simplified ticket pricing has replaced the previous peak and off-peak structure to create an easy-to-use booking process
Following an overwhelming response from visitors over the summer, Our Story with David Attenborough has been extended for a longer run at Plymouth's Market Hall.
This September, Market Hall's immersive dome is currently the only venue in the UK where audiences can see Our Story, and the only place they can experience it in full 360° immersive format.
With waiting lists running for the experience towards the end of the summer shows, and the final weeks at a complete sell-out, demand to see the inspiring film in this unique setting was high.
The extension comes as the original version of the experience, previously screened exclusively at London's Natural History Museum, has now completed its run.
Audiences can discover a one-of-a-kind experience with cutting-edge animations and stunning projections, real-world footage and full 360° immersion. The 50-minute-long cinematic piece features Sir David as he draws on his lifetime of exploration to tell this incredible tale of people and planet.
There's always lots on offer at Market Hall to build a full day out around a visit to see Our Story, with fairs, markets exhibitions, workshops and interactive fun popping up in coming weeks - including a packed programme of activities during October half term. Market Hall’s café offers an additional way to unwind and enjoy your day at the attraction.
In response to visitor feedback, Market Hall has removed the previous peak and off-peak pricing tiers in favour of a single, simplified price structure – making tickets more straightforward to book. You can book tickets starting from £15 for an adult visit, with family bundles available. A locals’ discount of 10% is available for Plym Card holders.
Real Ideas Community Interest Company – who run Market Hall - collaborated with the production team at Bristol-based Open Planet Studios to adapt the experience for the dome format.
Sir David Attenborough said: “In this new immersive experience, we explore two stories - the 4-billion-year epic of the Earth, and our own, relatively brief chapter, the story of humankind. These two stories are not, at this moment, aligned - but they could be. My hope is that anyone visiting the 'Our Story' experience will come to understand how important humanity is in writing the planet's next chapter.”
The experience covers Earth's history from its earliest beginnings to the present day, including the emergence of Homo sapiens, the evolution of gorillas, and the impact of human activity on whale populations and efforts to protect them. It is accompanied by an original score by composer Nick Powell, a Tony Award and Olivier Award nominee.
Lindsey Hall, Chief Executive of Real Ideas, said: “We are absolutely delighted to be extending Our Story with Sir David Attenborough at the Market Hall. Following a sell-out summer, and with a waiting list of over 1,700 people for tickets, we can see how much this wonderful experience resonates with audiences. Now even more people will get the chance to enjoy it in Plymouth while it is here for longer."
She added: “It's a wonderful way to mark what has been a landmark year for Market Hall and the immersive dome. We can't wait to welcome even more visitors, old and new, to see this incredible experience.”
Jonnie Hughes, Co-Founder and Director of Open Planet Studios, said: “We designed this experience to captivate audiences with the epic tale of people and planet as never seen before. Bringing ‘Our Story’ to Plymouth’s Immersive Dome with our southwest collaborators, Real Ideas, is a natural and exciting next step – allowing us to creatively reimagine the experience in a completely new format, for new audiences. The result is a truly spectacular and all-encompassing show, guided by the greatest storyteller for our planet, Sir David Attenborough. I am certain visitors of all ages will come away feeling inspired about the future and their role in shaping the next chapter of our planet’s story.”
Our Story with Sir David Attenborough is showing now at Market Hall, with tickets on sale. Tickets are available via: www.realideas.org/our-story