Grayson Perry, Malala Yousafzai, Nelson Mandela, Emmeline Pankhurst, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare will feature in an experience designed to push the boundaries of storytelling at Media City this May.
Tickets have gone on sale today for Stories – Brought to Life, a new ground-breaking experience presented by Frameless Creative, in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery.
Opening on 2 May 2025 at MediaCity, Greater Manchester, the experience will enable visitors to encounter some of the National Portrait Gallery’s most loved portraits like never before.
Stories – Brought to Life is a remarkable new immersive experience that will explore the fascinating lives of people featured in the Gallery’s Collection whose stories have shaped the UK’s history and culture, from the Tudor period to the present day, from cultural icons to boundary pushing activists both past and present.
Frameless has unveiled some of the sitters featured in the experience, each inspired by a portrait in the National Portrait Gallery’s Collection. Sitters including Grayson Perry, Malala Yousafzai, Nelson Mandela, Emmeline Pankhurst, Queen Elizabeth I and William Shakespeare will feature in an experience designed to push the boundaries of storytelling.
It will combine the highest quality digital projection, Hollywood-style visual effects and the latest audio technology, along with specially created musical scores and creative narratives to shine a new light on each individual.
“Through this first of its kind collaboration with the National Portrait Gallery’s curatorial team, we’ve reimagined each of the portraits, adding a fresh, exciting and emotional dimension to each of the sitters’ stories. Through excerpts of speeches, archival photography, original animation and a dynamic soundscape our aim is to entertain and captivate new audiences with these incredible portraits, bringing them to life through unparalleled immersive storytelling.” says Rich Storton, General Manager, Frameless Creative.
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Thursday: 10am – 7pm (last entry slot 5.30pm)
Friday to Sunday: 10am – 8pm (last entry slot 6.30pm)
TICKET PRICES:
Stories – Brought to Life ticket pricing varies based on demand. For best prices book online in advance.
Adult & Child (from 5 years of age):
Adult from £21.95 / Child from £11.95
On the day – Adult from £23.95 / Child from £13.95
Flexi Ticket
Flexible entry time any slot on a chosen day – Adult from £26.95 / Child from £16.95
Family Ticket
2 adults & 2 children from £55
Only available online / in advance
Book Tickets at www.npgunframed.com
