Shadows of Tintern

A spectacular site-specific sound, projection and fire installation, inspired by time and place, to dazzle our eyes and startle our imaginations.

As the nights draw in and we head towards winter, The Wye Valley River Festival are once again partnering with Cadw and Tintern Abbey to bring this unique site specific event to the Wye Valley.

An entertaining evening out for all ages, Shadows of Tintern offers a magical night in an outstanding setting. This is a rare chance to walk through the Abbey grounds after dark.

Delight in the Abbey grounds as your eyes are drawn to spaces less seen, listening to sounds typically unheard, in a place not usually accessible after dark.

Shadows will dance across walls, with projections bouncing on ancient stone, harmonic sound and light filling the space to evoke time- past, present and future.

Elements will collide within the Abbey walls with inspiration drawn from the meeting point between the natural, industrial and technological.

Ephemeral blue flames will rise into the night air, breathing life into this magnificent structure.

Mark Anderson is a visual sound artist and pyrotechnician. His compelling site specific temporary installations and performances, blend the spectacular with the subtle. His installations and performances are moving investigations into phenomena and perception that touch, surprise and amuse audiences both young and old.

In Shadows of Tintern you will witness his audio visual alchemy, using light, heat, vibrations, electricity, oscillating chemicals and paraphernalia to dazzle your eyes and startle your imaginations.

There will be delicious autumnal treats provided by local independent suppliers: spiced winter warmers, hot chocolate, tasty food and a bar.