Bridgwater Town Hall will host Gaia, the monumental Earth artwork by internationally renowned artist Luke Jerram, from Tuesday 4 November until Sunday 23 November.
Suspended within the Town Hall’s historic interior, Gaia is a breathtaking 7-metre-diameter sculpture of the Earth, created using high-resolution NASA imagery. The installation offers visitors a chance to see our planet as if viewed from space, inspiring reflection on the beauty and fragility of our shared home.
The exhibition will be open on a pay-what-you-can basis, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to experience this remarkable work. Booking tickets is essential so we can control numbers at each hour-long slot https://bridgwatertheatres.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173669361/events/428748474
Alongside the display, a schools education programme will run, inviting young people to engage with environmental themes through workshops and discussions.
A series of special evening events will accompany the exhibition.
The programme opens on Thursday 20 November with a captivating concert by OneOrchestra, performed beneath the illuminated Earth installation. Audiences will be immersed in an atmospheric evening of sound and stillness, as OneOrchestra presents a meditative programme inspired by the planet and harmonising beautifully with the presence of Gaia.
Performances will take place at 6:00pm and 8:00pm, offering two opportunities to experience this unique event.
Tickets are £20 standard / £8 for under-16s and unwaged, available at https://bridgwatertheatres.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173670002
This is followed on Friday 21 November with An Evening with Michaela Strachan.
The much-loved broadcaster and wildlife presenter Michaela Strachan will reflect on her nearly 40-year career in environmental media. From Springwatch and The Really Wild Show to Elephant Diaries, she will share behind-the-scenes stories, memorable encounters with wildlife, and insights into the power of nature storytelling. She will be joined in conversation by local Ornithologist, Environmentalist and author Dr Stephen Moss who is currently president of the Somerset Wildlife Trust.
Tickets: £20 standard / £8 under-16s & unwaged, available via https://bridgwatertheatres.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173670012
This unique presentation of Gaia in Bridgwater marks an unmissable cultural moment for the town, blending art, science, music and storytelling in one spellbinding experience.
Luke Jerram said,
“It’s great to present the Earth artwork Gaia in Bridgwater. I hope the artwork gives the public an opportunity to see the world from a new perspective.”
Jeremy James, Events and Outreach Officer added,
“It’s a privilege to present Luke Jerram’s Gaia in Bridgwater. This extraordinary artwork invites us to see the Earth from a new perspective, one that encourages reflection, connection and a renewed sense of responsibility for our environment.”
Cllr Hubble added,
“I’m delighted to see Luke’s work in Bridgwater for the second year running. Everyone who sees ‘Gaia’ and engages with the events will find it all a beautiful experience both enjoyable and thought provoking, just like all of Luke’s work.”
