Join Voices Community Producers Ash Mackenzie-White and Lizzy Hathaway-White as they talk about their respective projects - Dis Manibus, and Memento Mori and discuss broader issues of ethics, culture and community of death and memorialisation in Gloucester.
This event is run by Voices Gloucester, who champion history, identity and culture through the power of storytelling. Their year-round programme is created by people from every walk of life who share a passion for storytelling and a deep sense of pride in Gloucester.
Doors Open: 14.00
Show Starts 14.30
Show running time: 90minutes
Location: Gloucester Cathedral
This event forms part of our 'Grave Matters' Day, for the Festival of Archaeology.
You can book Gloucester Cathedral's lunchtime talk - What’s the point of the Archaeology of Death? at this link:
Grave Matters: An Introduction to Archaeology Death and Memory. | (artsvp.com)Extend your visit with our silent film:
Season of Silent Film: Fantasia (1941) | ARTSVPGloucester Festival of Archaeology, is Gloucester's contribution to the national Festival of Archaeology. The Festival is organised by Gloucester Civic Trust and Gloucester Cathedral in partnership with several organisations and Heritage venues in Gloucester. For more information about Archaeological events in July please see our website:
www.gloucesterarchaeologyfestival.co.ukFor more information about Archaeological events across the city, region and nation please see:
Festival event listing Council for British Archaeology (archaeologyuk.org)For more information about the Festival of Archaeology please see:
Festival of Archaeology Council for British Archaeology (archaeologyuk.org)The Monks Kitchen is open until 4pm - you may want to enjoy a sit down meal before the show.
The Monk's Kitchen | Gloucester CathedralYou are welcome to bring your own cold refreshments.
Parking:
We are sorry that due to limited space, parking in the Cathedral Close is restricted to pass holders only.
There are eight disabled parking spaces which are for use by Blue Badge holders on a first come first served basis.
However, there are several public car parks within easy walking distance of the Cathedral.