Last Updated on October 20, 2026
Experience the Old Royal Naval College transformed into a breathtaking world of light, sound and storytelling inspired by prehistoric wonder, myths and legends
Next month, one of east London’s best loved landmarks, the Old Royal Naval College on the banks of the Thames in Greenwich, will once again be transformed by a spectacular sound and light installation. Following their acclaimed 2025 installation Time, Luxmuralis will return from 6 November with a new light and sound installation called Lost Worlds, inspired by the civilisations, myths and natural wonders of the ancient world.
Luxmuralis (“wall light” in Latin) are amongst the world’s leading creators of fine art, light and sound installations, both around the UK and abroad. They have created high-profile works across multiple media and presentation formats but are particularly good at creating installations that are site specific to grand historical or religious spaces. The duo behind the concept are sculptor and fine artist Peter Walker, and composer David Harper. Walker has over 25 years of experience creating impactful public artworks and installations. His work explores themes of identity, heritage, and the human spirit and he often focuses on the intersection between art and place, creating site-specific pieces that resonate deeply with their surroundings. Harper is a composer and musician with over 20 years’ experience across film, television, theatre, and installation. He has collaborated extensively with Walker for many years, creating immersive soundscapes that form an integral part of their large-scale visual installations.
Developed from the concept of Son et Lumiere (where buildings were used as the canvas onto which light was projected while a narrative or musical soundtrack played) the duo’s carefully curated immersive fine art experiences combine light and sound through contemporary media. They bring years of experience as fine artists creating unique installations inside the interiors of Cathedrals and sacred spaces It is their hope that these installations pave the way for such spaces to be transformed, and for new audiences to engage with artwork as well as the space it occupies. Luxmuralis light and sound installations reflect on the history, heritage and art history of the unique buildings where they work. Their illuminations are never just a gimmick: more than a light show, Luxmuralis create site-specific installations at the core of which is always a strong sense of context and place.
Last year’s sound and light installation at the Old Royal Naval College was aptly called Time, drawing on Greenwich’s rich history as the location of the prime meridian and the place from which all time worldwide is measured and calibrated. This year’s installation Lost Worlds reimagines the artistic achievements of the Etruscans, Egyptians, Romans, Mayans and Anglo-Saxons through immersive projection, colour and sound. Combining breathtaking digital projections, an original cinematic soundtrack and compelling storytelling, the Lost Worlds experience takes visitors on a journey through ancient civilisations, myths and forgotten histories, revealing one of London’s most iconic heritage sites in a completely new light.
As night falls, the historic spaces of the Old Royal Naval College will be bathed in Peter Walker’s dramatic visuals and David Harper’s original score. It is a walking experience rather than a static performance and visitors will go on a journey starting in the King William Undercroft underneath the Painted Hall. They will then proceed through the Tudor Gallery and as the spectacle unfolds through the Ripley Tunnel, Queen Mary Undercroft and Chapel, before spilling outside across the Colonnades and into the Courtyard. Visitors should allow 50 minutes to take in the complete show at a leisurely pace.
Audiences will explore ancient worlds including the Etruscans, Egyptians, Romans, Mayans and Anglo-Saxons, encountering cave paintings, medieval manuscripts, maps of exploration, mythic kingdoms and the natural world through striking large-scale projections and sound. During the course of the experience, visitors will discover imagined and historical lost worlds, including the Garden of Eden, Atlantis, Troy and even the age of dinosaurs, all brought to life through a rich blend of light, movement and music.
A highlight of the experience will be a bespoke projection in which Sir James Thornhill’s Painted Hall masterpiece is reimagined across Sir Christopher Wren’s elegant dome, transforming the architecture into a canvas of light. With its iconic imagery accompanied by an original cinematic soundtrack, Lost Worlds invites visitors to immerse all their senses in the artwork, creating a truly unforgettable experience for all ages.
Lost Worlds by Luxmuralis runs at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich from 6 to15 November 2025 from 17h00. There are multiple showings each evening and visitors should allow about 50 minutes to see all of it. Tickets cost £15 for adults and are available here (kids 5 and under go free).
Old Royal Naval College
Greenwich
London
SE10 9NN
Tel: +44 (0)20 8269 4799
E-mail: boxoffice@ornc.org
Looking for more entertainment beyond the West End? Take a look at our off-West End theatre previews for the rest of the year.
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