As NASA's Artemis II mission prepares to return humans to the Moon for the first time in over five decades, Lightroom London in King's Cross is celebrating this cosmic milestone with a special ticket promotion. The immersive arts venue has unveiled a limited-time offer for its acclaimed experience, The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks, featuring adult tickets priced at just £19.72 and a kids-go-free initiative.
A Stellar Offer Aligned with Lunar History
The £19.72 ticket price is a deliberate nod to 1972, the year of the Apollo 17 mission, which marked the last time humans ventured beyond near-Earth orbit. This offer runs from 1 to 14 February 2026, strategically timed to coincide with the Artemis II launch window, expected between 6 and 11 February, and the February half-term period. It presents an ideal family-friendly activity in London, blending education with entertainment for space enthusiasts and curious minds alike.
Immersive Experience with Tom Hanks and NASA Footage
The Moonwalkers transforms Lightroom's expansive space into a breathtaking lunar landscape, written and narrated by Tom Hanks alongside co-writer Christopher Riley. The experience utilises original NASA footage and stunning imagery from Andy Saunders' Apollo Remastered, reimagining the Apollo missions on an epic scale. Directed by Nick Corrigan and Lysander Ashton of 59 Productions, it is underscored by an original orchestral score from composer Anne Nikitin, known for works like Hijack and American Animals.
Tom Hanks, a lifelong space advocate who produced From the Earth to the Moon and starred in Apollo 13, has described this project as his most visceral storytelling endeavour to date. The experience also includes newly recorded conversations between Hanks and the Artemis II crew—Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Jeremy Hansen—filmed in 2023, offering unique insights into the human aspects of space exploration.
Impact and Reception of The Moonwalkers
Richard Slaney, CEO of Lightroom, expressed that the timing of this offer is a pinch-me moment, highlighting that over 700,000 people worldwide have already experienced The Moonwalkers, many deeply moved by its scale and emotional resonance. For Londoners, this provides a rare opportunity to witness history in the making while rooted in the heart of the capital, making it a standout cultural event.
This initiative not only commemorates a pivotal moment in space history but also enhances accessibility to immersive art, encouraging broader public engagement with scientific and historical narratives.
