LeedsBID are set to illuminate Leeds with a spectacular Christmas projection at The Queens.
This December, The Queens Hotel will be transformed once again as it hosts the highly anticipated Christmas light projection.
Running from Thursday 12 to Sunday 22 December, this festive spectacle will feature an original animated story entitled “To Leeds, With Love,” with a massive 187 showings across 11 days.
Narrated by renowned British actor Richard Armitage, this year’s animation reimagines “The 12 Days of Christmas” in a whimsical tribute to the famous song.
Back by popular demand, the iconic Gingerbread Man makes his triumphant return to the city’s iconic Queens Hotel, embarking on a holiday adventure which captures the spirit of the season.
LeedsBID is again working with the Barcelona-based digital art powerhouse, Onionlab, to create a one-of-a-kind projection for the city.
TV Writer Lisa Holdsworth who has penned the script says: “The Queens Hotel is buzzing with holiday spirit as preparations are underway for a grand Christmas party. At the heart of the festivities, the ever-cheerful Gingerbread Man takes on the delightful task of decorating the hotel’s towering Christmas tree.
“But he soon realises that such a magnificent tree requires an extra pair of hands – or a few! Luckily, he isn’t alone. A cast of festive special guests soon arrives to lend their help, each one as joyful as the next, and you may just recognise a few from a beloved Christmas Carol.”
The first showing will take place at 4:30pm and will restart every 15 minutes until 8:30pm, each day from Thursday 12 to Sunday 22 December. The film lasts 8 minutes.
Andrew Cooper, Chief Executive of LeedsBID said: “A Magical Night at The Queens” became one of the standout attractions in Leeds last Christmas. LeedsBID will continue to be innovative in bringing these inspirational free events to the city for everyone to enjoy. They also bring attention to Leeds locally, nationally, and internationally.”
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