Prehistoric Planet at Lightwell Gallery: A Journey Through Time, Light, and Wonder
Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs at Lightwell Gallery arrives as a boldly imaginative production that turns the hall into a prehistoric realm. Directed and designed by 59 Studio in close collaboration with the creators of the Apple TV+ series Prehistoric Planet, and under the creative supervision of Mike Gunton, the show offers an immersive spectacle that both entertains and educates. With an original score by Hans Zimmer, Anže Rozman and Kara Talve the presentation carries you from ancient deserts to ocean depths, all while standing in a space filled with enormous dinosaur visuals.
The structure is simple yet effective. Audiences are led through iconic moments in Earth’s deep past; the dominance of dinosaurs, their challenge, and their lasting legacy. The production speaks to all ages, avoiding heavy exposition while layering in scientific wonder. It’s less about narrative twists and more about feeling the scale of life millions of years ago, and reflecting on how our world holds traces of that age.
What shines here is the sensory design. The life-size dinosaurs and large-scale projections create immediate awe. The score pulses underfoot and fills the space with energy. Lighting, sound and space merge so that you don’t just watch dinosaurs, you feel them move around you. If there is one weakness, it is that the pace never really slows for quiet reflection: some moments of stillness might help the impact deepen, especially for younger visitors.
In the auditorium the mood is one of pure wonder. Families whisper, kids point, grown-ups lean in. It’s the kind of show that generates soft gasps rather than loud screams, and that after-show buzz lingers in the foyer. It doesn’t assume you know everything about dinosaurs; instead it invites curiosity and leaves you remembering details long after you leave. Prehistoric Planet: Discovering Dinosaurs is a sweeping, sophisticated family experience that marries spectacle with substance. If you’re looking for something that inspires awe and invites genuine wonder, this is your ticket.
