Falkirk district Fire & Light: Cosmic Fortunes show gets backing from American children's author

A popular American children's author has given Falkirk district's Fire & Light: Cosmic Fortunes a ringing endorsement.
The Fire & Light show promises to be another great spectacle. Picture: Michael GillenThe Fire & Light show promises to be another great spectacle. Picture: Michael Gillen
The Fire & Light show promises to be another great spectacle. Picture: Michael Gillen

Detroit-based writer Jack Cheng, who penned See You In The Cosmos, is a self-confessed “lover of anything to do with outer space”.

That meant he couldn’t help but share his excitement when he got wind of the space and zodiac-themed event at The Helix Park.

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The spectacle, which takes place on on January 1 and 2, now has the full backing of Mr Cheng, who has even agreed to give away golden tickets to the show in copies of his book in the run-up to Hogmanay.

American author Jack Cheng is giving a big thumgs up to the Fire & Light showAmerican author Jack Cheng is giving a big thumgs up to the Fire & Light show
American author Jack Cheng is giving a big thumgs up to the Fire & Light show

Speaking about his passion for the event’s subject matter in a video ‘postcard’, he said: “As you may have gathered from my book, I love pretty much anything to do with outer space.

“Fire & Light is an illuminated, magical outdoor event for all the family. The special guest this year is Earth... so basically, Fire & Light this year is going to be out of this world.

“I urge you to channel your inner astronaut, your inner astronomer, and we’ll see you — not in the cosmos, but at The Helix for Fire & Light: Cosmic Fortunes.”

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Fire & Light: Cosmic Fortunes will see The Helix Park transformed into an interactive light experience with performers, puppetry, art and a giant 3D floating sculpture of Earth by renowned artist Luke Jerram.

The event will also feature a 4K walk from The Helix Park to The Kelpies and back.

As part of Jack’s endorsement of the event, Waterstones in Falkirk has hidden 15 pairs of tickets to Fire & Light: Cosmic Fortunes in copies of See You In The Cosmos. The offer is valid until Friday, December 28.

Anna Plant, senior events officer with event organisers Falkirk Community Trust, said: “It’s fantastic to have Jack Cheng on board with our event and we’re also thankful to Waterstones in Falkirk for their collaboration on our golden ticket giveaway.

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“We know that lovers of See You In The Cosmos will also love Fire & Light: Cosmic Fortunes.

“And if you don’t have any luck finding a pair of golden tickets, remember there are still some for sale via our box office.”

Tickets for Fire & Light: Cosmic Fortunes are available every 15 minutes from 4.30pm to 10pm on January 1 and 2. To purchase, visit www.thehelix.co.uk.