Artist Laura Page presents a series of photographic portraits and stories of people from across the UK, reimagining ageing and defying stereotypes of what it is to be older. Our free-to-attend exhibition, Hidden Depths, features over 30 portraits of older people, illustrating the rich and interesting lives they lead.

In sharing these images, Laura - winner of the Rebecca Vassie Memorial Award, which supported the making of the work - aims to challenge stereotypes and break down some of the barriers that contribute to age segregation here at home.

Among those featured are an 83-year-old fashionista (with a huge Instagram following), who is joined by a host of other similarly-inspiring characters, including a 72-year-old bodybuilder and a prolific artist (still going strong at 97).

We'll be running a wraparound project of workshops and activities with community groups, schools, and members of the public from May 2026, resulting in a community exhibition in July 2027. Details of upcoming events and activities will be shared here when confirmed. For more information, or to express an interest in getting involved, please contact alex.clark-michalek@lichfieldfestival.org