1908 2012
This was one of four flagship projects commissioned by the Creative Campus Initiative (CCI), and was awarded an "Inspire" Mark project as endorsed by LOCOG for the Cultural Olympiad. The initiative linked the University of Brighton with the production to assist in research and to develop a hypersonic auditory soundtrack, which was integrated into the performance.
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CAST
Lord Desborough Nicholas Boulton
Tom Longboat Rowan Thomas Clift
Martin Sheridan Patrick O’Kane
Gilbert Edd Muir
Clifton Pennycock Jake Goode
Madge Syers Jessie Walters
Gwendolyn Lycett Lisa Truscott
Tim Aherne Fergal McSwiggan
American Spectator Laura Garcia
1908: BODY AND SOUL: Jacksons Lane
A circus-inspired, cross art form production supported by Jacksons Lane. Inspired by the idiosyncrasies of the first Olympians, 1908: Body and Soul reimagined stories and characters from London’s first Games in 1908.
1908: THE MARATHON: Woolwich
Lightning Ensemble and partner organization Emergency Exit Arts were commissioned to perform in ‘Greenwich Games Time Animation’. This project brought young people from Emergency Exit Art’s [EEA] Street Arts Academy together with theatre company Lightning Ensemble to create 6 performances for audiences in General Gordon Square, Woolwich.
1908: LORD DESBOROUGH: Henley Festival, River Rowing Museum and Henley Torch Relay
Lord Desborough sharing his sporting achievements in one to one micro performances.
CREATIVE TEAM
1908 Body and Soul Developed with Michelle Owoo
Writer Sarah Weatherall
Director Marie McCarthy
Designer Ingrid Hu
Assistant Designers Carolyn Watt, Urvashi Lele
Sound Design Dr Sarah Atkinson, Marley Cole
Sound Assistants Jonathan Lovett, Jennifer Galang
Circus Consultant Flora Herberich
Ice Dance Choreographer affiliated to National Ice
Skating Association of Great Britain Doreen Hoppe
Dance Choreography Helen Heaslip
Pole Vault Beth Harris
Discus Mick Shortland
Rigger Ilya Varty
Stage Manager Matt Llewellyn Smith
Assistant Stage Manager Brett Chappel
Photography Jennie Jewitt Harris, Charlotte Levy
Programme Design Jennie Jewitt Harris
Media Laura Garcia, Kaynat Choudhery
Brass Band recording Battle Town Band
FOR LIGHTNING ENSEMBLE:
General Manager Victoria Hibbs
Executive Producer Jenny Harris
Consultant Producer Jo Hammet
Assistant Producer Dermot McLaughlin
Webisodes 1908 London: The Chinese Pole Vaulting Man