Chester Performs lights "Up the Wall' with free promenade
Chester Performs has launched an unusual event due to take place on the City Walls at twilight on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th November. Billed by the organisation as a “happening”, the event, called Up The Wall, is a short trail which celebrates the City’s famous feature in light, sound and theatre.
The route leads from the Cathedral to Northgate and back again and also features entertainment on Town Hall Square.
Along the way “promenaders” will experience lighting effects, actors, musicians, street performers and performance artists. Young people, communities and professional artists are preparing to perform at the event, whilst Chester Performs is running intensive half-term production courses to support them where needed.
The intention is to trial the event which could then lead to an annual “happening” on the walls; taking in features such as the Cathedral and Roman Gardens, as well as inviting other walled cities across Europe to contribute.
Chester Performs has typically high expectations. Amber Jones, project administrator: “We are keen to celebrate the city’s architectural heritage and history. There is something very European about lighting and re-interpreting city walls and we believe that we can build interest in getting communities both here and on the Continent involved, making this part of a longer term exchange. In particular it encourages people to get involved in creating and performing in alternative ways, especially as we don’t have a traditional theatre building at the moment. There are thousands of ways in which people can get actively involved both this year and in the future.”
The event is billed as family friendly and is timed to encourage children to walk the walls with adults. The route itself is pushchair friendly and is FREE TO ATTEND between 4pm and 7pm on the Friday and Saturday. There will also be singers and street performers on Town Hall Square as well as refreshments.
More information is available by calling Amber Jones on 01244 409113. Information leaflets are available from Tourist Information offices and other outlets around the City.
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Background Chester Performs is overseeing the development of the city’s new performing arts centre, which will open in 2011. Set to challenge audiences with a series of high profile performing arts events and community projects Chester Performs aims is to broaden horizons and raise the level of expectation In the performing arts both in Chester and Cheshire.
Following the closure of Chester Gateway Theatre, Chester Performs will be working with the region’s artists and communities and plans to stage work in non-traditional and outdoor spaces across the region. Cutting edge performances will take place on the streets of Chester, by the River Dee and around the Roman walls. These projects will involve street performers and aerial artists, musicians, dancers, actors, visual and sonic artists, installations and performance art.
Chester Performs Contact: Amber Jones Tel: 01244 409113
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