Marie McCarthy | Productions

1908: Body & Soul

Lightning Ensemble

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.

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.

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