“An evening spent being introduced to some thrillingly talented people in a fascinating environment.”
Building Palaces was a fantastical, music-filled event, performed in September 2010 in one of Newcastle's hidden architectural gems, The Stephenson Works.
The Stephenson Works was Robert Stephenson's palace of invention, where he designed the original locomotives. Inspired by this, a group of some of the North East's most inventive performers created their own palaces in response.
Audiences took an unforgettable journey around these palaces made out of songs, gongs, suitcases, masks, secrets and cups of tea. They were then invited to think about their own palaces before a spectacular musical celebration brought the evening to a close.
Winner: Performance of the Year , Journal Culture Awards 2010
Presented in association with Northern Stage.
Creative Team
Director
Annie Rigby
Writer
Carina Rodney
Performers
Jane Arnfield, Alex Elliott, Brendan Murphy, Pady O’Connor, Beccy Owen
Designer
Andrew Stephenson
Lighting Designer
Kevin Tweedy
Production Team
Simon Henderson, Paul Aziz, Adam Johnston, Jordan Short
Photography
Reed Ingram Weir
Graphic Design
Wayne Gamble
Funded by Arts Council England, Newcastle City Council, Sir James Knott Trust.
Thanks to Silverlink Holdings.
