“It’s fabulous engaging [young people] with the heritage of their home town. Can Unfolding Theatre come every week?!”
In December 2016, families were invited to set out on a wintry quest at Woodhorn created by Unfolding Theatre and visual artist Bethan Maddocks.
Frost of Forgetfulness was creeping across the museum, muddling memories and baffling boffins. Pit canaries sensed the danger and needed the public’s help to stop the precious stories being lost forever!
Families followed the frosty trail with a birdcage in hand. They collected clues and solved mysteries before discovering a magical, memorable surprise finale revealing the Canary Keeper’s Cottage.
The event was informed by workshops that engaged over 600 people, including members of the public, Brownies, Guides, young people at Leading Link and adults at Northern Recovery Partnership.
Presented in association with bait and Museums Northumberland.
Creative Team
Co-directors
Ruth Johnson & Annie Rigby
Visual Artist
Bethan Maddocks
Performers
Danielle Burn, Matthew Gundel, Kat Pierce, Verity Quinn, Karen Traynor
Producers
Jill Bennison, Morag Iles
Sound Designer
Nick John Williams
Textile Artist
Kate Eccles
Photography
Richard Kenworthy
Graphic Design
Wayne Gamble
Developed with Leading Link, Northern Recovery Partnership, Seaton Sluice Brownies, 5th Ashington Brownies, 1st Seaton Hirst Guides.
