March 16, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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We now want to create a performance on Steep Hill, focusing on its physicality to make our piece entirely site specific. Out tutor advised us to stay away from our original division theory, because it is based on an assumption. He … Continue reading
February 16, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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During our research we discovered a clear link between our two areas; Lucy Tower. The uphill Lucy Tower is in the Castle grounds however, the Lucy Tower downhill, is now a multi-storey car park on Brayford Wharf. According to the … Continue reading
February 11, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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Our main idea is to act out a tea party scene in 2 different locations, to emphasise the social differences between each location. The first will be downhill on the High Street and the second will be uphill by the Cathedral/Castle. … Continue reading
February 8, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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Research is essential when creating a site specific performance, ‘…a large part of the work has to do with researching a place, often an unusual one that is imbued with history or permeated with atmosphere’ (Pavis, 1998, p.337-8). If you know nothing about the site, … Continue reading
February 2, 2012
by Kate Dawson
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Today we took on a tour around Lincoln, to see if we could find our site specific performance space. We explored areas we had not visited before, by following members of the public around the city. These pictures show … Continue reading