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Introduction Play a game of chance to create an experience unique to you as you take a ride in the “Whispers” rickshaw. As you spin through the city streets, put on the headphones and immerse yourself in a world where secret pockets hide intriguing objects. Classical Chinese music, low-fi electronica, new technology and story telling all intermingle to create a philosophical ride.
Project description Two audience members at a time will enter the specially created rickshaw and put on a set of headphones. Five short stories about 5 individuals will play, exploring notions of fate, luck and the journeys we take to fulfil our dreams, all accompanyied by an original score by a classically trained Chinese musician. The canopy of the rickshaw will be designed by visual artists and at certain points the public will be encouraged to open pockets inside the canopy to reveal objects relating to the stories and their themes.
Originally inspired by a trip to South West China in 2008, Whispers From a Rickshaw will be an intimate arts experience featuring stunning audio, an intriguing narrative and beautiful artwork, offering everyone a fun, thoughtful and inspirational experience.
Artists MBD have collaborated with Ling Peng and Steve Gibbs on the musical score, and visual artists Steve Bridgeman and Tasha Xhei Li Whittle on the design of the rickshaw.
Workshops The Leicester Chinese Community Centre are able to deliver some fantastic, imaginative and engaging workshops to go alongside the rickshaw at various locations.
Flag down the rickshaw at these places:
25 + 26 Jun - Earth & Fire Ceramics Fair, Rufford 27 Jun - Picnic in the Park, Coalville Leicestershire 10 + 11 Jul - Mouth of the Tyne festival 13 Jul - Broadway Cinema, Nottingham 21 – 23 Jul - Milton Keynes International Festival 24 + 25- Jul Merchant City International Festival, Glasgow 30 + 31 - Jul Stockton International Riverside Festival 1 Aug - Croydon Festival, London 8 Aug - London Mela (awaiting confirmation) 14 Aug - Birmingham Hippodrome 11 + 12 Sept - Wirksworth Festival, Derbyshire 25 Sept - Derby Feste
Whispers From a Rickshaw was funded by Igniting Ambition, the European Development Fund and Legacy Trust UK, Arts Council England and the PRS Foundation with additional support from the Cultural Activity Partnership Scheme, Leicester City Council. The project has also been recognised as part of the London 2012 Inspire programme |
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