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Media Release September 2014 Manchester Literature Festival features immersive story by North West writers Sponsored by SapientNitroSM and supported by Arts Council England Tales from the Towpath: a textural treasure hunt Locations across Manchester, Monday 6 – Sunday 19 October 2014 * Four award winning writers are collaborating to make an immersive story exploring Manchester’s waterways. It consists of a treasure hunt of story episodes delivered via locational apps, an origami narrowboat, a micro- projection and a live performance on a traditional narrowboat. For 14 days the story-trail is freely available for self-guided tours by the public, who can submit ideas that will influence the performance. Performance The story trail culminates in a rich multi-voiced performance on a traditional narrowboat. The actions of the past lead us to this innocent-seeming narrowboat berthed in a quiet corner of the Castlefield Basin. In fact it is the launching point for two possible futures depending on how the convictions and courage of our antiheroes stack up. Who becomes slave and to whom rests on the waterways and what’s in and on them. History, passion and some tough decisions provide a waterside evening of intimate atmosphere and big revelations. Tonight the unimaginable becomes believable. Workshops Two connected immersive literature-making workshops for writers will explore ways into writing site-responsive texts and how they can be produced so form complements subject. Artists & Writers Maya Chowdhry is an award-winning writer and inTer-aCtive artist making work for theatre and radio, print and installation. Previous work includes 'destinyNation' an interactive poetic tapestry for the web. ‘Kaahini’ was nominated for Best Children's Theatre: Writers Guild Awards. She’s currently writing an immersive multimedia story for B Arts touring libraries and arts venues. Michelle Green is a multi-disciplinary artist specialising in poetry, spoken word, short fiction and participatory arts. Her work explores community, environment, and affective histories. She was mentored by transfiction writer Kate Pullinger, and work from her forthcoming collection has been featured in digital-mapping short fiction app ‘Gimbal’.
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Media Release September 2014
Manchester Literature Festival features immersive story by North West writersSponsored by SapientNitroSM and supported by Arts Council England
Tales from the Towpath: a textural treasure huntLocations across Manchester, Monday 6 – Sunday 19 October 2014
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Four award winning writers are collaborating to make an immersive story exploring Manchester’s waterways. It consists of a treasure hunt of story episodes delivered via locational apps, an origami narrowboat, a micro-projection and a live performance on a traditional narrowboat. For 14 days the story-trail is freely available for self-guided tours by the public, who can submit ideas that will influence the performance.
PerformanceThe story trail culminates in a rich multi-voiced performance on a traditional narrowboat. The actions of the past lead us to this innocent-seeming narrowboat berthed in a quiet corner of the Castlefield Basin. In fact it is the launching point for two possible futures depending on how the convictions and courage of our antiheroes stack up. Who becomes slave and to whom rests on the waterways and what’s in and on them. History, passion and some tough decisions provide a waterside evening of intimate atmosphere and big revelations. Tonight the unimaginable becomes believable.
WorkshopsTwo connected immersive literature-making workshops for writers will explore ways into writing site-responsive texts and how they can be produced so form complements subject. Artists & WritersMaya Chowdhry is an award-winning writer and inTer-aCtive artist making work for theatre and radio, print and installation. Previous work includes 'destinyNation' an interactive poetic tapestry for the web. ‘Kaahini’ was nominated for Best Children's Theatre: Writers Guild Awards. She’s currently writing an immersive multimedia story for B Arts touring libraries and arts venues. Michelle Green is a multi-disciplinary artist specialising in poetry, spoken word, short fiction and participatory arts. Her work explores community, environment, and affective histories. She was mentored by transfiction writer Kate Pullinger, and work from her forthcoming collection has been featured in digital-mapping short fiction app ‘Gimbal’.
Sarah Hymas is a writer, specialising in poetry, performance and artists' books. Her writing has appeared in print, multimedia exhibits, dance videos, lyrics, pyrotechnical installations and on stage. She has performed with musicians, singers and other writers. 'Host', her poetry collection, is published by Waterloo Press. Her artist’s booklet 'Lune' (2013) was runner-up in the Sabotage Awards and featured in The Guardian Books Blog as an excellent example of the form. Helen Varley Jamieson is a digital artist, theatre practitioner and writer. Recent projects include 'We Have a Situation!', a series of networked performances and discussions addressing topical issues in Europe, and 'make-shift', in collaboration with Paula Crutchlow (UK). 'make-shift' connected participants in two geographically separate houses with audiences around the world via a public online interface to discuss issues of disposability and consumerism in domestic and global contexts.
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Maya Chowdhry, writer and inTer-aCtive artist said: “We’re inspired by our partnership with Manchester Literature Festival and excited to be producing immersive literature themed around Manchester’s waterways. Through our story we’ve uncovered hidden rivers, created new myths and pushed the boundaries of collaborative story making.”
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Press enquires for Tales from the TowpathMaya Chowdhry: 0775 295 1277 [email protected]
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For details of how to access the story trail and a map, or further information on events visit: www.talesfromthetowpath.net
Booking ticketsThe story trail is free to access. Workshops and Performance tickets are on sale via Manchester Literature Festival website - to find out more and to book visit : www.manchesterliteraturefestival.co.uk or call 0843 208 0500
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