This Arts Council funded multimedia project was based on Andrew Bovell’s epic environmental play. The production was made with Red Dog theatre company for touring from Autumn 2018.
WHEN THE RAIN STOPS FALLING
– 2018
First work-in-progress was presented at University of Gloucestershire on April 5 2018
Void collaborated with Red Dog Theatre on a multimedia production of Andrew Bovell’s epic postmodern play,
When the Rain Stops Falling.
Funded by Arts Council England and the University of Gloucestershire Being Human Research centre, the production used multiple video projections and soundscapes to create an immersive interpretation of this contemporary Australian play.
Set in England in the recent past and Australia in the near future the events of the play are performed against a world overwhelmed by climate change. The weather is an ever present force – ranging from consistent rain and storms, to snow on Uluru.
Funded by Arts Council England and the University of Gloucestershire Being Human Research centre, the production used multiple video projections and soundscapes to create an immersive interpretation of this contemporary Australian play.
Set in England in the recent past and Australia in the near future the events of the play are performed against a world overwhelmed by climate change. The weather is an ever present force – ranging from consistent rain and storms, to snow on Uluru.
Liz Swift, co-director of the project, worked with musician/ composer, Simon Turner, video designer Tom Newton, and 6 actors from Red Dog to develop the project through an initial Research and Development phase during March/ April 2018. Video mapping, immersive techniques and acoustic/ electronic surround-sound were explored in creating the multiple environments of the play.
