Friday, 6 February 2009
Hadrian's Wall to be Lit Up
Two major arts projects have been announced for Hadrian’s Wall in 2009. Culture 10, a programme of cultural event organised by Newcastle and Gateshead, have just announced their programme for 2009.
Between 28 30 May, “Hadrian’s Wall: The Living Frontier” will take place.
NewcastleGateshead.com tells us that
“this is programme of events taking place at various locations along the wall will bring the frontier story to life through dramatic re-enactments – from Romans, Border Reivers, civil war troopers and through to the modern day. Culminating in a large scale pageant which will see how life along Hadrian’s Wall has changed over 1,600 years – The Living Frontier is an ambitious and exciting project taking place right across Hadrian's Wall!” Another website suggests that the wall will be garrisoned for the first time in 20 years (presumably by actors, rather than Romans – or maybe Roman actors?) but I haven’t been able to verify that. SO lots going on , but I don’t really know what. More details when they emerge.
The second event takes place after the end of the walking holiday season, between 7 November and 14 December. Its called “Hadrian’s Wall: Northumberland Lights”. The press relates seems to suggest that the whole of Hadrian's Wall will be illuminated. I find that hard to believe. Is this a bit of journalistic hyperbole, or are they really going to do it? And if they are, how? Thousands of generators and miles of cabling? Helicopter searchlights? Who knows. More information when I have it.
Between 28 30 May, “Hadrian’s Wall: The Living Frontier” will take place.
NewcastleGateshead.com tells us that
“this is programme of events taking place at various locations along the wall will bring the frontier story to life through dramatic re-enactments – from Romans, Border Reivers, civil war troopers and through to the modern day. Culminating in a large scale pageant which will see how life along Hadrian’s Wall has changed over 1,600 years – The Living Frontier is an ambitious and exciting project taking place right across Hadrian's Wall!” Another website suggests that the wall will be garrisoned for the first time in 20 years (presumably by actors, rather than Romans – or maybe Roman actors?) but I haven’t been able to verify that. SO lots going on , but I don’t really know what. More details when they emerge.
The second event takes place after the end of the walking holiday season, between 7 November and 14 December. Its called “Hadrian’s Wall: Northumberland Lights”. The press relates seems to suggest that the whole of Hadrian's Wall will be illuminated. I find that hard to believe. Is this a bit of journalistic hyperbole, or are they really going to do it? And if they are, how? Thousands of generators and miles of cabling? Helicopter searchlights? Who knows. More information when I have it.
Labels: Culture 10, Hadrian's Wall, Hadrian’s Wall: The Living Frontier, Illuminating Hadrian's Wall
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