High Street

1 sound

Commander:
Now turn right. I have been plotting your route…

Sound of radio signals

Voice of time:
Time is a precious thing. Passing quietly on and on and on.

Notice the people in the shops they have been living the same day repeatedly.

Look to the post office on your right. John works there you can see him through the window. Day in and day out letters and parcels pass through his hands. John has been stuck here for years taking the same letters from customers and sending them, but they never reach their destination.

Look at these people, they are lost. Somewhere deep down in their sub-conscious they are aware time is slowing. Eventually it will stop, and they will be frozen like this forever.

The people who have been stuck in the time loop are grateful for your service. The work you are doing to free them from the monotony of the loop is no small feat. You are their last hope.

Look ahead towards the left. Do you see Costa coffee? Inside you will see Eve. Eve has been stuck under the steam of the hot coffee machines. Repeatedly she brings the same sandwiches to customers. She has been on her feet for so long she cannot remember when she last sat down. Coffee, sandwich, walk ,repeat, on and on forever.

Time is running out. Find the clocks before it stops.

Sound of radio signals

Commander x:
Hello Hello, can you hear me? Apologies. It seems we were having some technical difficulties. It appears there was a signal interference from another force on the radio lines. I am not sure where it came from, but I am back now. You have reached the banks just as the lions predicted. Well done! Now turn left at the Yorkshire building society and walk straight ahead. Follow your route.


Part of this walk

YOUR TIME IS NOW

YOUR TIME IS NOW

Huddersfield
HUDDERSFIELD STARTS AT THE LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE Welcome to YOUR TIME IS NOW Part of the Walk This Play series by ThickSkin, commissioned by Lawrence Batley Theatre Huddersfield is trapped in a time loop. Unknowingly repeating the same day over and over. But time is slowing down, and the town is at risk of being lost forever. Today’s assignment is to reactivate time. Collect the clocks and clues that will help you on your way as Commander X guides you round the streets of Huddersfield. But hurry, you don’t have long! Your mission begins at Lawrence Batley Theatre. Walk This Play is a new series of location-based audio plays by ThickSkin, designed for listeners as they walk. The plays are immersive and immediate, transporting you inside the story. Each is unique to its location and invites you to experience a familiar route from a new perspective. Through narration and original music blended with the sights and sounds around you, Walk This Play takes you on a journey of imagination and discovery. To enjoy the experience, simply download the Walk This Play app, plug in your headphones and press play. Creative Team Writer - Misha Duncan-Barry Director - Neil Bettles Composer & Sound Designer - Lee Affen Producer - Max Emmerson Executive Producer - Laura Mallows App Developer - ECHOES Cast Commander X - Mina Anwar Harold Wilson/The Lions - Matthew Booth Time/The Goddess - Misha Duncan-Barry For more help or to share your feedback, please email admin@thickskintheatre.co.uk to get in touch with the Walk This Play Team. The pandemic has been a challenging time for the sector. Against the odds, ThickSkin has continued to make work and employ freelance artists through innovative projects. If you can make a donation, no matter how big or small, your donation will help us to keep going. Additional information: Keep your GPS and wifi enabled. Follow the instructions given by the narrator. The route is circular and will start and end at the Lawrence Batley Theatre courtyard. When you start the walk, you will see your current position as a Yellow dot on the map. If the app asks you about location settings, select ‘allowed all the time’ to improve GPS. If the sound disappears, just check on your map to find your route again. The walk will last around 45 minutes (depending on your speed) with some inclines, but no steps. The walk will wait for you and can be enjoyed at your own pace. As this is an audio experience, D/deaf audiences can choose to use the in-app captions. Visually impaired audiences may need a walking companion for safety with crossing roads. Walk This Play experiences are suitable for ages 12+
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