Death's Magistrate

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Death’s Magistrate -

(Recommended listening age of 15 and up. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED)

Four voices become one as you travel back in time into a superstitious, plague ridden, late-medieval Hull. Join our Witches and Witch Hunters as they recount the horrors of the Witch Trials and the echoing tragedy of Medea; all in this dramatised trans-historical audio experience through the streets of Hull in the 17th Century. Hear their timeless words ring true over thousands of years, from the Olympian heights of Ancient Greece, through the dark streets of the renaissance to the digital culture we reside in today. Experience the darkness and rejoice in the hopeful light cast by the resilient, innocent souls who sacrificed everything for truth, justice and tolerance.

Hear their plight, join the fight and unite with us as we march through time to confront Death’s Magistrate himself!

WARNING - This audio performance contains mature themes that some people may find distressing.

These include; loud noises and immersive soundscapes, depictions of: physical and sexual violence, death, self harm, bullying, religious persecution, execution and offensive/ misogynistic language.

Please stay on the specified route, observe social distancing and remember to remain alert and aware of your surroundings during this performance, stay safe and enjoy!

Not recommended for Listeners under the age of 15. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED

If you've been affected by any of the issues raised in this audio performance, there are links to organisations that offer advice and support listed below and on our website, or if you’d like to learn more about the history discussed in this performance please visit our website at [https://hullsmetamorphoses.wordpress.com] Thank you.

https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://www.letstalkhull.co.uk/# https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/ https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/guides/online-harassment https://www.childline.org.uk/


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Hull's Metamorphoses

Hull's Metamorphoses

Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Hull’s Metamorphoses is an online walking performance taking place throughout the city of Hull. Using GPS and Audio AR using the Echoes app, the first year Drama and Theatre Practice students from the University of Hull have undertaken a project in which we have written five monologues, accompanied by immersive soundscapes, that have been inspired by our research and study of Ovid's Metamorphoses, as well as the history of Hull. The performance blends sections of Ovid’s Metamorphoses with current and historical tales of transformation within the city of Kingston-upon-Hull. The areas of Hull's history that we chose to explore are: The plague of 1603, the witch trials of 1604, the fishing industry, Hull's expedition against pirates and Hull Castle. For each of the topics, we chose to focus on the changes that the city has experienced and interweave these with Hull in the present day, and thus emphasise the importance of the city's ability to overcome the challenges it faces. We wanted to create a piece that the people of Hull could connect to and engage with meaningfully, and we hope to create a sense of pride and hope within our audience. We especially wanted to focus on creating work that was uplifting and positive, as having experienced the traumatic and devastating impacts of Covid-19, we sought to make something that would utilise the benefits of the arts and combat the loneliness and social isolation that we have all felt during these uncertain times. By doing this, we wish to show that no matter what adversities we face in life, we will be able to remain strong and overcome them.
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