Details

The Crash of the Elysium been created by Punchdrunk, pioneers in immersive theatre and is a live Doctor Who theatre adventure in which the audience is the star of the show. There will be performances for schools as well as for families and older audiences. New Wolsey chief executive Sarah Holmes and Borough Council leader David Ellesmere both welcome the project, which it is hoped will bring new audiences into Ipswich as well as captivating its present ones. Part of the London Cultural Olympiad. There are three different types of performances of The Crash of The Elysium - School performances for years 4 to 7 (ages 8 - 12), Family performances for ages 7 - 12 and After Dark performances for ages 13+. Performances are 60 minutes long and will take place at Crown Street Car Park, Audiences will be required to register at least 15 minutes before their allotted entry time and due to the nature of the experience sensible footwear is compulsory.

Cast/Performers

Matthew Blake, Polly Conway, Tim Delap, Edward Halsted, Kate Hargreaves, Joshua Hemmings, Kat McGarr, Daniel Miller, Fran Moulds, Matt Odell, Mercy Ojelade, Joe Ransom, Sarah Sweeney, Matthew Walker, Rob Wilson

Creatives/Company

Author: Tom MacRae (based on an original idea by Steven Moffatt)
Presented by(s): Manchester International Festival, London 2012 Festival, New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich Borough Council (supported by Arts Council England and Suffolk County Council)
Company: Punchdrunk
Director: Felix Barrett
Design: Livi Vaughan
Sound: Stephen Dobbie
Lighting: Paul Normandale