History is about to misbehave
A series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York. The city’s civic archive is one of the most significant outside London, covering over 800 years of York’s history as a self-governing authority. The collection is remarkable both for its continuity and its comprehensiveness, detailing all aspects of life in the city. Local organisations and individuals are also represented in the archive’s ‘community collections’ which date from 1529 onwards. Through our award-winning community arts projects, we continue to challenge the imaginations of our archivists, artists and creatives to use the collections to reach new and diverse audiences.
History is about to misbehave...
History is about to misbehave
INNovating Audio – Episode 3 – One for the Road
Inspired by the history of the City of York’s coaching inns, INNovating is a three-part audio drama that evokes the sounds and stories of these vibrant places of hospitality for travellers in the 1820s, stopping off on their journey along the Great North Road.
Co-created by community researchers and actors, INNovating is written by Paul Birch and directed by Kate Valentine. The audio drama is a binaural experience, best listened to through headphones.
For more information to to www.innovating.co.uk
Cast
Jem – Christie Barnes
Coachman Tom – Phil Massey
Mrs Hammerton – Emma Wise
Parson – Paul Birch
Dragoon – Charlie Cayzer
Market Boy – Aaron Birch
Mr Hammerton – Mark Gowland
Oyster Seller – Kirsty O’Rourke
Peter – Paul Birch
Jane – Livy Potter
Annie – Julie Speedie
Mrs Flowers – Heather Carter
Jake – Mark Gowland
Production
Writer – Paul Birch
Director – Kate Valentine
Sound Designer – Matteo Falco
Composer – Cristina Crespo
Production Assistant – Kirsty O’Rourke
Production Runner – Charlie Cayzer
Research
Sylvia Hogarth
Peter Hogarth
History is about to misbehave is a series of audio dramas, artistic creations and interviews inspired by the archive and local history collections relating to York.