THE PROJECT
In January 2024, we began supporting Eastern Angles audio storytelling project to document and share the personal histories of our town and it's residents. We hosted an open call for poems and short stories that present personal histories and perspectives of our town. We received many submissions from both residents and students from Hartismere School. Poems and stories were selected to be recorded by voice actors, that were curated into a “sound collage” - an immersive soundscape that narrates a scenic trail through the town. Words from the community, about the home they know and love.
Inspired by the Suffolk town of Eye, this community 'sound collage' has been created using words contributed by the local people who know and love this place. Pop on your headphones, press play, and discover the stories of Eye in this free audio trail 🎧 Listen below!
On 27th April, we welcomed the Eastern Angles Team and contributors to the project to Eye for the launch event. Starting at The Bank, we embarked on a group walk along the trail all listening to the sound collage through wireless headphones. Returning to The Bank for a welcome and thank you message from Eastern Angles Artistic Director, Jake Smith, and to see a display of poems written by Year 7 & 8 Students from Hartismere School, and pop up exhibition of artworks inspired by local scenes.
In January 2024, we began supporting Eastern Angles audio storytelling project to document and share the personal histories of our town and it's residents. We hosted an open call for poems and short stories that present personal histories and perspectives of our town. We received many submissions from both residents and students from Hartismere School. Poems and stories were selected to be recorded by voice actors, that were curated into a “sound collage” - an immersive soundscape that narrates a scenic trail through the town. Words from the community, about the home they know and love.
Inspired by the Suffolk town of Eye, this community 'sound collage' has been created using words contributed by the local people who know and love this place. Pop on your headphones, press play, and discover the stories of Eye in this free audio trail 🎧 Listen below!
On 27th April, we welcomed the Eastern Angles Team and contributors to the project to Eye for the launch event. Starting at The Bank, we embarked on a group walk along the trail all listening to the sound collage through wireless headphones. Returning to The Bank for a welcome and thank you message from Eastern Angles Artistic Director, Jake Smith, and to see a display of poems written by Year 7 & 8 Students from Hartismere School, and pop up exhibition of artworks inspired by local scenes.
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LISTEN ALONG! You can listen to the Streets Aloud audio here for Free. Grab a pair of headphones and enjoy an immersive journey around the town. Listen along whilst out an about or in the comfort of your own home. Audio is 25 minutes long. Suitable for all ages. Want to follow our suggest route? Follow the map below! |
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This project was made possible thanks to the wonderful people of Eye who kindly shared their stories, and the enthusiastic teachers & students of Year7 & 8 Hartismere School.
Sound Design by Jack Baxter Creative Producer - Karen Goddard Words read by: Radhika Aggarwal, Sally Ann Burnett, Rosalind Burt, Ivan Cutting, Seamore Nelson & Greg Wagland Artworks by: Frances Beasley, Patrick Baker, Peter Barter, Jen Cooper, Claudia Dunn & Kelly Will Streets Aloud! is part of Eastern Angles Market Town Bound project featuring a series of community events in market towns across Babergh & Mid Suffolk. These projects celebrate the heritage of each town and bring residents together to enjoy communal activities. This project has been made possible thanks to funding from Babergh District Council & Mid Suffolk District Council Community Development Grant, Arts Council England, Suffolk County Council, Ipswich Borough Council |
Heritage Open Days 2024
To celebrate Heritage Open Days event, on Saturday 7th September Eastern Angles returned to The Bank for another opportunity to experience the guided group walk and audio trail. The theme for this year's national Heritage event is Routes, Networks and Connections - This second guided walk provided a shared experience connecting to our town through listening to personal histories.
To celebrate Heritage Open Days event, on Saturday 7th September Eastern Angles returned to The Bank for another opportunity to experience the guided group walk and audio trail. The theme for this year's national Heritage event is Routes, Networks and Connections - This second guided walk provided a shared experience connecting to our town through listening to personal histories.
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Eastern Angles is an Arts Council England supported theatre company based in Ipswich. We have been touring theatre across East Anglia for over 40 years. For more information visit: www.easternangles.co.uk
Eastern Angles Theatre Company Limited Registered in England & Wales No.1810563Registered Office: Gatacre Road Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2LQ VAT No. 200 8272 50. Registered Charity 295093 |
