Two Pairs of Eyes
An immersive ghost story
May 2022, Newhaven Fort
FRINGE REVIEW- ‘Groundbreakingwork - wonderful and very moving’
Inroads received ACE funding for the production of Two Pairs of Eyes ( An Immersive Ghost Story), performed at Newhaven Fort, East Sussex, 19th – 22nd May 2022, featuring live theatre, music, song and dance, and rooted in Newhaven
TWO PAIRS OF EYES is the fourth show Inroads has produced for and in Newhaven, and our 10th since 2012.
It was directed by Amie Burns Walker, produced by Judith Hibberd and written/co-produced by Sara Clifford. The cast included Nicola Blackwell, Melody Brown, Stephanie Carr, Sam Cartwright and Sidney Keane, and an ensemble cast of participants from the local community, including Studio Tempo and the Tidemills Choir and Community Directors Angela El Zeind and Lee Payne.
Live music included hurdy gurdy, violin and drum and song, with Max Sweatman and The Sussex Drummer.
Thanks also to Farnham Maltings, the Chalk Cliff Trust, Sussex Community Foundation, Newhaven Town Council and East Sussex Arts Partnership for funding support.
Audience feedback:
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This was excellent, incredibly atmospheric, beautifully done, what a treat
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Truly great immersive theatre, wished it was longer, that’s how good it was. Can’t wait to see more. Absolutely fantastic!
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A beautiful experience perfectly balanced script of intimate stories, pondering facts & subtle audience participations. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Photos by Ray Gibson