The Lorax

 

Community 2010

Families affected by mental health issues

This project, funded by BBC Children in Need, was designed to bring family groups closer together by promoting communication and integration. The project, which helped the families involved develop and strenghten thier relationships, consisted of three main artistic elements.

Music: The group worked with our musical director Gregg Muir to create incredibly atmospheric sounds-scapes using a range of instruments as well as using recycled materials to create new types of instruments with unique sounds. The compositions were then recorded and played during the live performance.

Drama: Working with Hugh McCue the group devised sections of live performance which portrayed the difference in movement and mood for each of the animal groups in the story.

Visual Art/Animation: The animated film was designed as a back drop to the live action to show the degradation of the landscape over the time of the performance. The participants were involved in the building of the miniature set, as well as filming the animation itself. The visual art aspect of the project was led by Rachel Toner who helped the particpants in designing various costumes and set-pieces.

Below you will find a video of the performance as well as a short but informative 'making of' documentary.

A clip from the performance

 

The making of documentary