1908: The First London Games

This circus-inspired production is supported by Jacksons Lane and is a contemporary reimagining of stories and characters from London’s first Games in 1908. It is one of four flagship projects commissioned by the Creative Campus Initiative (CCI)*, and awarded an "Inspire" Mark project as endorsed by LOCOG.

1908: The First London Games is a cross art form production integrating Circus skills and dialogue to tell the story which celebrates the idiosyncrasies of the first Olympians and aims to fuse sport and circus. The production will tour the South East with performances in Jacksons Lane, Greenwich and the O2 in 2012.

*CCI
The initiative links the University of Brighton with the production to assist in research and to develop a hypersonic auditory soundtrack integrated into the performance.

CREATIVE TEAM
Writer Sarah Weatherall
Director Marie McCarthy
Creative Consultant Flora Heberich, circus-fellow at Jacksons Lane and Roundhouse
Sound Designer Dr. Sarah Atkinson (University of Brighton)

1908: The First London Games was developed with Michelle Owoo