LETTERS FROM EGYPT

LETTERS FROM EGYPT 

BY MARK CROASDALE

SEPTEMBER 2017

 

Commissioned by Trust New Art, National Trust 

Supported by Waterside Arts Centre, Creative Industries Trafford

 

CAST 

Sean Chriscole

Jess Cummings 

Steph Reynolds

 

A new immersive play based on the true story of Thomas Legh (1792-1857), and his journey down the River Nile, Egypt. 

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Three performers 'take over' the glorious Lyme Park estate in Disley, Cheshire.

 

Thomas' siblings receive letters which recount his adventures - all delivered by a young postal worker, blowing a bugle and running around on a hobbyhorse named Ned. 

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Photography by Jason Lock, courtesy of National Trust supported by Waterside Arts Centre/CIT. 

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Learn more about the interactive letter writing project and companion piece - Letters @ Lyme