JAYNE LAWLESS – NEW WOLSEY ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Jayne Lawless, our Artist in Residence, unveils her dramatic installation on 6 March. Inspired by her time at the New Wolsey, the piece is a large tunnel structure which you will be able to walk through as you enter the foyer. The experience is designed to stimulate the imagination and to provoke a sense of wonder and anticipation as you prepare to see a live performance.

“The aim of the work is to get the audience in the mood for the show, to stimulate them and prepare their minds to be carried off into the fantasy world of a stage show,” says Jayne. “Audience members will also have the opportunity to have their names displayed inside the tunnel, further shifting the focus on their importance to a show’s success.”

The structure will be open from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 24 March.

Listen to Jayne talk about Tunnel on BBC Radio Suffolk (requires realplayer)
See pictures at BBCi Suffolk

Jayne’s installation has been funded by Arts Council England, East, Suffolk County Council’s Making Art Workscheme and by Ipswich Borough Council.