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A walk-through performance set amidst Reading's chilling history
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SITELINES presents
AMELIA WED 17 - SUNDAY 21 JULY, 6PM; SAT & SUN 12PM & 3PM | ADVISORY AGE 12+ CAVERSHAM LOCK & VIEW ISLAND, MEET AT THAMES LIDO Content warning: infant mortality, murder In March 1896, a brown paper package was found floating in the river at Caversham Lock. What was discovered inside brought an end to the chilling career of Victorian baby farmer Amelia Dyer. Learn more about this sober chapter in Reading's history, as SITELINES presents a promenade performance around the site of the discovery, and how Amelia was able to exploit trainlines, the ineptitude of Victorian policing and the desperation of poverty-stricken parents, to profit from the deaths of up to 400 children. Created and performed by the same team who brought you Jackson's Corner, The Final Whistle, The Great British Bump Off and Kaspar, plus some of the artists involved in last year's In Ruins at the Abbey Ruins, this is a revealing and gripping look into Reading's history, and a social structure that allowed events like these to occur. Created & Performed by Cassie Friend & Benedict Sandiford, with Sabina Netherclift Produced by John Luther (for South Street) Important: This is an outdoor, promenade performance, so please dress for the weather & for walking. Latecomers - please arrive in plenty of time. Running time: 55 minutes |
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© Reading Arts, South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading RG1 4QU
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