Throughout 2024, OPUS have continued our relationship with National Memorial Arboretum by supporting their learning and engagement teams to deliver a range of brilliant events.
Inspired from Rachel Smith’s (Head of Learning & Participation) ambitions to develop the NMA’s summer learning programme, OPUS have been thrilled to collaborate with Lorna Rees of Gobbledegook Theatre to develop and extend the much loved - and highly acclaimed - Cloudscapes project into a durational piece in residency.
Clouds, with their ever-changing forms and colours, offer a mesmerizing and accessible way to connect with nature. "Look Up!" encourages people to pause and engage with the sky, allowing a deeper connection with the world around them. By simply looking up and observing the clouds, individuals can experience a moment of mindfulness and wonder, breaking away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.
Over 5 weeks, we provided a programme of bespoke sensory play and arts and crafts activities furthering creative learning and complementing the themes of the performance - aiming to enhance awareness and appreciation of the natural beauty that often goes unnoticed.
“The whole team at OPUS have been amazing to collaborate with - so prepared knowledgeable and facilitatory of the vision of the work - I am so proud of what we've created with this very special place”
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- Lorna Rees, Gobbledegook Theatre
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Collaborative project development alongside artistic and participation teams;
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Creative site design;
Themed engagement activities;
Cloud facilitator training alongside Lorna;
Full cloud facilitator staffing across the summer;
Event Management Plans, including full RAMS and adverse weather planning.
OPUS provided:
