Zuppa is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia in Canada and have been touring the UK for many years. In 2021 an idea was born to bring This is Nowhere, a work previously done in Halifax to Morecambe and so began a series of trips to meet artists, arts organisations and residents in Lancaster and Morecambe. Both Lancaster Arts and Derelict have been partners in these visits in hopes that a production in collaboration with many others could be realised. HereNowThis is a version of This is Nowhere and will include locally based artists as well as artists from across the north.
HereNowThis embraces the seriousness of a game. It takes the form of a treasure hunt, encouraging close observation of your surroundings by giving you clues to find things that happening in secret sites in Morecambe. This secrecy is integral to the whole thing – not for its own sake, but as a playful way of engaging with Morecambe, its history and possible futures.
HereNowThis will take place over two days from the evening of Friday 24 October to Saturday 25 October.
The Launch | Friday 24 October | 6.30 - 8.30pm |
The Hunt | Saturday 25 October | 2.00 - 5.00pm |
The Gathering | Saturday 25 October | 7.30 - 9.30pm (open from 7.00pm) |
There will be a 2 hour break between The Hunt and The Gathering to give participants the chance for a bite to eat between events.
Performers at The Launch and The Gathering
Back Chat Brass
Leeds-based Back Chat Brass redefine what it is to be a brass band, shedding the confines of a traditional brass ensemble, and developing a reputation as party starters, storming stages across the world with their signature take on popular songs. Back Chat Brass don’t just play music, they create unforgettable experiences that will get you moving and grooving!
Susan Kempster
Choreographer and performer, Susan Kempster’s “On the futility of looking backwards” will immerse you in a world of contemplation, peppered with a few minutes of boogie, and the beauty of an unexpected landscape of moving bodies.
Mizzen Crew
Morecambe's very own Shanty Crew keeping traditions alive with sea shanties and songs about life on the water.
Barton Road Community Choir
Crowned the People’s Choice Choir of Lancashire at this year's Lancashire Choir of the Year Competition
Access
You can walk as much or little as you like. The Hunt is 3 hours in total but do it at your own pace. Some choose to find as many of the secret sites as possible, whereas others take breaks between sites. It is totally up to you. The app will give you options to take breaks.
If you have mobility restrictions, you can identify that when you download the app, and it will try to send you to sites in an order that minimizes distances. The app can provide transcripts of scenes you encounter for D/deaf participants.
FAQ’s (If you question isn't answered below please email herenowthis@lancasterarts.org)
What if I can’t make the Launch?
You can still come to the Hunt! Just be in West End Morecambe with the app on your phone at 2pm on Saturday the 25th.
What do I need to bring with me?
Clothing for all weathers! HereNowThis will be going ahead, rain or shine. Morecambe prom can be windy.Most of the secret sites are indoors, so you can dry off and warm up in between journeys.
You will need a smartphone and will have to download our app, available soon (stay tuned for details). Some parts of the journey will involve audio in the app, so bring headphones/earbuds if you have them. Make sure your phone’s operating system has the most recent update.
HereNowThis should work on phones 10 years old or less. If you are concerned about the age or capabilities of your phone, it may be possible to arrange a test ahead of time. Please contact us.
Will the app use loads of my mobile data?
The app uses very minimal data, around 300KB. If you are connected to WiFi when you first download the app, you will likely use less that 20KB.
What if I have an old phone?
HereNowThis should work on phones 10 years old or less. If you are concerned about the age or capabilities of your phone, it may be possible to arrange a test ahead of time. Please contact us.
What if I am not tech savvy?
During the Hunt, we will have a technical assistant on hand at More Music (13-17 Devonshire Rd, West End, Morecambe LA3 1QT) who can talk you through the use of the app. The Launch serves as a practice journey as well, to help you get the hand of it. People will also be on hand at the Launch to help guide you with the app.
What about food options between the Hunt and the Final Gathering?
There will be a community dinner at Good Things Collective (3 Northumberland St, Morecambe LA4 4AU) between The Hunt and the Gathering (from 5:00pm to 6:30pm). It is Pay What You Feel, with a £5 suggested donation.
Is there accommodation available?
Yes there are plenty of places to stay in Morecambe! The Visit Lancashire website offers a range of accommodation options nearby.
Will there be transport available?
There will be a mini bus transporting participants from The Hunt to The Gathering, leaving from More Music (13-17 Devonshire Rd, West End, Morecambe LA3 1QT) carpark with a timetable announced soon.
Tell me a little more about what to expect
Check out this trailer for a little more info:
This is Nowhere, adapted for Morecambe as HereNowThis: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/310225559
HereNowThis would not be possible without all the following funders.
