Spiral Sanctuary Walk Workshop with the Art of the Magic Lantern

Spiral Sanctuary Walk Workshop with the Art of the Magic Lantern

Join Inspiral London and the art of Magic Lantern, Frog Morris and Nicole Mollett for an evening of archival and imaginal exploration among the surroundings of Woolwich Old Dockyards and meet unusual and unexpected figures and images appearing from the walls and facades. Together we will explore the hidden histories of Greenwich, extraordinary stories buried in the archive – individuals and communities seeking refuge and sanctuary. As we look across at the Tate and Lyle factory we will hear about the strange convoluted histories of sugar/cane and spice.

Woolwich Old Docks – Spiral Sanctuary Walk will be performed for general public on Friday 16 May – the event is free but booking is essential – see ticketing at https://www.inspirallondon.com/event, available from April 1 2025.

Art of the Magic Lantern

The Art of the Magic Lantern is a collaborative project by Nicole Mollett and Frog Morris which re-purposes pre-cinema projection equipment to create new live performance pieces for contemporary audiences. The project brings together heritage research, drawing, socially engaged art practice, stand-up performance, and story telling.

For Songlines for Greenwich, the Art of the Magic Lantern will create a new introductory slide show among the sights, sounds and smells of Woolwich Old Dockyards.

Part of Songlines for Greenwich Festival Workshops and Events (March to July 2025)

This Spring join us for gentle walks and contribute to our local Black History walking project Songlines of Greenwich. Together we create, interpret and celebrate Black cultural heritage and experiences - reclaiming the histories of places, and forgotten or underrepresented people.

Leading to a festival of free Public Performative Walk Events – from mid May to mid July 2025 Inspiral London Come and enjoy Songlines, a series of interlinked walks, co-curated as part of Greenwich’s Black History 365 celebrations.