Bridges Project final show

With the initial planning and art-workshop phases over the Bridges project has moved into delivering the final show The Ithaca Axis. The show will involve a dramatic re-interpretation of the classic Greek legend The Odyssey with the ancient kingdom of Ithaca replaced by modern day Bristol. Odysseus himself will be the corporate head of a Merchant Venturers style organisation. It will be an immersive promenade performance that takes it's audience on a journey through the streets of Bristol telling the story of our city through the prism of the myth.

The first step involved recruiting four professional actors for the main roles. With over 200 applications for the roles, it gave us a positive launch to the production (although also gave us quite a task shortlisting!).

The Bridges team was left with some very tough calls as they narrowed down from around 30 actors that made it to the second stage of auditions. Each actor displayed exceptional consummate craftsmanship, presence and imagination (see their pictures below).

After the elimination process, the production promises to be one of the theatrical events of the year encompassing the city centre and many key landmarks of Bristol past and present. But despite the successful auditions work is only just beginning. We are looking to recruit more performers for roles in the supporting ensemble cast. Although these roles are not paid they present a fantastic opportunity for experienced performers wanting to be part of a ground-breaking show through to people wanting to just give it a go. Director Nick Young says "This is a great route in for anyone interested in working alongside professional performers, writers and artists of the highest calibre on a project that will explore Bristol and its stories in a new and unique way."

If you find the idea of performing a little daunting then there are plenty of opportunities to join the production team in a range of roles from stage managers to marketing assistants. Just ask for more details!

For more information on any of the above opportunities please email bridges@3ca.org.uk or call 0117 935 1200.