Scoop September 2009
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The Zero Carbon Caravan passes through Norfolk in mid to late September. | The Zero Carbon Caravan passes through Norfolk in mid to late September. | ||
http://www.zerocarboncaravan.net/wordpress/ | http://www.zerocarboncaravan.net/wordpress/ | ||
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| + | On 19th September we cycle to Norwich, where we will have an improvised environmental opera, the ‘Carbon Chronicles’. | ||
===Carbon Chronicles Opera, Sat. Sept 19th, 7pm, United Reform Church=== | ===Carbon Chronicles Opera, Sat. Sept 19th, 7pm, United Reform Church=== | ||
| - | + | Carbon Chronicles is a participatory opera blending science, myth and politics. It is intended to provoke discussion and inspire action to reduce our dependency on a petroleum-based, exploitative global system, in order to live sustainably in a low-carbon society. The story is about elemental beings and their evolution into resources (minerals and fossil fuels) exploited by humans, with the consequent planetary crisis and climate chaos. The ending is decided by the participants. | |
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| + | The opera is written so that anyone at any age can take part, even without prior musical experience, with time before each performance to learn simple tunes and choruses, and to make musical instruments from recycled and 'found' materials. A small core group will tour the piece around Britain and Ireland, collaborating with the transition town network and other groups, and working with local musicians. A national gathering in 2010 will bring together all participating groups to recreate a grand story of our times. | ||
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http://www.apeuk.org/p001.php?page=p0156. | http://www.apeuk.org/p001.php?page=p0156. | ||
