Earth Makes No Sound
Earth Makes No Sound is an ever-evolving choral work inspired by the elements and the changes happening to our planet. Combining the disciplines of choral singing with movement theatre, Earth Makes No Sound redefines the relationship between voice, movement, harmony, body percussion and improvisation.
You can watch a trailer for the show here!
‘Serendipitously happened upon Earth Makes No Sound this afternoon @southbankcentre Utterly stunning - a kind of prayer, a lament, a voice for our beautiful yet groaning world.’ audience member on twitter
In Summer 2023 we co-produced EMNS with the Southbank Centre for Planet Summer. The performance incorporated Planet Summer’s own Climate Chorus, with whom we developed a new section ‘Ancient Hearts’. You can hear more about their experiences by listening to our mini-podcasts made during rehearsals here.
In Autumn 2023, we were invited to be part of UCL East’s Public Art programme and created a pop-up version featuring four songs from EMNS which were performed beside Larry Achiampong and David Blandy’s ‘Trēow of Time’ and underneath Luke Jerram’s ‘Gaia’
The Southbank Centre Climate Chorus: Kieran Akhtar, Elise Boileau, Catherine Casserly, Alex Cunningham, Martin Fisher, Sarah Harrison, Lucie Hiron, Teegan Hurley, Katy Miller, Inam Mirza, Altea Narici, Sadhbha Odufuwa-Bolger, Simon Paul, Omar Peracha, Nicola Sands, Kirsty Schieby, Youyang Song, Amelia Spackman, Joe Steele, Nicole Trotman, Benjamin Verdicchio, Olivia Walda, Mary Lee Wallin, David Wallin, Oliva White, Nil Zaman.
Filament Theatre Company: Richard Aaron, Cassiopeia Berkeley-Agyepong, Halle Brown, Joshua Considine, Amy Gadiaga, Peter Groom, Anna Hale, Robbie Hébert, Simon Prag, Osnat Schmool, Abdul Shyllon
Earth Makes No Sound’s story to date:
2015: EMNS is developed with Goldsmiths Vocal Ensemble, members of the Roundhouse Choir and Filament Theatre Chorus. The first performance takes place at the Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, on the 4th April 2015.
2018: EMNS is refreshed and performed at The Place Theatre, London as part of Tête à Tête, The Opera Festival. Sections are performed at Great Ormond Street Hospital and Guys Hospital.
2022: EMNS travels to Hull, where we work with Hull Freedom Chorus to perform the piece at the Hull Jazz Festival. We also visit the Vista Festival, Hull and FTC make a special appearance at Greenwich Theatre’s 50th Gala night.
2023: EMNS excerpts performed as part of Filament’s appearance at the Wrenathon. In a departure from our usual form we wove vocal and physical improvisations between the three songs from EMNS and performed to three separate audiences in Holy Sepulchre Church, London.
‘It’s a haunting experience… designed to inspire reflection and contemplation’ Second from Bottom Review for #Cop 26 (full review here)
You can read more reviews from AYT and Musical Theatre Review which gave the show ****.and watch the Place Theatre show here and the QEH Show here. There’s also a trailer below!
‘a remarkable expedition through our shifting environment’ Aura Simon, Musical Theatre Review
“enjoyed Tuesday SO much (such a beautiful and unusual piece!) ... it was a truly magical evening!" Audience member, Hull Jazz Festival
“Just got home after seeing one of the most beautiful pieces of theatre I've ever seen” Audience member, Hull Jazz Festival
