YARMONICS 2025: 'Reverie – a dream of autoimmunity.'

About this event

A once grand hall in an abandoned manor house – now in a dilapidated state of disrepair. A young woman, a dreamy new friendship, and a curse.

An unorthodox relationship, but one which has utterly lifted her from a state of melancholia.

Suddenly this friendship takes a sinister turn, and she finds herself in a nightmarish scenario – where comfort is replaced by claustrophobia and trust by terror.

Rule one – never ever share your innermost secrets.

Rule two – old houses are not to be trusted.

What?

Reverie is a dreamlike soundscape which blurs the lines between the real and the fantastical. It’s inspired by Joanna’s lived experience of chronic illness and a repetitive nightmare; an autofictional work which shares how it feels to live, fly and fall with autoimmunity. Narrated by Louise Kim Salter, with music by Madil Hardis.

When?

3-4pm, Friday 19th September

Please note that we cannot let latecomers in once the soundscape has started.

Where?

The Assembly Room, The Town Hall, Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR30 2QF

What to expect

This is an intimate performance in a large room. There will be around 20 people in the space. You’ll be invited to make yourself comfortable and listen to the soundscape through headphones. You may lie, sit or stand but we recommend that you’re in a position to take-in the architecture surrounding you as you listen. It lasts for approximately 30 minutes. After the soundscape there’s an opportunity to chat about themes raised in Reverie.

Access information

The Assembly Hall is located on the first floor. There is a lift to this level from the main foyer. There is also an accessible toilet situated just off the main foyer. There is a quiet space, large print versions of the event running times, plus socially distanced seating. We particularly welcome those living with chronic illness and blind and partially sighted people as this soundscape has been created with you in mind.

If you have any access queries, please call;Great Yarmouth Town Hall Events on 01493 846154

Content information

Reverie – a dream of autoimmunity is 14+. It shares a stark and emotional view of chronic illness with themes of horror, pain, nightmares, death and visions. It has an unnerving and occasionally very loud sound track. You will hear medical diagnostic tools, such as MRI machines.

Supported by Arts Council England, originalprojects and YARMONICS.

Image Credits:

Top image

violently thrown, © Holland & Larke, 2022

Bottom image

the house is in my head, © Holland & Poyzer, 2024