Presenters Information
The Wailing Chamber is available for touring in 2012.
Below you will find information on how the installation works including technical specifications.
Watch the slideshow for a narrative journey through one 15 minute cycle of the performance.
Below you will find information on how the installation works including technical specifications.
Watch the slideshow for a narrative journey through one 15 minute cycle of the performance.
Technical Specifications
Duration - 2 hours non stop. Each 'cycle' of performance lasts around 15 minutes with 5 minutes set up time. This happens continuously with the musicians bookmarking each cycle on horns, saxophone, drum and cymbal.
Touring Party - 4 persons
The Wailing Chamber travels on a trailer. It is completely self-sufficient, no electricity is needed. The Chamber is currently stored in Wellington. Three persons are based in Auckland, one in Wellington, travel charges apply.
Space Requirements
An open public space outdoors or indoors with approximately 8m x 8m minimum free space.
Creative Team
Jeff Henderson, Gerard Crewdson, Stephen Bain, Nisha Madhan
Touring Party - 4 persons
The Wailing Chamber travels on a trailer. It is completely self-sufficient, no electricity is needed. The Chamber is currently stored in Wellington. Three persons are based in Auckland, one in Wellington, travel charges apply.
Space Requirements
An open public space outdoors or indoors with approximately 8m x 8m minimum free space.
Creative Team
Jeff Henderson, Gerard Crewdson, Stephen Bain, Nisha Madhan
Performance History
The Wailing Chamber was commissioned for Wellington's Rugby World Cup Carnivale in 2011. It played 14 days in various locations during October.
