Arts students and their senior lecturer put on a show as part of Discover Middlesbrough event

The performance of Elizabeth and The Three Sisters was part of the Nightfall event which took place in Middlesbrough town centre last Friday.

Performed by senior lecturer Lorraine Smith and fellow collaborators Annie O'Donnell and Peter Heselton, the show was commissioned by Stellar Projects and Middlesbrough Council and took place as part of the Nightfall event, a ‘magical evening’ dedicated to the science of stars.

Teesside University School of Design, Culture & the Arts student, Kayleigh O’Connor acted as assistant choreographer whilst student Bethany Brownless was filming/editor on the project.

Senior lecturer in dance, Lorraine Smith said: ‘It has been a fantastic experience collaborating with local artists on such a unique project, which has allowed us to share and push our practices into new directions. It has also been a great opportunity for Kayleigh and Beth to take on professional roles in the project, allowing them to gain vital industry experience that will boost their CVs and employability in and beyond the world of dance.’

The event launched the Discover Middlesbrough programme which runs throughout October. Discover Middlesbrough is a celebration of the town and its people, offering opportunities for discovery and rediscovery, inspiring people to take pride in the area they know and learn something new.

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