March 23 - 2023
Welcome to
Mimika's Arctic
Who are Mimika?
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If you know our work carry on...
...if not then do watch the "Mimika in 2 minutes video." |
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The unusual history of the "ARCTIC" project
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In 2018 the Natural Environment Research Council (N.E.R.C.) invited Mimika to devise, develop and deliver a theatrical production in our touring theatre tent that was to be inspired by the massive "Changing Arctic Ocean" (C.A.O.) research project.
In 2019 the Arts Council of England agreed to support the work and fund preview performances in Primary Schools in West Yorkshire. In March 2020, just 2 weeks before the performances were due to be presented, Covid 19 arrived and outside groups were banned from visiting schools. We did not know it at the time but the tent based "ARCTIC" was over. |
Mimika's Lockdown
During the first year of Lockdown we engaged in a variety of internal housekeeping events.
Later, following discussions with funders, schools and our board of trustees, in August 2021 we undertook the task of reimagining the "ARCTIC" as an online experience for Primary Schools.
Since then we have been writing, building and testing this online version.
Later, following discussions with funders, schools and our board of trustees, in August 2021 we undertook the task of reimagining the "ARCTIC" as an online experience for Primary Schools.
Since then we have been writing, building and testing this online version.
How does it work?Now, March 23rd. 2023, on the third anniversary of Lockdown we are beginning the roll out of the work for the public.
First - it is free. Second - Originally intended to be viewed and used by Primary Schools in England it is in fact available to anyone with internet access - wherever you are. Most of the work is presented in the form of downloadable videos but there are also accompanying backup materials as downloadable PDFs and other files. |
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There are two sections:-
INTRODUCTION
A 30 minute video introducing us, a new version of the Tent,
the Arctic and some of the presentational styles and techniques we will be using.
INTRODUCTION
A 30 minute video introducing us, a new version of the Tent,
the Arctic and some of the presentational styles and techniques we will be using.
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THE SHOW
or (ACTS) The main content - which consists of six ACTS lasting 5 - 10 minutes each. ACT I - NOT THE ARCTIC ACT II - TALES FROM THE EDGE ACT III - JOURNIES TO THE CENTRE ACT IV - ON THE ICE ACT V - IN THE OCEAN ACT VI - UNDER THE POLE STAR |
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Feedback
All we ask is that as you view and use the material you also use the feedback forms to let us know what you think of the work.
As the feedback comes in we will amend the work and continue to roll out the subsequent sections.
The first section, released today, is the INTRODUCTION.
Link below.
As the feedback comes in we will amend the work and continue to roll out the subsequent sections.
The first section, released today, is the INTRODUCTION.
Link below.
Jenny & Bill