In collaboration with Dapertutto Theatre
We had the chance to be part of Lancashire Encounter’s Procession of Light, working alongside Dapertutto to create something a little different, a living light art installation that moved as part of the procession through Preston city centre. The event itself is sustained and enriched through the support of Arts Council England, whose recent £90,000 investment ensures the continued growth and success of Encounter. Their backing helps create a dynamic, sustainable platform for artistic excellence and cultural celebration, rooted in their Let’s Create vision for 2030: an England where everyone’s creativity is valued, has the chance to flourish, and is met with access to a remarkable range of high-quality cultural experiences.
We worked to integrate performers, movement, and light into a single, flowing piece so that the installation wasn’t static but alive, taking place on a 40ft flatbed semi-trailer with live performers. Being present inside the moving performance was essential: operating lights, sound, and theatrical effects in real time, we could respond to the performers’ needs and support them moment by moment. Reliable, portable technology was key to success, but just as vital was the ability to stay with the work as it moved, ensuring the performers were always backed by the technical energy that lifted their silhouettes into something unforgettable.
As always, it was great to be part of a team that brings ideas like this into the public space. This approach lies at the heart of HardaleAV’s ethos: creating work that steps beyond traditional boundaries, meeting audiences where they are, and using technology to transform shared spaces into immersive moments of collective experience.