All Change - S&DR200 Opening Event
Marking the official start of S&DR200, All Change is an unmissable show in Bishop Auckland at the home of Kynren.
The event will speed through 200 years of railway history and major historical moments, from the Industrial Revolution, two World Wars to the present, celebrating the transformative power of trains on the landscape and our lives.
Inspired by conversations with local historians, the spectacle will bring history to life with large-scale set pieces, projection mapping, original music and drones. The show will feature up to 100 performers from the local community, made up of the same team of dedicated volunteers who help bring Kynren to life.
All Change is created by award-winning performance company imitating the dog, whose piece Arrivals & Departures was part of the opening events for Hull’s year as City of Culture, and Movement Directors Rocky Norton and Katie Pearson, who both contributed to the grand spectacles of all four ceremonies at the Summer Olympics in London 2012. All Change will feature a fleet of 400 drones from world-renowned SKYMAGIC, promising a breathtaking visual experience set against the night sky. As pioneers behind the stunning drone and light displays at iconic events like the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Coachella, and London’s New Year’s celebrations, SKYMAGIC will choreograph an aerial ensemble that weaves into the performance below. The 25-minute show, which will take place for one night only, is suitable for all ages.