WORLD FACTORY
2015
METIS ARTS
An immersive theatre production exploring the ruthless mechanics of world trade
DIRECTOR
Zoë Svendsen
SOUNDTRACK INFO
I was commissioned by Metis Arts to write a track Heroic Dreams for the World Factory film, which appears as the finale of the live theatre production. The soundworld is programmed string orchestra with solo violin and features my vocals in the closing dramatic statement.
PERFORMANCE HISTORY
World Factory was researched and developed at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, Spring 2015. The production premiered the same year at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich followed by a UK tour including the Young Vic, London.
RELATED WORKS
Soundtracks for other productions by Zoe Svendsen include:
Four Men And A Poker Game (2008)
Film soundtrack to World Factory (2015).
Digital track with sampled string orchestra and DPJ vocals.
Written & Produced by David Paul Jones
© ℗ 2015 Blue Banyan Music
“a sharp, ingenious and subtly disturbing
piece of political theatre.”
FINANCIAL TIMES
CREDITS
Concept, Design & Direction: Zoë Svendsen | Simon Daw
Film Soundtrack: David Paul Jones
Sound Designer: Matthias Kispert
Lighting Designer: Guy Hoare
Performers: Naomi Christie | Lucy Ellinson | Heather Lai | Jamie Martin
Images © David Sandison