In staging The Last Harvest Soulton Hall witnessed a captivating artistic endeavor unfold. The National Youth Theatre (NYT) brought their production to life in a brand new, earth amphitheatre built especially for the performance.
This innovative show marked NYT’s return to live audiences after a period of online engagement becase of The Situation.
Staged under the open sky, The Last Harvest offered a thought-provoking journey. The audience embarked on a fire-lit promenade spectacle, traversing a dystopian future and reflecting on the present day.
A Response to Our Times
The Last Harvest formed the latest chapter in MELT, a three-year environmental epic co-produced by NYT and the University of Hull. This collaboration aimed to spark vital conversations about our planet’s future.
Paul Roseby OBE, CEO and Artistic Director of National Youth Theatre said:
“After six months of engaging large online audiences on the virtual stage, our first ‘on-the-ground’ production will be exactly that with an outdoor promenade spectacle in a brand new earth amphitheatre in Shropshire. The Last Harvest will see Britain’s best young talent bring to life this beautiful new performance space, created by… in response to the growing demand for live in-person performance following the closing of theatres due to the global pandemic”
A Legacy of Innovation
Soulton Hall took pride in being a part of The Last Harvest. This innovative performance not only entertained but also challenged audiences to consider the future of our planet.
The collaboration served as a testament to the potential for artistic expression to address critical issues.
