The Sirens have been singing their songs across the North Sea for centuries. What if these songs were not to lure ships to crash into the rocks, but to guide us away from dangers of our own making, & remind us of the treasures that surround us?
Sign up for this poetic, sonic odyssey celebrating some of East Cleveland’s magical landscapes, and the industrial heritage, myths and folklore they hold.
Periplum’s North Sea Sirens will take you on a bus ride from Saltburn-by-the-Sea to an undisclosed location, where you will go on a 50-minute headphone walking experience before being transported back to Saltburn.
North Sea Sirens is a free event, but for the audio tour you must have a pre-booked ticket.
​It is important to arrive within 15 ​minutes of the stated time on your tickets, as the bus will leave promptly.
FAQs –
What is it?
A promenading outdoor theatre experience where you will wear headphones. The experience includes a short coach journey from Saltburn-by-Sea to another location, followed by a 50-minute walking tour along a seafront location with some uneven ground, and then you will return again by coach.
Age Guidance
Recommended age is 10+.
Due to the immersive nature of the experience, and its subject matter, parental, guardian and carer discretion is advised. If you would like a further conversation around ages, please get in touch with Aaron at the following email address – periplumengagement@gmail.com
What should I wear and what should I bring?
Wear solid walking shoes and all-weather gear. Please only bring essential items with you. Large bags are inadvisable. Pets are not allowed (except guide dogs).
Special effects
There will be some smoke effects.
Photography
You will be wearing headphones throughout the walking tour. Due to the immersive nature of the experience, we would request that you refrain from taking photographs and videos during the headphone tour. Parts of the experience will be filmed and photographed by a professional film-maker and photographer and shared online after the event.
Access
The walking tour takes place largely on flat walkways but includes some uneven ground. We will walk as one group. Please be aware that we may ask you to slow down to allow for others.
Please contact us for any access needs or questions through the email below.
Aaron – periplumengagement@gmail.com
Transcripts can be provided – please contact us in advance.
Toilets
We strongly recommend using the bathroom before you arrive. We will have access to a toilet at Saltburn Portico, though this is a small walk away from the start and end point. There may be no further toilets available through the rest of the tour.
What if I book a ticket and can’t make it on the night?
Please let us know as soon as possible if you are unable to attend. Tickets are extremely limited and we would like to make sure all places are taken.
About Periplum
Periplum is an internationally renowned outdoor arts company with accolades and nominations including The Guardian Critics Choice, Edinburgh Festival Fringe First, The Times Top 10 Outdoor Events, Liverpool Echo Best Event and Outstanding Contribution to the Arts Awards, Best Event Sunderland and Best Event North-East (Culture Awards). The company has toured productions including The Bell and 451 across the UK, Europe, Latin America and Asia, and been commissioned by the National Theatre, the BBC Community Fund, Hull 2017 UK City of Culture, and Liverpool City Region of Culture 2019 & 2021. Periplum has appeared at Stockton International Riverside Festival numerous times, and also previously created 2 major Tees Valley-wide projects: The Glass Ceiling (2018), celebrating local suffragists and suffragettes to mark 100 years since the first women’s vote; Homecoming (2014), commemorating 100 years since the outbreak of the First World War and the Bombardment of the Hartlepools.
North Sea Sirens is funded by Arts Council England and Tees Valley Combined Authority, and commissioned by Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council.
