Your hosts Frog Morris and Nicole Mollett will use the ancient wizardry of the magic lantern to conjure up fantastical tales of monsters, forgotten places and satirical humour. You will not believe the wonders that await you in the watery nooks and crannies of the old Naval Docks... Exploring Old Woolwich Dockyards Mollett & Morris create a guided walk inspired by the water-rich history of this Naval area - War Ships, Explorers, Merchants and Buccaneers, at one time they all passed this way searching for adventure.

A live performance walking tour to take place outdoors after dark, meeting at an agreed time. The performance can involve audience interaction making sound effects and using small handheld projectors. We will assess the safety of this and make changes depending on the COVID-19 risk levels. The lanterns project images 1m – 3m in height from a distance or 2 – 3m.

The Art of the Magic Lantern is a collaborative live art project by Nicole Mollett and Frog Morris which re-purposes cinema projection equipment to create new live performance pieces for contemporary audiences. Hand painted illustrations and Victorian-era photographs are projected into dark spaces accompanied by live storytelling. 

Departure Point: Thames-side Gallery, Thames-Side Studios, Harrington Way, Warspite Road, Royal Borough of Greenwich, London, SE18 5NR.

End: Woolwich Foot Tunnel – a short walk through old Naval Dock Yards to finish near Woolwich Arsenal DLR station