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The Galley

A wooden boat covered in ribbons being carried into the sea by six people

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April - August 2023
This show has now ended

Journeying alongside the productions of The Odyssey, The Galley appeared in public places including markets, local beaches and parks to collect messages of remembrance from the local community.

A 10-metre-long ship crafted from sustainable materials including bamboo and rope, The Galley represented Odysseus’ epic voyage and the nationwide connection between the communities who told the story. After each of the episodes, The Galley transformed into the stage of a closing ceremony to pass the baton of the storytelling forward.

The Galley was created by Mervyn Millar and Ridiculous Solutions.

The Galley is placed in front of a replica Greek temple. The sky is dark and both structures are lit from below to look like they are glowing.
The Galley is placed in front of a replica Greek temple. The sky is dark and both structures are lit from below to look like they are glowing.
The Galley is placed in front of a replica Greek temple. The sky is dark and both structures are lit from below to look like they are glowing.
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Colourful ribbons are tied to the wooden poles that make up the structure of The Galley A person wearing a purple coat and glasses ties colorful ribbons onto a bamboo structure. The ribbons, including red, blue, yellow, and pink, create a vibrant display. The person's hair is gray, and the background is blurred. People are attaching colorful ribbons to the wooden structure of the galley. The wooden structure of the galley is covered in colourful ribbons. It is dark and the ribbons are lit from behind. A wooden structure of a boat is covered in colorful, ribbons. It stands in tall grass against the backdrop of a the National Theatre building on a partly cloudy day.
A person wearing a purple coat and glasses ties colorful ribbons onto a bamboo structure. The ribbons, including red, blue, yellow, and pink, create a vibrant display. The person's hair is gray, and the background is blurred.
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