For four days from 6th to the 9th September 2007, Theatre of Ophidia produced FoolishPeople’s production “Desecration”. Written and Directed by John Harrigan, the piece was site specific that worked and manifested the energies of a four hundred year old administration and legal building in Nottingham.
“The production is set deep below the earth in the realm of Deluge, the birthplace of Desecration, a dark and primordial energy that has grown within the Earth since Eden’s first light. The story focuses on Edward Wells, a fallen priest, part time escape artist, Magus and the blackest sheep that the Wells lineage has ever witnessed, who must enter the Galleries of Justice to remove his family’s curse before an ancient mythological energy “Desecration” is released upon humanity in a wave of decimation and suffering.
So who better to unlock the puzzle of Deluge than a down and out escape artist and natural born Sorcerer who combines all the mistakes of his family’s bloodline in one frail body? Edward must cross and survive every liar’s veil, to confront and learn why Desecration wants to wipe his family from creation. The audience are invited to side with either Edward Wells or Desecration in a magical pact, as they unlock the truth of the demons that reside within their own family line.”
“Theatre of Ophidia and FoolishPeople will redefine immersive magickal theatre as your will and intent are revealed via the various magical experiences offered within the realm of Deluge."
Desecration was a resounding success and brought immersive, ritual theatre to unexplored territory. A review by Left Lion - Nottingham's premier culture magazine confirmed how special it was with its review; "We all agreed that we'd had a wonderful and totally unique experience
that made a lasting impression. Ordinary theatre will seem dull in
comparison." - LINK
