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Photos from Bligh Spirit: a vertical dance spectacle

A photo looking up at two Yskynna aerial dancers suspended from the outside of the Museum's Lookout Tower during a performance.

A visual and vocal performance


2 and 3 June 2017

A visual and vocal performance celebrating the life of Captain William Bligh. Shanties, songs and performance poetry accompany a high roped drama of vertical dance performed on the tower at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall. The 25 min show is FREE. Standing only. Space is limited so please arrive early to avoid any disappointment.

Bligh Spirit is created by Yskynna and Awenek Lev and supported by Arts Council England, FEAST, Cornwall Council, Fal River Festival and NMMC.

Here are some images from the event…

Image: Bligh Spirit at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth. Photo by Steve Tanner

Image: Bligh Spirit at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth. Photo by Steve Tanner

Bligh Spirit at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth. Photo by Steve Tanner

Image: Bligh Spirit at The National Maritime Museum Cornwall in Falmouth. Photo by Steve Tanner

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National Maritime Museum
Cornwall Trust
Discovery Quay
Falmouth
Cornwall
TR11 3QY

Tel: +44(0)1326 313388

Email: enquiries@nmmc.co.uk