What the Sea Saw celebrates the heritage of fishing along the East Yorkshire coast, particularly in communities in Scarborough and Staithes, and captures the memories of the fishing community from the 1950s to the present day. The project, in partnership with Scarborough Maritime Heritage Centre and Staithes Museum, will reflect this fishing heritage in a series of events in Scarborough and Staithes, including an audio trail inspired by oral histories, archive film, workshops in schools, and a final performance event, combining stories and sea shanties sung by local choirs, accompanied by fish and chips for the audience and participants.
The project is being produced by Digital Drama and is supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with thanks to the National Lottery players.
Digital Drama is recruiting volunteers to get involved in the following:
– Research existing oral history recordings to find appropriate material based on the lives of the fishing communities and customs in Scarborough to be used in an audio trail and performance event
– Volunteering in the commemorative event in Scarborough in November/December 2024 in research, performing or both!
How to express interest in becoming a volunteer on the What the Sea Saw project:
Email: info@digitaldrama.org
