Salisbury's Churchill Gardens being 'graffitied' for Shakespeare production
Wiltshire Creative's putting on The Tempest in the city park this month
A Salisbury park's set to be filled with graffiti later this month - but it won't be a criminal matter!
Wiltshire Creative is putting on a run of Shakespeare play The Tempest at Churchill Gardens from 24th May to 4th June.
As part of the experience, artwork will be placed around the space, including graffiti boards made by people in The Friary.
Workshops are being held by artist Kezia Hoffman for local teenagers to get involved, with eco-friendly spray paints being used.
The project was devised by Friary resident and Community Associate on The Tempest, Aidan Lewis.
Aidan has been working with Wiltshire Creative since autumn 2022 to 'ensure the community are truly at the heart of this amazing production'.
The run of The Tempest has now begun rehearsals.
We're told the performances will be 'a stunning re-imagining of Shakespeare’s fabulous tale, and journey deep into one of Salisbury’s most beloved parks'.
The story follows a King and his entourage shipwrecked on an island of magic and mystery, with music and visions, surprising encounters, and unlikely friendships running through it.
It's the flagship event of this year's Salisbury International Arts Festival.
As well as the graffiti, there'll also be a project in the city to create music for the performance and community set making workshops.
Young people taking part in the graffiti sessions will also be using their skills to paint a skate ramp for use in the shows at Churchill Gardens.