Canterbury Tales: Construction and Procession

Canterbury Tales was a carnivalesque procession through the central city, led by Free Theatre Christchurch. Large puppets and masked performers moved from the Bridge of Remembrance along the river to the Worcester Street Bridge, before ending up at the heart of the city in Cathedral Square.

Along the way, the procession engaged with different tales of Canterbury urbanism, performed in interactive environments created by Christchurch performance groups and artists in collaboration with architecture, design and scenography students and local hospitality businesses. Spectators were able to join the procession at any point as it moved through the different sites.

This collection holds photographs of the construction and procession of Canterbury Tales.

Last updated
12:18pm 25th January 2019
Type
Collection
Identifier
qsr-collection:20504

Contains 350 items


Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (23)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (23)
A photograph of young musicians in costume for the Canterbury Tales procession. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (24)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (24)
A photograph of crowds of people surrounding two large-scale puppets, one of which resembles MP Gerry Brownlee. The puppets were made by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (25)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (25)
A photograph of part of the large-scale puppet titled The Knight, which was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales. Canterbury Tales was created by Free Theatre Christchurch, and was the main event of FESTA 2013.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (26)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (26)
A photograph of the large-scale puppet titled The Knight being pedalled by its rider. The contraption was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (27)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (27)
A photograph of the large-scale puppet titled The Scholar. The puppet was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (28)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (28)
A photograph of a detail of one of the large-scale puppets created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales. A fork, spoon, lighter, and other household items are held in pockets, sewn onto netting fabric. Canterbury Tales was the main event of FESTA 2013.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (29)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (29)
A photograph of a detail of one of the large-scale puppets created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales. A toothbrush, toothpaste, and other household items are held in pockets, sewn onto netting fabric. Canterbury Tales was the main event of FESTA 2013.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (30)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (30)
A photograph of crowds in Cathedral Square during Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013. There is a green spotlight in the background.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (31)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (31)
A photograph of people in Cathedral Square on the night of Canterbury Tales, during FESTA 2013. A smoke machine and theatre lights are being used to set the scene.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (32)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (32)
A photograph of people in Cathedral Square on the night of Canterbury Tales, during FESTA 2013. A smoke machine and theatre lights are being used to set the scene.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (33)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (33)
A photograph of people walking along the Worcester Street bridge on the night of Canterbury Tales. Blue tarpaulin flags have been strung across the bridge behind them.
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (34)
Canterbury Tales Photograph 2013:10:26 (34)
A photograph of a large, movable puppet titled The Scholar. The puppet was created by Free Theatre Christchurch for Canterbury Tales, which was the main event of FESTA 2013.