The Hero With Seven Faces

THE HERO WITH SEVEN FACES

by Joel Cahen

The Hero begins a personal journey that will leading the listener through the city. The work conjures seven archetypes of the creative consciousness mapped out in a surreal 30min walk. Using immersive sound design, narrative and image to imbue the listener into a parallel interpretation of the urban environment.

Split into three episodes in three cities (Zurich, London and Belfast) Each city offers a different perspective and narrative.

HERO WITH SEVEN FACES

THE MYTH

Created for reART:theURBAN,

Zurich 26th October 2012

An invocation of seven archetypes of the creative consciousness: The Hero, Monolith, Informer, Pool, Catalyst, Inhibitor, and Fisherman, through the architecture and walkways of Zurich's Old Town.

Additional story by Rebecca Horrox

20min walk

Start point: Gessnerallee Theatre

HERO WITH SEVEN FACES

THE PANOPTICON

Created for Sprint Festival, London

Camden's People Theatre, March 2013

Originally includes covert performers

Additional narration by:

Wajid Yaseen, Seven Wolf, Joel Cahen

Seven archetypes expanded. Does the All Seeing Eye offer protection? or is it a reflection?

45min walk

Start point: Camden People's theatre

HERO WITH SEVEN FACES

IN FOUR MINDS

Created for Sonorities Festival, Belfast

27 April 2013

Seven archetypes expanded. A journey of the Individual Mind through the Biological, Social, Intellectual and Dynamic Minds.

Inspired by Robert Pirsig' book Lila.

40min walk

Start point: The Place, Fountain Street