Hoxton Street Soundwalk
When: Saturday, May 28, 2022, 10:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Where: Hoxton Hall, 130 Hoxton Street, London N1 6SH
The production runs 6 April - 28 May 2022
Hoxton Street Soundwalk which is a geolocated audio bonus companion piece to Hoxton Hall’s innovative live soap production HOXTON STREET which runs until 28th May 2022. Using your mobile or smart device, this FREE Soundwalk takes you on a tour of Hoxton and introduces you to the characters of Hoxton Street.
This FREE Soundwalk can also be enjoyed pre or post watching the live episodes or as a standalone artwork. Once you arrive at our venue, or if you are in the Hoxton Street area, scan the QR code to experience this geolocated walk.
Our Hoxton Street Soundwalk takes you to the real-life locations in Hoxton that inspired the characters. Meet a myriad of colourful characters, local workers and the three families at the centre of this explosive four-part drama where you decide what happens next. Hoxton Street drama explores the changes that have happened in this distinctive corner of the capital and Hackney.
Using the app you can meet the Wilsons at the Anthology block. The Wilsons are a newly arrived young couple, moving into a luxury development in Hoxton. Shanita is an ambitious city professional and she is married to Denton. He grew up in the area and is keeping a secret. Together they are part of the gentrification changes in the neighbourhood.
Meet the Bhaturs at the falafel van in St Johns church. The Bhaturs are local businessmen with Turkish roots. Baba with his café embedded in the local community and his son Okhan trying to drag his dad in to the 21st century with his vegan fair and secret love.
For more details go to Hoxton Hall website.
These events are sponsored by Queen Mary and supported by the Queen Mary Arts and Culture team.