Waves

Become choreographer of your own performance with Waves, a kinetic light installation. After dark the space outside Birmingham Hippodrome will become populated by hundreds of small objects, drawn on the pavement with light, that behave according to a simplified version of the laws of magnetism. When the space is empty of people, the objects will generate mesmerising patterns as they flow around each other, but when people enter the space they become active participants – as magnetic bodies themselves they disturb and redistribute the flow of energy through the system. With seemingly small interactions causing ripples throughout the piece as a whole, as they influence and manipulate the patterns of light and sight around them.

You can come along and take part in Waves at any point during the two weeks of its installation – either as an arranged visit with family and friends, or simply by chance as you’re passing the Hippodrome at night.

This is a free event and you do not need to book to take part.