On July 16th, 2011, a bunch of courageous players saved the world from an impending apocalypse. However, while these players saw off the Four Horsemen with song in their hearts and placards lofted high, several of the most devious demons of the underworld escaped their fiery confines and took up permanent residence. In Manchester.

In the days leading up to the Apocalypse, many astute demon spotters submitted Larkin’ Agent #4 with images of monsters they had seen. At this time, such creatures were only able to temporarily inhabit our domain. Now, a few have found a way to stay. They will remain here, unless they can be tracked down and sent back to whence they came.

Download the Free All Monsters app for iPhone and turn your phone into a Monstervision Machine. Your mission – should you choose to accept it – is to find all the special Apocalypse monsters fixed in specific areas of the city centre. The player who tracks down all of these monsters first will win a super secret prize. Email Larkin’ Agent #4 at larkin.about2009@gmail.com to alert us of your victory and to claim your bounty.

There are 6 demons in total. Take a good look but the only way you’ll be able to find them all is by downloading the Free All Monsters app (for free!) and getting out there. Good luck and stay safe.

 

With special thanks to Free All Monsters
 

Some images from our Apocalypse event.

All images by Oona Mae Photography

Click on image to view the full album.
Images by Oona Mae Photography.
 

On the 16th of July, 2011, the world nearly ended. But we stopped it. Because we are HEROES.

Huge thanks to the following people who displayed outstanding heroic qualities and made it happen:
Anna Boratyn
Julie Burrow
Iona Burton
Courtney Button
Anna Cahill
Steve Curtis
Aliki Chapple
Ashleigh Cordery
Ríoghnach Connolly
Ellis Davies
C James Fagan
Jack Foley
Tammy Foley
Greg Foster
John Franklin
Guy Hilton
Nick Howard
Paddy Lavin
Sarah Elizabeth Lewis
John Lloyd
Emma Lyskava
Oona Mae
Aman Matthews
Bekke Platt
James Reith
Mel Uye-Parker
Lowri Vivian
Jana Wendler
Hannah Woods

If that wasn’t enough, huge cuddles also go to:
Animal Acting
Arts Council England
Albino Mosquito
Deaf Institute
Greater Manchester Police
greenroom
hAb
Incognito
Free All Monsters
Manchester City Council
Nexus Art Cafe
Soup Kitchen
Urban Splash

And finally a big thank you to everyone who played. You saved the world. You are HEROES.

We’ve got some great images of the event coming soon. Watch this space.

With thanks to Albino Mosquito for the excellent video, and Mel Uye-Parker for the use of the song Red Skies.
 
Sign up for your free ticket to The Apocalypse here:

 

The Party at the End of the World

 
Whatever happens during The Apocalypse, there will be a Party at the End of the World. A final dance off to end all dance offs? A chance for to unwind before the great unwind? This super secret location will be revealed during the final chapter of the event.
 

Demon Spotting for Beginners

 
The Apocalypse is nearly upon us. Use your last day wisely. There are numerous demons walking the streets, taking the shape of familiar items, animals, even friends. Your job is to draw or photograph one of these agents of the underworld and send your image to Larkin’ Agent no.4 at vee.uye@googlemail.com (If this your demon is a real person, get permission from their human host first!). Include the name of the demon and a sentence about what it is like. Larkin’ Agent no. 4 will then ascertain the danger posed by your demon and will send further instructions when the time is right.*

Time is of the essence. Don’t worry if your hand drawn image is a poor representation of the hideous nature of said Demon. It is well known amongst Demon Spotters that the mere sighting of such creatures causes significant problems with hand/eye coordination in even the most talented artists. Trust in Larkin’ Agent no.4 to correctly validate your evidence.

Good Hunting.

*By sending your image – drawn or photographed – to the above address, you agree that the image can be used by Larkin’ About during a later stage of The Apocalypse.
 

With thanks to Albino Mosquito for the excellent video, and Mel Uye-Parker for the use of the song Red Skies.
 

It’s Wednesday and Larkin’ Agent no.4 has it on good authority that the Wednesday before The Apocalypse is an excellent day for Demon spotting. Your role in the end of days begins now.

Demons walk the streets of Manchester and monsters take the form of familiar items, objects, even people. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to draw or photograph someone or something that you believe to be an agent of the underworld. (If this is a real person, get permission from their human host first).

You must send the image to Larkin’ Agent no. 4 at: vee.uye@googlemail.com along with its name and a sentence about the type of demon it is. Larkin’ Agent no. 4 will then ascertain the danger posed by your demon and will send further instructions when the time is right.*

Time is of the essence. Don’t worry if your hand drawn image is a poor representation of the hideous nature of said Demon. It is well known amongst Demon Spotters that the mere sighting of such creatures causes significant problems with hand/eye coordination in even the most talented artists. Trust in Larkin’ Agent no.4 to correctly validate your evidence.

Good Hunting.

*By sending your image – drawn or photographed – to the above address, you agree that the image can be used by Larkin’ About during a later stage of The Apocalypse.
 
Sign up for your free ticket to The Apocalypse here:

 

 
With thanks to Albino Mosquito for the excellent video

On Sat July 16th, our pervasive narrative The Apocalypse begins in Manchester. You can register to play using the link below. It’s absolutely free!
 

 
Wondering how the final day will look? Here’s an official guide to The Apocalypse.

12pm Event desk opens at Nexus Art Cafe, for directions click here. All players must register themselves as a team here before you commence playing. If you don’t have a team, you are welcome to play as an individual, or we will put you in a team when you get to the desk. From the desk teams will receive their first instruction.

1pm Teams can start playing anytime from 1pm and before 5pm though we recommend you leave as much time as possible in order to complete the game.

From 5pm until 8pm the penultimate chapter The Last Supper will take place. This is a communal supper in a top secret location. This in entirely optional and costs £3. A vegetarian optional will be available and a licensed bar will be open. Please note that this event is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

9pm The final chapter The End will take place.

9.30pm Close

The event spans the entire city centre and requires participants to move between events on foot. Those with small children and limited mobility are most welcome, though we recommend you leave plenty of time and that you ally yourself with team members who will too navigate the day at a more leisurely pace. Our stewards will do everything they can to assist you. If you get tired we recommend you drop into Nexus Art Cafe for a break, and remember you can kick back at The Last Supper. Every chapter is wheelchair accessible apart from The Last Supper.

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Tricia, Aowyn, Crofty & Vee
Larkin’ About Team

The Apocalypse
16th July 2011
Noon ’til Sunset
all over Manchester City Centre

The world is ending and nobody is going to save you. You’ll have to be your own hero.

There are different forces out there, scattered around the city, hidden in its secret spaces. Some are friendly, some are hostile, but they all possess or are searching for the vital pieces of information you will need to gather in order to survive.

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Join Larkin’ About for an interactive narrative composed of pervasive gaming events, happenings and interactive performance, all over the city centre.

Maybe, just maybe, we can all save the world.

Register for your free ticket below.

 
Facebook event page: http://on.fb.me/l2RlN3
Twitter: #ApocalypseMcr
 
A greenroom legacy project.
Supported by Arts Council England.
 

image by jeffedoe



Three lost souls wander the city with a terrible knowledge in their minds.
The end of the world is nigh.


Find the Harbingers before their message is silenced by doubters.
Help them by searching your heart for answers to the questions they pose…

All hands and feet will one day still. What final act must you fulfil?

Before the final silence falls, what song will you declare is yours?

The end of days arrives with haste. What precious food would you last taste?

Use the hashtag #ApocalypseMcr in your answers and the Harbingers are certain to heed you.

Harbingers is a pervasive event designed by Larkin’ About for the Lost & Found Festival at Contact Theatre, 6th-11th June, 2011.

Harbingers is also a trailblazer event for the impending Apocalypse. 16th July, 2011. All over the city.