Time Shelter is a design proposal for a series of performances in five bus shelters in Greenwich. 

In addition to promoting the nearby Royal Museums in Greenwich, which consists of the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Observatory, the Queen’s House and Cutty Sark, the project aims to make connections between space, time and audience that will engage waiting passengers and offer them a more in-depth understanding of the culture of Greenwich.

 

The overarching narrative of the project is that “time is limited, but the story of time is infinite”. This narrative is told through a series of performances conceptually based on the history of the local area. The performers, dressed in specially designed costumes, act out various histories for people waiting for the bus. As well as representing a continuation of the story of the past, these performances enable commuters to gain a better understanding of the area and encourage an attraction to the nearby museums.

 

The performances are also structured by the narrative concept of the Hero’s Journey, using tools such as character, tone of voice and perspective to enhance the audience’s experience and their understanding.