Michell's Engine House - exploration through sound
Michell's Engine House, Agar Road, Illogan highway, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ED
Come and hear the audio work of Kath Buckler and her piece, written for bells, strings and pianos, which was composed using structural and engineering data from Michell's engine itself. The work aims to musically convey dimension, form and presence in an otherwise silent space.
Each instrument in the piece is heard through separate speakers on different levels, representing different parts of the engine. There is no right or wrong place to listen so we invite you to come and find your own favourite spot in Michell's Engine House.
Michell's will be open 10am - 3:30pm daily throughout the Heritage Open Days festival. This will be on a free-flow basis so booking is not required but there may be a little wait to enter the engine house.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 1000-1530
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1530
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1000-1530
- Monday 09 September:
- 1000-1530
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 1000-1530
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 1000-1530
- Thursday 12 September:
- 1000-1530
- Friday 13 September:
- 1000-1530
- Saturday 14 September:
- 1000-1530
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1000-1530
Location & directions
Michell's Engine House, Agar Road, Illogan highway, Redruth, Cornwall, TR15 3ED
- Directions:
- Parking to visit this site is in Morrison's carpark.
- Contact on day:
- Jade Bone
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The bottom floor of this site is level but all other floors are via stairs only. There will be sound playing throughout all floors that will be at varying volumes.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 25
- Est. tour duration:
- 0 hour(s) 40 minute(s)
