Image Credits: Anna Bertmark, Glittering Prospects Discover the stories buried beneath Brighton’s sands in this atmospheric audio drama
Glittering Prospects is a deeply atmospheric 20-minute audio drama by sound designer Anna Bertmark that weaves together Brighton Beach’s hidden histories, environmental mysteries, and the stories of those who search its shores.
Inspired by cinematic interview techniques and found audio recordings, the piece presents a compelling fictional documentary drawing from the world of metal detecting and coastal folklore. Through the power of place-based storytelling, this immersive listening experience explores how lost artefacts buried beneath our feet reveal meaningful stories.
Bertmark’s audio drama serves as a tribute to all who contribute to the ongoing story of a place through their everyday actions and discoveries. Glittering Prospects stands as a powerful narrative of connection to place, offering audiences a window into the curiosity, wonder, and complexities of our relationship with the world around us.
Bertmark’s audio drama serves as a tribute to all who contribute to the ongoing story of a place through their everyday actions and discoveries. Glittering Prospects stands as a powerful narrative of connection to place, offering audiences a window into the curiosity, wonder, and complexities of our relationship with the world around us.
This production is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Glittering Prospects is an audio installation showing at Beach Hut No 22, between the Hove Plinth and public toilets on Hove seafront. The experience is free and a captioned version is available to watch via iPad.
What to expect
This is an audio installation. The experience is free and a captioned version is available to watch via an iPad. Seating is sheltered and heated, but warm and weather proof clothing is recommended.
Accessibility and inclusion
Captions on films and media included
Audio described media included
Seating available
Free or low cost event
Audience target/s
Everyone
Audience type / suitability
Adults and young people (14+)
Organiser
Anna Bertmark