Can a musical blackboard prevent the Apocalypse? Come and find out in Liza Bec's original coming-of-age tale featuring the modular synth of chalk. Listen as haunting vocals, surreal spoken word and soaring winds swoop over driving synths and polyrhythms. Watch as chalk, tape and water are transformed into a theatrical soundscape with one foot in the supernatural and one foot in science. Liza will use their self-built cyborg recorder, the roborecorder, as featured in New Scientist, Insider and the Museum of Science and Industry, to control the sounds made by the blackboard from afar. This immersive hour-long live theatrical performance includes music from ‘The End Times’ album, recorded live at Real World Studios. Featuring choreography by Becky Namgauds and narrated by David Ryder Prangley (Rachel Stamp, Adam Ant). Liza is an innovative contemporary performer, composer, producer and multimedia narrative author. They built the roborecorder based on their lived experience of music-triggered epilepsy. They were awarded the Fusion Fund by Help Musicians UK to create audiovisual EP INNERVATE. In 2024 they held residencies at Britten Pears Arts and Paraorchestra. They produce serial fiction podcast Spiral Dial. Age Guidance: ages 7+ Audience Trigger Warnings: Sudden changes of volume and lighting. Access information Toilets and facilities For more details about our facilities and accessing the different spaces at Middlesbrough Town Hall please visit https://boxoffice.middlesbrough.gov.uk/middlesbrough-town-hall/your-visit-to-middlesbrough-town-hall/accessibility-at-middlesbrough-town-hall/ Pushchair policy Due to Middlesbrough Town Hall’s fire regulation policies pushchairs, prams & car seats must be left in our dedicated ‘buggy parking’ zone on the carriageway and cannot be taken into any of the event spaces. Unfortunately, we cannot take responsibility for items left there, but we do our best to keep an eye on them. Relaxed setting All our family events take place in a relaxed environment, and have the following features: There’ll be lower volume levels throughout the event. Our spaces have consistent lighting, with low level auditorium lights on throughout. Our musicians and facilitators have relaxed attitude to noise and moving around the space. A quiet, chill out space will be available should you need a break Our younger visitors can find a busy venue and loud musical activities quite overwhelming. A limited number of ear defenders are available from the Box Office – by the main entrance on Albert Road. See us as early as possible to secure a pair.