​The event lasts less than one hour on Sunday 11th November 2012, Remembrance Sunday, from 11am–12noon. ​
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A one off performance of poetry and music will take place in designated busker spots across a number of central London underground tube stations simultaneously with each station having a single sculpture responding to the event. ​ London Underground has given permission for up to 30 spots to be used subject to final approval. NO collection of money will take place on the day.
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​The performance considers society of 100 years ago in the lead up to the First World War. This was a fast moving time, arguably the fastest period of change in human history. Times were improving for many yet within two years devastation was wrought across many lands.
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​​​​​​​​​​​no man’s land is a performance that examines how individual decisions are influenced by, and impact on, our near and far​ environment, often affecting
situations way beyond the original intention. By relinquishing a 'normal' live event approach, the outcome of this project will be unknown until after the performance date of November 11th.​
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​The pages that follow lay out how the originator of this project, John McKiernan envisages the event. From August 31st his only input has been as part of a Cabinet Committee. Artist committees will create individual aspects of the event. The committees only liaise through a command controller and have no direct access to, or influence on, the performers on the day or the Cabinet. Only Command has contact with the performers through further layers of Captains and Sergeants.
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With so many layers influencing the final event, the risks are real that something awful will be presented as well as potentially spectacular. With such an array of professional artists involved the event will create an implicit tension that will foster a host of reactions including fear.
Ego, control, frustrations will all surface with shared experience and personal exploration all reasons for artists' involvement. ​​
The Event Outline
