FAQs
How much does it cost?
Absolutely nothing!
When does it begin?
You'll be able to find the codes hidden around Basingstoke for the duration of the festival, June 15 to July 8.
What do I need to take part?
The experience requires a smartphone (either Android or iPhone) to download the app to, and a pair of headphones to listen with as you find stories.
How long does it last? When can I do it?
We anticipate it will take a few hours to find and listen to all ten stories. It's entirely up to you whether you do that in one go, or spread the experience across the course of the festival. Do bear in mind that some of the codes will be placed in cafes and shops, so will only be accessible during their opening hours.
Is there an order to the stories?
No. We recommend starting with First Matter - which comes ready to listen to on the app without a code - but everything after can be in any order. Just play them as you find them!
What if I have access requirements? Or I don't have a smartphone? Or can't get to Basingstoke?
We'd like New Myths to be experienced by absolutely everyone. As such, we've come up with a whole range of ways to make it accessible for, we think, just about anyone. If the experience as described isn't going to work for you, drop us an email and we'll let you know how we can help.
Is it appropriate for children?
Although it was designed for a grown-up audience, there's no bad language or unsuitable content in any of the stories. It's a self-guided experience though, so we'd strongly advise accompanying children throughout.
I'm coming to Basingstoke especially for New Myths. What else should I see/do while I'm here?
As well as dropping into the locations hosting our stories (which just happen to be some of our favourite places in the town), this year's programme for the Basingstoke Festival is a cracker, with plenty on every day.
Who made this?
New Mythologies of Basing Stoche was conceived and created by Lydia Thomson and Ben Mills. The app was developed by Martin Miles. The stories were read by Katy Sobey, Joan Walker, Joe Jameson, David Thorpe, David Rintoul, Rowan Douglas, Farshid Rokey, Stacy Hart, Ben Carter and Iona Johnson. Our adorable promotional image was drawn by Lydia Fee. Most importantly, none of this would have been possible without the generous support of Basingstoke Festival and Arts Council England.
(We're also indebted to the beautiful people of West Lincoln, Ontario. But that's a story for another time.)
Absolutely nothing!
When does it begin?
You'll be able to find the codes hidden around Basingstoke for the duration of the festival, June 15 to July 8.
What do I need to take part?
The experience requires a smartphone (either Android or iPhone) to download the app to, and a pair of headphones to listen with as you find stories.
How long does it last? When can I do it?
We anticipate it will take a few hours to find and listen to all ten stories. It's entirely up to you whether you do that in one go, or spread the experience across the course of the festival. Do bear in mind that some of the codes will be placed in cafes and shops, so will only be accessible during their opening hours.
Is there an order to the stories?
No. We recommend starting with First Matter - which comes ready to listen to on the app without a code - but everything after can be in any order. Just play them as you find them!
What if I have access requirements? Or I don't have a smartphone? Or can't get to Basingstoke?
We'd like New Myths to be experienced by absolutely everyone. As such, we've come up with a whole range of ways to make it accessible for, we think, just about anyone. If the experience as described isn't going to work for you, drop us an email and we'll let you know how we can help.
Is it appropriate for children?
Although it was designed for a grown-up audience, there's no bad language or unsuitable content in any of the stories. It's a self-guided experience though, so we'd strongly advise accompanying children throughout.
I'm coming to Basingstoke especially for New Myths. What else should I see/do while I'm here?
As well as dropping into the locations hosting our stories (which just happen to be some of our favourite places in the town), this year's programme for the Basingstoke Festival is a cracker, with plenty on every day.
Who made this?
New Mythologies of Basing Stoche was conceived and created by Lydia Thomson and Ben Mills. The app was developed by Martin Miles. The stories were read by Katy Sobey, Joan Walker, Joe Jameson, David Thorpe, David Rintoul, Rowan Douglas, Farshid Rokey, Stacy Hart, Ben Carter and Iona Johnson. Our adorable promotional image was drawn by Lydia Fee. Most importantly, none of this would have been possible without the generous support of Basingstoke Festival and Arts Council England.
(We're also indebted to the beautiful people of West Lincoln, Ontario. But that's a story for another time.)
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