The Odyssey by Animated Objects and Yorkshire Coast BID was a campaign that captivated audiences along the Yorkshire coast, that has now concluded its run of live events and digital experiences.
The Odyssey has attracted more than 65,000 people, with over 3,300 members of the community getting involved in everything from creating the Trojan Horse at the Bridlington Spa to acting out the roles on video.
As the final chapter of this remarkable journey closes, here are some incredible photos to reflect on the accomplishments of the project, which sought to reinvent a timeless story while placing a strong emphasis on community involvement.
21. Highlights from the incredible Yorkshire coast ‘Odyssey’ project
The Yorkshire Coast BID will focus primarily on six coastal towns; Whitby, Scarborough, Filey, Bridlington, Hornsea and Withernsea, as well as all the villages in between, their aim is to help promote, protect and support the Yorkshire Coast over the next 5 years. Photo: Hatch Communications
22. Highlights from the incredible Yorkshire coast ‘Odyssey’ project
To symbolise the fleet of a thousand ships, artists from the Yorkshire coast were asked to create designs, which were transferred onto papers with origami kits which were sent out to over 1,000 residents and schools in the area. Photo: Hatch Communications
23. Highlights from the incredible Yorkshire coast ‘Odyssey’ project
The project created a series live events in different towns, each showcasing a captivating chapters of Odysseus' epic journey homeward: Whitby - The Odyssey Embarks, Withernsea - The Lotus Eaters & Land of Wonders, Robin Hood’s Bay - The Sirens, Bridlington - Circe the Sorceress, Filey - Here be Monsters!, Hornsea - Land of the Cyclops and Scarborough - Penelope, and The Trial of the Twelve Axes. Photo: Hatch Communications