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Manchester's historical Victoria Baths is to host an unusual exhibition by artists from Edge Hill University.
'The Ghost of Someone Not Yet Drowned' is an installation and performance piece comprising music, dance, and projected imagery.
Creators Julia Griffin, Karen Lauke and Helen Newall, who lecture at Edge Hill, based the project on a near-drowning experience.
Griffin explained:“The project is an investigation into firstly how artists might respond imaginatively to an evocative heritage site such as Victoria Baths, to create live contemporary performance, digital moving imagery and pre-recorded soundscape.
"Secondly, it examines how audiences in their turn respond to an immersive experience as they move through the existing architecture of a space over-layered with sound, interactive movement and visuals.
She added: “For me, this is an exciting opportunity to experiment and explore the boundaries of various art forms, installed within the stunning architecture of Victoria Baths.
"It also allows us to engage with the audience in more intimate and participatory manner.”
The one-off performance will take place at the listed Edwardian swimming pool and Turkish Baths complex on 19th April. Tickets cost £5 each.
