Exercise yard and walkways

Interpretation framework

Exercise yard and walkways

Free roaming

When the public is visiting the Gaol for events such as theatre productions or festivals in the exercise yards, layers of interpretation such as non-invasive interpretive signage and public art/projections can develop a connection to the site which will then encourage repeat visits and push people towards the guided tours.

Interpretive concepts

Experience 1 (Intimate)

Projections

Characters: All

Story: As discussed in stop 8, projections and public art can be leveraged for events and night-time explorers. Showcase the many ways prisoners expressed themselves in the Gaol, i.e. break up the darker atmospheres of other spaces, introduce humour by showing props of items smuggled inside the Gaol. These displays should be flexible and programmable to encourage repeat visits and keep content fresh.

Key audience: Single travellers, adult couples, VFRs

Suggested devices:

• Projections: Using projections, this space can be activated at night using the large sandstone walls that enclose the space.

Experience 2 (Group/intimate)

Interpretive signage

Characters: All

Story: Explore the built heritage and interesting characters of the site that aren’t explored in the tours. Use non-invasive signage to encourage more people toward the guided tours.

Key audience: Over 55s, adult couples

Suggested devices:

• Interpretive signage