The Making of the Great Middlemarch Mystery

Our new film delves into the making of ‘The Great Middlemarch Mystery,’ an immersive retelling of George Eliot’s much-loved novel.
Creatives Josephine Burton and Professor Ruth Livesey take you through the process of creating an immersive retelling of George Eliot’s much-loved novel, from book adaptation, workshops, rehearsals, set and costume design to full production.
Special thanks to Royal Holloway, University of London, for their support with this film.
Edited by Anton Califano
The Great Middlemarch Mystery was part of Coventry City of Culture 21-22 and supported by the UK Research and Innovation Arts and Humanities Research Council, Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry City Council, Coventry Cathedral, Arts Council England, The Garrick Charitable Trust, Royal Holloway, University of London, The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust, Three Monkies Trust, Middlemarch Giving Circle and The Thistle Trust.
With special thanks to The Very Reverend John Witcombe, Dean of Coventry Cathedral.
Photography by Ikin Yum. Videography by Rachel Bunce