Elvis Is Still in the Building

Elvis Is Still in the Building premiered last week at the Maison Dieu in Kent, featuring students from the University of Chichester.

Created by Flexer & Sandiland, the performance was commissioned by Maison Dieu and Dover County Council as part of the building’s reopening celebrations following major refurbishment.

Yael Flexer, reader at the University of Chichester, said: "It was really exciting to see our creative vision come to life at Maison Dieu.

Performances included ritualistic pilgrim dances and jiving from the 1950s and 1960s. (Image: University of Chichester)

"Our MA dance students have been working hard with Luke Brown and myself to create a unique site-specific work that reimagines moments from the fascinating history of Maison Dieu, from medieval times through to the 1950s."

The event was developed in collaboration with MA Dance students from the University of Chichester and involved Astor secondary school students, Astor College photography students, and community groups from Dover and Folkestone.

Audiences were guided through Victorian prison cells, the Stone Hall and Connaught Hall.

Performances included ritualistic pilgrim dances and jiving from the 1950s and 1960s, all inspired by research from Maison Dieu historian and engagement officer Martin Crowther.

The project was supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England.