Summary
Copy of sketch by Andrew Carter showing a 'Tramis-wheel' a combination of a ferris wheel and a tram, which was one of the earliest introductions of a tram into the concept for the Opening Ceremony.
This sketch was identified by Christina Smith, the first full-time member of the Design team on the Opening Ceremony of the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, as a sketch by Andrew Carter from one of the early 'blue sky' brainstorming sessions held in 2005 while the Creative team was coming up with concepts for the Ceremony. According to Smith, the tramis-wheel was a joke, as was the idea of putting wings on a tram. Nonetheless, the idea of a flying tram stuck, and it persisted to be one of the most memorable images of the Ceremony.
Physical Description
A3 colour copy of a brown piece of paper with a number of sketches on it, two of a 'Tramis-wheel, three of 'circus trams', and three of 'sailing trams'.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Corporation, 15 Mar 2006
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Inscriptions
A TRAMIS-WHEEL CIRCUS TRAMS SAILING TRAMS
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Classification
Public events, Commonwealth games - melbourne 2006, Ceremonies - props
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Overall Dimensions
42 cm (Length), 29.7 cm (Width)
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Keywords
Commonwealth Games: Melbourne, 2006, Sport, Theatre, Theatrical Designs, Trams
