the midnight run

The Midnight Run is a dusk to dawn, cultural walking tour of a city. It gathers strangers and local artists to explore, play and create whilst the city sleeps. It began one autumn evening in London, 2005. Inua Ellams and friend lost patience waiting for a bus and decided to walk the bus route. Six hours later they had drifted across the city, from Battersea to Chelsea, Knights Bridge to Hyde Park, Victoria to Vauxhall and end in the very small hours of the morning. Surprised at how fresh and energised they felt, marvelling at peace and tranquility of the deserted city, the back streets and small courtyards, tiny basketball courts and parks. Inua recreated it the following summer, for 12 hours, from 6pm to 6 am and The Midnight Run was born.

The idea developed and to date, there have been 45 events in London (England) Madrid (Spain), Barcelona (Spain), Milan & Florence (Italy) & Auckland (New Zealand). The Midnight Run is about rediscovering a city with its inhabitants: Not all those who wander are lost. For more information on future events or if you want to get involved, please see the website: www.themnr.com or email info@inuaellams.com.