Sharing practice across artforms – a future possible theatre

10am – 4pm, 3 Oct, Citizens Theatre, Glasgow, G5 9DS

In July this year, Artworks Scotland commissioned five of Scotland’s most active artists working in participatory settings, to take part in a peer mentoring exchange as part of a National Theatre of Scotland programme in Philadelphia. Working with People’s Light, the “devising lab” explored techniques to develop high quality theatre across a professional and community context.
Artworks Scotland and Citizens Theatre are now hosting a small symposium with three of these artists, to share their learning and engage with other artists interested in exploring the challenges and opportunities for peer learning whilst actively delivering a project.

Catrin Evans, director and activist will lead an exploration of the director’s role in the creation of a site specific piece of theatre and international collaborations.

MJ McCarthy, musician and sound designer, will present his thoughts and some of the soundscapes made during the Lab.
Simon Sharkey, Associate Director of National Theatre of Scotland will present his learning about commissioning and leading cross artform collaboration in community and professional contexts on an international scale.
Places at this free event are limited to 30. Book your place here.

The artists who took part in the Philadelphia project also kept a blog of their experiences. View the blog here.

More About ArtWorks

ArtWorks: Developing Practice in Participatory Settings is a Paul Hamlyn Foundation Special Initiative with funding and support from the Arts and Humanities Research Council, Creativity Culture & Education (supported by Arts Council England) and the Cultural Leadership Programme. ArtWorks Scotland is partner funded by Creative Scotland.