Arch 468: Inspire

Making theatre without a safety net

Saturday 7 August 2010

Politics

Led by Julie Osman with Tom Hughes

What happens if we start with images and questions to make theatre with a political edge? –

Is politics private or public?

Do political plays have to answer the questions they ask?

What political questions are not being asked?

Bring your own political/theatre questions

Bring two images, one which you see as political, the second as non-political

Bring a page of non-fiction text which is obviously political – not from a play.

We’ll pool knowledge and questions, making a mind map as we go, with some discussion; we’ll also try out practical exercises, using everyone’s images and text to put together some performance material by the end of the day.

For all professional theatre-makers who are open to experimenting; all participants will need to function as performers during the workshop.

How to apply

Please email us your CV, two images (one political, one not political), and a question relating to politics and theatre which you’d like to bring to this workshop to inspire@arch468.com