Arch 468: makeworkone

makeworkone arises from a belief that the most interesting theatre is created through collaboration, rather than a series of discrete pockets of activity.

How can a writer be involved in the devising process?

How can performers help a writer realise their play?

How can working in this collaborative way enable us to take creative risks with form and narrative?

This project seeks to find a truly collaborative company dynamic, through giving the writer the opportunity to work on a play in practical dialogue with a group of performers and director.

makeworkone aims to:

-facilitate collaboration and exploration between practitioners

-create a dialogue between the process of the writer and the process of the performer

-make theatre which embraces the live nature of the art-form and the existence of the audience

Over six weeks, meeting every Thursday evening, three groups of one writer, one director and five performers will work together to create a new piece of theatre; this work will be presented in a 'scratch' evening at the end of the workshop period.

Dates: 23 Oct, 30 Oct, 6 Nov, 13 Nov, 20 Nov and 27 Nov 2008; showing 06 Dec 2008.

PERFORMERS, get to

-Create and own work

-Have characters written specifically for you

-Establish a common language with writers and directors

-Learn new techniques and approaches

     -Be a part of a creative network of likeminded individuals

DIRECTORS, get to

-Encounter performers in a practical setting

-Cultivate an effective working relationship with a writer

-Learn from other directors

-Be a part of a creative network of likeminded individuals

WRITERS, get to

-Workshop your writing through every stage of its development

-Learn about the performer's process and let this inform your writing

-Push yourself to write in a different way, within a supportive environment

-Experience new forms and styles, as introduced by directors

-Be a part of a creative network of likeminded individuals

We are interested in hearing from theatre artists of all kinds who think they have something to bring to this project.

To download details of how to apply please click here.