Objects and Atmospheres
June 12, 5-9pm
Led by Geraldine Pilgrim
£20 (£15)
A workshop that includes creating atmospheres using objects and ways of developing narratives inspired by site. Participants will have the opportunity to explore: devising non verbal work, text as a visual language, the body in relation to site and the importance of the dynamics of architectural space
Geraldine Pilgrim Director/ Designer and installation artist set up Corridor in 2000 to continue to create site specific events- often with young people older people and arts and community groups working alongside professional practitioners. Her particular site work specialises in performance installations in unusual buildings where the architecture of the site is used as the narrative. Projects include: Enchanted Parks (Gateshead, Newcastle 2007) and Dreams of a Winter Night (Belsay Hall, Northumberland 2007). Sea View (NRLA, Glasgow 2006). Deep End (Marshall Street Baths, Soho 2005), and Stardust (De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill on Sea 2005). SPA (Elizabeth Garrett Hospital Euston, 2003).
Geraldine Pilgrim is an ArtsAdmin Associate Artist
Handle With Care
July 17, 6-9pm
Led by Jennifer Farmer
£20 (£15)
A follow-on to the workshop in February, Handle With Care II will focus specifically on the challenges of creating a dramatic piece from the stories and experiences of vulnerable groups. The session will offer practical ways in which to address some of the questions that writers face when creating such work; whose story is being told and why; is it being truthful; how to artistically engage with personal material; how to write for vulnerable groups AND theatre audiences.
Playwright Jennifer Farmer has written for and with women in prison, children at risk and refugee groups. Her acclaimed play, COMPACT FAILURE, was written as part of a residency at HMP Send for Clean Break. Her most recent play, BULLETPROOF SOUL, premiered at Birmingham Rep in March 2007 and Jennifer has written plays for the Bush Theatre, Paines Plough, the National Youth Theatre, Theatre Royal Stratford East and BBC Radio 3 and 4. Her current commissions include plays for the Tricycle Theatre, Birmingham Rep and BBC Radio 3.
June 12, 5-9pm
Led by Geraldine Pilgrim
£20 (£15)
A workshop that includes creating atmospheres using objects and ways of developing narratives inspired by site. Participants will have the opportunity to explore: devising non verbal work, text as a visual language, the body in relation to site and the importance of the dynamics of architectural space
Geraldine Pilgrim Director/ Designer and installation artist set up Corridor in 2000 to continue to create site specific events- often with young people older people and arts and community groups working alongside professional practitioners. Her particular site work specialises in performance installations in unusual buildings where the architecture of the site is used as the narrative. Projects include: Enchanted Parks (Gateshead, Newcastle 2007) and Dreams of a Winter Night (Belsay Hall, Northumberland 2007). Sea View (NRLA, Glasgow 2006). Deep End (Marshall Street Baths, Soho 2005), and Stardust (De La Warr Pavilion Bexhill on Sea 2005). SPA (Elizabeth Garrett Hospital Euston, 2003).
Geraldine Pilgrim is an ArtsAdmin Associate Artist
Handle With Care
July 17, 6-9pm
Led by Jennifer Farmer
£20 (£15)
A follow-on to the workshop in February, Handle With Care II will focus specifically on the challenges of creating a dramatic piece from the stories and experiences of vulnerable groups. The session will offer practical ways in which to address some of the questions that writers face when creating such work; whose story is being told and why; is it being truthful; how to artistically engage with personal material; how to write for vulnerable groups AND theatre audiences.
Playwright Jennifer Farmer has written for and with women in prison, children at risk and refugee groups. Her acclaimed play, COMPACT FAILURE, was written as part of a residency at HMP Send for Clean Break. Her most recent play, BULLETPROOF SOUL, premiered at Birmingham Rep in March 2007 and Jennifer has written plays for the Bush Theatre, Paines Plough, the National Youth Theatre, Theatre Royal Stratford East and BBC Radio 3 and 4. Her current commissions include plays for the Tricycle Theatre, Birmingham Rep and BBC Radio 3.
