Slow Thinking Session 6: Creating Circus in Extraordinary Times ^expired Free

ABOUT:

Since our last Slow Thinking session in July, the sector has been finding ways to create, to present work, and to engage audiences both online and in person.
In Session 6, we’ll discuss creation in these extraordinary times, with some food for thought provided by circus artists and organisations in the form of newly created work. These creative insights will serve as a springboard for collective discussion during the session. We’ll explore how we continue to adapt our creative practice; whether we create new work or reinvent past pieces; and, ultimately, discuss what it is that we are learning creatively.

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WHO'S IT FOR?

• Individuals working in the circus sector – freelance artists, educators, producers, directors and technicians, and those who work within circus organisations;
• Those who programme circus as part of wider public performance programmes – either online or live

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FREE TO ATTEND. Spaces limited. Advanced booking advised.

BOOK ONLINE HERE:
https://upswing-slowthinking6.eventbrite.co.uk

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JOIN TO HEAR FROM:

Jerone Marsh-Reid and Susan Kempster
Catch Me:
Jerone and Susan, Upswing’s Catch Me cast, together with Upswing's Artistic Director Vicki Amedume, will talk about the experience of recreating Catch Me into a socially distanced version both for live outdoor performance and for film.
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Sadiq Ali
The Chosen Haram:
We’ll be joined by Sadiq Ali via pre-recorded interview and questions taken live from the rehearsal room. Sadiq, a mixed heritage circus artist from the UK, will talk about his new show, The Chosen Haram and its adaptation from an R&D circus theatre show to a short film.
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Lina Johansson and Silvia Fratelli, Mimbre
In the Park and To Untouch:
Lina Johansson and Silvia Fratelli, Co-Founders and Co-Artistic Directors of Mimbre will join together with the cast for their new performances In The Park – a recorded film; and To Untouch – a new live performance.

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IMPORTANT INFO:

This online event will take place on Zoom and will include screen-sharing for audio/visual content.
Access: Upswing ensures access provision across all of our online programmes - please provide details of your requirements in the sign up form.
Upswing is evaluating this session as part of the wider Slow Thinking programme and we’d like you to help by completing the demographic information on the booking form. The questions are not mandatory and you can opt out of any of them.

For more information on Slow Thinking and previous sessions, visit:
http://upswing.org.uk/about_us/slow-thinking-an-invitation/