An opportunity for the global learning disability performing arts sector to share success stories and challenges post pandemic
Attendance is hybrid in-person or online via MS Teams.
Surviving or Thriving?
A learning disability performing arts sector symposium.
Reviewing our sector post pandemic
Exchanging knowledge
Showing work
Overview (scroll down for full agenda)
On Tuesday 1 November 2022
At Paul Chamberlain Building Studio 2, University of Winchester, Sparkford Rd, Winchester SO22 4NR, UK
A lso online via MS Teams Live Events with live transcription and translation
Arrival/registration from 09.30 with 10.00 start
Lunch will be provided to those attending in person
Finish at 17.00
Book your free ticket here
Agenda
09.30 - 10.00 Registration and coffee
10.00 - 10.30 Introductions
Richard Conlon - Blue Apple Artistic Director
Professor Sarah Greer - Vice Chancellor of University of Winchester
Tommy Jessop - Blue Apple founder member (via video)
Carol Smith - Senior Fellow, Head of Performing Arts at University of Winchester
Jitka Vrbkova - Divadlo Aldente Artistic Director and liaison for Be IN! project
10.30 - 12.00 1st Panel
Three companies present 20 mins each followed by 30 mins discussion
Blue Apple Theatre, Winchester
Divaldo Aldente, Czech Republic
Teatr 21, Poland
12.00 - 13.00 Lunch and networking
13.00 - 13.05 Welcome to afternoon session
13.05 - 14.15 2nd Panel
Two companies present 20 mins each followed by 30 mins discussion
Savvy Theatre, Croydon
Magpie Dance, Bromley
14.15 - 14.45 Plenary session
Questions in response to both panels
14.45 - 15.00 Pause and coffee
15.00 - 15.53 Screening of Polish documentary Revolution 21 / Rewolucja 21. See booking page.
15.55 - 16.40 Discussion/Q&A with Revolution 21's Director, Martyna Peszko
16.40 -17.00 Wrap-up and action points
