Theatre Materials/ Material Theatres Conference
17th-18th April 2008.
A two day programme of events, including key notes, roundtables,
performances and workshops, taking place at the Central School
of Speech and Drama
Expect fresh, honest dialogue that cuts across the conventional barriers
between academics, students and industry professionals with guests from
around the world, including Anne Bogart, Martin Green
and Pamela Howard...
This year's conference promises to be better than ever before. Expect the unexpected- spontaneous tea parties, a fire-breathing mechanical horse, 'guerilla' light installations and much more...
Join us as we ask:
What is theatre made of?
What is its matter, and what is the matter with it?
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Keynotes and Presentations
We invite you to join us to debate, discuss and explore the heart of
the matter- the materiality of theatre- with scholars, artists and practitioners.
What is its matter and what is the matter with it?
Each day opens with a key note address, on Thursday from Anne
Bogart and Friday from Professor Alan Read,
then you will be spoilt for choice with a wealth of papers and presentations
and roundtable discussions, rounded off each day with a plenary session
led by an international team of respondents.
Sustainability
The Centre for Excellence in Training for Theatre is CETT) is taking part in
'Climate Change Action Plan for London Theatre',
sponsored by the Mayor's office, with a series of focused discussions
and open access forums.
Find out about
- Launch of 'Perform'- a proposal for a unique theatre space created by students of the Bartlett school of architecture with Central School of Speech and Drama students.
- Sustainable theatre architecture.
- Sustainable theatre production.
Creative Enterprise
A roundtable discussion will investigate the entrepreneurial artist, and reflect on the challenge to
higher education institutes to generate creative enterprise amongst
arts students. Find out more about innovative
residency programmes at both the Puppetry Centre, BAC
and within the Central School of Speech and Drama
Street Arts
The conference will feature a very special social space:
The Philosophers' Tea Party and The Bar of
Ideas, created by street arts professionals working alongside
a team of Central students. An interactive zone for the contemplation
and sharing of thoughts generated by the conference, laced with performances
and fully catered by a charismatic team of hosts.
More.
