Brave New Worlds - A Creative Conference
Posted on Tuesday, 30 September 2008 at 16:46 by Jo HarkerCategory: London, Region, events, performances, theatre, workshops |
Friday 10 October 2008 10.00am - 4.30pm
A unique opportunity to hear language, share experience and create practice focusing on Shakespeare as an international writer.
10:30 – Oi Prospero!
An intimate encounter with the celebrated Nós do Morro Theatre Company from Rio de Janeiro. In his only London workshop, the Company’s Artistic Director Guti Fraga leads an interactive workshop on The Tempest, exploring their unique practice which blends music, movement and language to redefine Shakespeare in a Brazilian context. He is joined by members of Nós do Morro Theatre Company.
12:00 – Global Shakespeare
A creative conversation investigating inter-cultural collaboration and the role of Shakespeare as an international writer that crosses borders and builds bridges. Chaired by Alda Terraciano, leading practitioners, including Paul Heritage, Louise Jeffreys and Cicely Berry, share their global experiences and exchange views and questions with other cultural travellers.
1:45 – Knock Against My Heart
Set to the music and soul of Rio’s favelas, Theatre Centre presents a thrilling new play by Oladipo Agboluaje inspired by The Tempest, developed in a unique collaboration with Brazil’s acclaimed theatre company Nós do Morro.
3:15 – Speak Your Heart
An exclusive space to share thoughts and ideas with the creative minds behind Oladipo Agboluaje’s new play for Theatre Centre, Knock Against My Heart. Talk to the writer, director and dramaturg of the play and express your immediate response to the production.
Venue: Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street, London SE1 2HZ
Prices for the day:
Organisations: £65
Individuals/Teachers: £45
Students: £25
TO BOOK A TICKET call the Unicorn Box office: 020 7645 0560
For information contact Theatre Centre: 0207 729 3066 or email
Limited availability!
