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PUBLIC TO CHOOSE PROJECTS FOR NATIONAL THEATRE WALES’ NEW 2012 ASSEMBLY PROGRAMME |
National Theatre Wales is transforming its innovative Assembly programme into bespoke, democratically-elected creative arts projects which will take place across Wales.Eight creative projects will be made in total over 18 months, in four areas – south, mid, north and west Wales. Companies and individuals will be invited to submit proposals, of which three will be shortlisted at each regional submissions stage. The general public will be asked to vote for their preferred project online, and the favoured project will be given the green light. Details will be published as and when the projects are announced at nationaltheatrewales.org/assembly National Theatre Wales’ Assembly programme runs alongside its main productions, and offers participants an opportunity to experience theatre as a space for exploration and discussion. In the company’s first year, Assemblies were held in pubs, empty shops, disused banks, marquees, bus stations and ice-cream parlours, and led to the creation of a radio station in Barmouth, and a filmmakers’ club in Prestatyn. Artistic Director of National Theatre Wales, John McGrath, said: “National Theatre Wales’ Assembly programme defines the company’s ethos – it is responsive, locally driven and engaging. I can’t wait to see what ideas emerge, to meet and work with new artists and to get to know parts of Wales we haven’t been to yet. What an exciting way to start the year.” Creative Associate Abdul Shayek, who is leading the Assembly project, said: “What this programme did throughout National Theatre Wales’ first year was amazing, as it not only entertained but provided a forum for local people to discuss issues that mattered to that community. The new model intends to take this further and create an event which depends on community and public involvement from the very beginning.” |
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Thursday, January 12, 2012 |
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