What is Forum 2012?
Forum 2012 is brought to you by Forum Encounter. We are an Exeter based theatre and performance art company, which draws on contemporary arts practice and dramatherapy techniques.
Our current project, Forum 2012, aims to provide Exeter with a platform for cross-community networking and creative discussion. This is an exciting, dynamic project, driven by an organic and responsive process. We are inviting YOU, the people of Exeter, to address OUR communities’ issues, strengths and needs.
Forum 2012 is co-produced by The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter, who are supporting us on this innovative and groundbreaking journey. http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk
To find out more please read on...
The research phase of Forum 2012 has led us to our current theme:
HOME
as self
as family
as a citizen
as a community
as a person who is part of...
as a person who is separate from...
How do we make ourselves AT HOME?
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ASK YOURSELF:
Does this question resonate with YOU?
Do you know what or where YOUR home is?
Are you part of a group who wants to address this issue?
Are you part of an organisation for which this is a pressing theme?
If you have answered YES to any of these questions, please contact us to hear what we can offer you.
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WE ARE INTERESTED IN HEARING FROM:
People who own, run or work in 'supported living' environments. For example: residential homes, hospitals, secure units, etc.
People who work with marginalised groups or with vulnerable people.
People who organise community groups, or run a community centre.
People who are in the business of supporting others in their own homes.
People who are struggling to gain a sense of HOME.
People who have a strong sense of HOME.
PEOPLE LIKE YOU!
Please contact us to hear what the Forum 2012 - Unpacking the Box Experience can do for you...
Forum 2012 - Unpacking the Box Experience
The Forum 2012 Unpacking the Box Experience started as a spontaneously emerging rehearsal technique; our means of responding to and getting to the bottom of what our participants and audience members have presented us with during the show/workshop. Sort of an artistic debrief.
We are now applying developments of the Forum 2012- Unpacking the Box Experience to multiple areas of our work:
-Performance and Installation Art
-Community workshops
The Unpacking the Box Experience is a process of examining and responding to creative materials such as gentle and non-intrusive interactive games, debate corners, moments of performance, open ended quesitions, triggers and food for thought. What we offer is tailored to the context in which the experience in happening. Then it is down to you, the participants...this is your chance to explore your thoughts and feelings about the subject at hand, discuss with fellow participants and surprise yourself with the creative perspectives you discover.
We have many exciting happenings in the pipeline for 2012. Watch this space for confirmed events, or contact us with your ideas...