Forum ...2012
What's It All About?- Bringing Theatre and Creative Debate to YOU!
- The Story So Far...
- Where We Are Today...
- Where We Are Going...
- Collaborators
- Twitter @exeterforum2012
- Vimeo
- Contact
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What's It All About?
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...
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Bringing Theatre and Creative Debate to YOU!
- Workshops
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...
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The Story So Far...
- Past eventsTHE SYMPOSIUM OF BRIGHT IDEASMonday January 23rd 2012, from 7pm.The Official Launch Event for Forum 2012.This eye-opening evening was a chance to discover what everyone has been talking about. Finding out what The Forum can do for you, and what you can do for The Forum.THE PEOPLE'S FORUM NO.1Sunday 26th February 2012, 7pm.An open creative laboratory, offering firsthand experience of the Forum 2012 process techniques. Offering our participants an opportunity to be actively involved through performance, interactive exhibits, and facilitated discussion.THE OPEN REHEARSAL NO.1Sunday 25th March 2012, from 7 to 9pm.The first Unpacking the Box Experience. Facilitated and performed by Amerie Rose and Samantha Wraith. An opportunity to explore the material our participants had presented us with and offer an organic, natural and truly honest response.All events held at The Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk
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Where We Are Today...
- Current events
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.
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Where We Are Going...
- Future events...
We have many exciting happenings in the pipeline for 2012. Watch this space for confirmed events, or contact us with your ideas...
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Collaborators
- The project wouldn't be possible without the help of a fantastic group of people coming together with a shared causeCURRENT:Amerie Rose - Artistic DirectorAmerie is an experienced creative workshop facilitator, specialising in story and sound creation, and movement exploration. She works with a diverse range of clients, including children; special needs; and mental health. Alongside this, Amerie is a professional Life Model and a Performance Artist. She is currently training as a Dramatherapist and is Artistic Director of Forum Encounter theatre company.Samantha Wraith - Artistic DirectorSamantha is a trainee Dramatherapist and has been working as a community arts facilitator and theatre practitioner for the last 10 years. She is Artistic Director of Forum Encounter theatre company.The Bike Shed TheatreThe Bike Shed Theatre was founded in February 2010 and hosts the only producing theatre in the city of Exeter. Championing new writing and innovation, the theatre has gained national acclaim for its performances.The X-CentreManaged by Hazel Craddock, The XCentre is a modern and versatile conference facility located in the heart of Exeter in Devon. ForumPAST:Simon Magnus - Artistic DirectorSimon is Artistic Director of Root Experience theatre company, and has been running audience focused projects and collaborative theatre experiences for the many years. For more information seewww.rootexperience.co.ukLiz Moss - PerformerRichard Pullman - PerformerChristopher Andrews - Musician/Composer
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Tweets
- RT @SimonExCVS: Looking forward to addressing @DramatherapySW practitioners in #Exeter this morning about new #NHS commissioning processesApr 15, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @rootexperience: What a great first #playsseries @lighthouse last night. We ended up playing a giant digital game of hide and seek. G ...Mar 22, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- http://t.co/fs2sZCDg Thank you ECArTE!Feb 19, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- We are pleased to announce our upcoming processual exhibition, 'The People's Forum' at ECArTE in Paris September 2013. More detail soon.Feb 19, 13 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @mattcaines: Great when, as a journo, you feel like you might be making a diff – our #caseforculture in response to the arts cuts htt ...Dec 08, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Forum Encounter's Samantha Wraith's comments are now up on the Guardian website. Case for culture: 100 Voices (second line from the bottom)Dec 08, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Case for culture: 100 voices – interactive http://t.co/KWPuoldO via @guardian
- This cause is close to my heart - please sign: http://t.co/AsqFBijm via @38_degrees
- Case for culture: make your voice heard http://t.co/59r8XVOV
- Bill Nighy Visits Malawi To See the Difference a Robin Hood Tax Could Make: http://t.co/kYIRvdoU via @youtube Great work again Bill!
- @helloellem Hey there Ellem, just listened to this. Touching. Your best yet, I really liked it. Working hard!
- Handmade Arcade: The Doodle On Our Door Timeline Competition! http://t.co/NT1DcFev
- What to see: Lyn Gardner's theatre tips http://t.co/S98KFKJO via @guardian
- Exeter http://t.co/yAQzUVHv
- @UniofExeter @will_coldwell Exeter's famous The Bike Shed Theatre most definately the place to be.
- RT @BenPBradshaw: .@AngelineTrevena @BikeShedTheatre It's great to see the Bike Shed going from strength to strength helping put #Exeter ...Jun 25, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- RT @NGNGDESIGN: We now have the awesome Common Goals T-Shirts in-store! Brilliant screenprinted tees all in aid of charity :)... http:// ...Jun 25, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Forum ...2012 http://t.co/ICPlGzGg To find out what we're up to, please check out our update website. Contact us to tell us what you think.
- Exciting times, F2012 just entered a performance art installation to the Exeter Contemporary Open at the Phoenix...Keeping fingers crossed.Jun 18, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
- Recovering from great weekend of rehearsals and performance, can't believe we're doing this every month. March will be bigger and better!Feb 28, 12 from web Reply, Retweet, Favorite
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