Wednesday 19 April
7.45pm | Bristol Old Vic Theatre Bar

Come and hang out for an evening!

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The project will ask two major questions:

• How can we improve the environmental impact of the performance industry; making more sustainable shows?
• How can we improve conditions concerning workload, mental health and child care?

The event will offer the chance for people from all walks of life to come together to engage with and celebrate the work of the performance design community.

book tickets here

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We have an exciting prospect for the future of the Assembly and want to discuss it with the group.

Bring any other topics for the agenda.

As ever, everyone is welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Our friends at SCENE/CHANGE are running some events over the next few weeks.

See the SCENE/CHANGE website for details of how to join.

DESIGNERS’ TOWN HALL MEETING: Where are we now?

Tuesday 6^th April 7:30pm – 9pm BST

A year on from the first lockdown, let’s all come together again to connect and discuss where we go from here. We want to share what Scene/Change have been working on and talk together about what might happen next…

The COVID lockdowns have allowed freelance designers the space and time to talk to each other – it’s been emotionally draining at times, and yet also a very special thing.Now, by harnessing these connections made and using the power we have found in unity and shared experience, we must ensure our concerns and aspirations are heard!

WOMEN IN THEATRE: What is best practice?

Tuesday 20^th April 7:30pm – 9pm BST

ALL are welcome for a conversation about women’s safety in theatre; a chance to openly interrogate systems and cultures, identify problematic areas and reflect on what might be better working practices in the future.

In the wake of the killing of Sarah Everard there has been an outpouring of rage and sorrow – it has been a dreadful reminder that we still live in a world where, too often, women are not safe. We extend our solidarity with those who have shared their experiences and raised their concerns over gender-based violence, and we hear these voices as a call to action to challenge the systematic and cultural ‘everyday sexism’ that still exists in theatre as part of wider society, and to work together, however you identify, towards a safer and more inclusive workspace for all.

For those who need support, there are some useful links on the Freelancers Make Theatre Work website.

DESIGN FEES: What is the sustainable economic model for design?

Tuesday 4^th May 7:30pm – 9pm BST

A conversation about a new model for Set and Costume Designer’s fees. What might a more progressive, more accessible, and more inclusive approach look like moving forward? With an introduction to our S/C survey and an opportunity for Q&As.

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We are planning to talk about how the launch of the website went.

Bring any other topics for the agenda.

As ever, everyone is welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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Saturday 12th December, 8pm

We will meet on Zoom — contact us to get log in details. Bring a drink and some good cheer.

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Agenda

ACE APP
Rebecca will chair a Zoom meeting regarding an Arts council England bid for the Bristol Design Assembly.
Please arrive for initial 15 mins chatter with a coffee and a biscuit followed by 40 mins of focussed discussion.

Website
We are aiming to launch our new website (this website!) by our December meeting.

As ever, everyone is welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there.

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