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Big Dreams - Artist Day in Wimbledon

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from £10.00 per session
Polka Theatre, 240 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1SB
Polka Theatre
Polka Theatre
240 The Broadway
Wimbledon
London
SW19 1SB
GB
2024-09-27
2024-09-27
09:30 - 17:30 Fri 27th Sep
from £10.00 per session
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Category Kids Activities
Ages Covered 6-17, 18+
Booking required Yes

About Big Dreams - Artist Day

Polka presents an Artist Day in celebration of Early Years Theatre.

Join in with panel discussions with industry specialists on reviewing and commissioning priorities for TYA, Q&A’s and a first look at brand-new scratch performances from participants of Polka’s Artist Development Programme (Catapult), and networking opportunities with industry peers.

This event is part of our Big Dreams Festival. More information here.

Scratches:

Ashton Owen and Natalya Martin, Farrell Cox, Mikayla Teodoro, Layla Bradbeer, Ruby Kitching, Kiota Collective

Meet the Catapult Programme participants here.



Panel talks:

Reviewing Theatre and Dance for TYA

Chaired by Lyn Gardner, Join Donald Hutera, Mary Pollard, Rosie Heafford and Sarah Argent to discuss progress and priorities in reviewing theatre and dance for young audiences, and how the sector can garner more recognition and understanding.

Co-Curated with Polka Associate Artists Second Hand Dance.



Priorities for commissioning and programming in TYA

How are we supporting artists developing work, and what priorities are being considered when programming and commissioning Theatre for Young Audiences?

Panel will include Rachel Bagshaw (Artistic Director, Unicorn Theatre), Noel Gay (Artistic Director, Imaginate), Chris Elwell (Artistic Director, Half Moon) and Helen Matravers (Artistic Director, Polka Theatre).
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