Street theatre, invisible theatre, general performance.
Finite: the climate of change was shot by filmmaker Rich Felgate over a four-year period which included 18 months living in protest camps on the front lines of climate action in the UK and Germany. Continue reading Finite: the climate of change showing in Bristol in March
A special film will be shown at The Cube cinema to mark the second anniversary of the military coup in Myanmar, which has claimed 19,000 lives and left millions homeless. Continue reading Myanmar Diaries to show at The Cube on anniversary of military coup
Campaigners Dirty Water Bristol have installed satirical blue plaques around Bristol harbour, criticising politicians who voted to pour sewage into waterways. Continue reading Parody blue plaques highlight dire quality of Bristol’s water
Hidden histories of one of Bristol most infamous streets will be on show next week as the Wardrobe Theatre hosts Old Market (Remixed), a one-man show celebrating the extraordinary in the everyday. Continue reading Old Market (Remixed) brings hidden histories to life
Beautiful silhouettes, uplifting music and creative choreographies were a way to make a difference in Bristol and an unusual form of activism, writes Ralitsa Pashkuleva. Continue reading ‘A silent type of activism’ – FUZE: Genesis at Lakota
In the last three years his Bigheads have become a popular sight at protests up and down the country. Now their creator Bim Mason is training others in his unique brand of performance activism. Bim’s history of art, performance and directing stretches back over five decades, from joining circus group Kaboodle in 1978, to co-founding Bristol’s own circus school Circomedia in 1994, to publishing his … Continue reading Make ‘Em Laugh: Political Theatre and Comedy as Activism with Bim Mason
Members of the Bristol-based activist group the Evergreens led a creative action at the London Science Museum on Wednesday, May 19. The action targeted oil giant Shell’s sponsorship of the new Our Future Planet exhibition at the Museum, which the Evergreens claim is an attempt by Shell to “greenwash” their polluting operations. In a statement, Mary Collett, an Evergreen’s spokesperson said ‘as far back as … Continue reading Bristol Activists in London to Protest Science Museum Shell Sponsorship
When you hear the word “clown”, the first thing to come to mind is maybe a circus, or a children’s birthday party, or perhaps even a villain in a horror film. But, as Robyn Hambrook, a performer, director and clown, explains, there’s more to clowning than unicycles and balloon animals, with clowns historically playing an important social, political, and cultural role by speaking truth to … Continue reading Interview: Robyn Hambrook on Clowning and Activism
