With details of arts opportunities in Bradford:
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Freedom Studios Newsletter
We’ve been on a little hiatus
over the summer but that doesn’t mean we haven’t been busy behind
the scenes. Graeme Thompson was appointed as new Creative Lead in
April and has been working with the team to shape a new direction
for the company and what the projects and opportunities will look
like going forward.
So, expect full details about Bradford Voices and all the
opportunities coming soon, but first up some words from our new
Creative Lead and two announcements about opportunities for young
people running this autumn! Both are free to attend, so please
spread the word to the young people you know...
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Some words from Graeme…
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‘There has been a lot of
change at Freedom Studios in recent times - coming out of the
Arts Council National Portfolio of regular funding has been the
biggest and had the greatest impact. It’s made us really reflect
on what Freedom Studios offers and how it serves the artistic and
the creative community of Bradford. So, we are going back to our
roots as a developer of new writing talent with the creation of
stories from local people at our heart. Autumn 2023 will see us
launch a new project called Bradford Voices. Bradford Voices will
be a chance to hear some of the unheard stories from Bradford and
from the voices of Bradford itself. It will be about working with
early career writers, expanding our young people’s programmes and
working in the community. We are really excited about getting
going with it so keep an eye out for the full details which will
be coming soon.’
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Youth Theatre - New Term and Group announced!
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We're delighted to announce
from Saturday 9th September
Freedom Studios Youth Theatre
is back! Alex Dunlop (Youth Theatre Director) will be running our
FREE Youth Theatre every morning at Kala Sangam Arts Centre.
As well as our regular group for 11-14 year olds
(10.30am-12pm), we are starting a new 15-19 year old group
(12pm-1.30pm).
This term we'll be creating
and developing our own original theatre productions, giving
participants opportunities to go and see shows, as well as the
chance to do an Arts Award.
Freedom Studios Youth Theatre
is FREE but please register your interest and reserve a place by
completing the registration form and emailing to yt@freedomstudios.co.uk
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Freedom Studios launches Young Writers Studio
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We are hugely excited to
announce our very first writers group dedicated to young people
from Bradford!
The Young Writers Studio
is a free opportunity open to young people aged 14 to 19 who are
interested in writing for performance. No experience in writing
or performance is necessary, the Writers Studio will be about
exploring new ideas and learning to shape the things you have to
say about the world in your own voice. Sessions running fortnightly
from 25 October, at Kala Sangam Ars Centre. Free to attend, but
please register your interest here, if you
would like to join us.
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FS Recommends: Frankenstein
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The story of Frankenstein with a twist! A
contemporary adaptation set in Yorkshire by Freedom Studios’ Street Voices 5
writer Chris O’Connor inspired by the rise of modern technology.
The eccentric self-taught
technologist Dr Frankenstein has become the latest viral
sensation and a laughing stock throughout Yorkshire. Driven by
ambition and armed with the latest tools in artificial
intelligence, they’ve been creating a new life form. One night,
with a fierce thunderstorm outside, the experiment succeeds. The
life form awakens and is released onto the streets of
Huddersfield…
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FS Recommends: Arts At The Arms
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Arts At The Arms
is back with two dates in September bringing their trademark mix
of theatre, comedy, poetry and music from local creatives,
including Bradford’s own Jenny Mahon!
They are making their debut
at the Leeds Playhouse on this run before heading back to the fantastic
Seven Arts in Chapel Allerton.
You can find tickets via the
links below:
Tuesday 19th September 2023, Bramall
Rock Void, Leeds Playhouse
Thursday 28th September 2023, Seven
Arts, Chapel Allerton
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From Leeds 2023:
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Broadening Horizons: An
Artist Development Programme with Leeds 2023 supported
by British Council. Deadline
for applications is 12pm, Fri 8 September 2023.
“We are on the lookout for
International and West Yorkshire (UK) based, Global Majority*
artists to take part in Broadening Horizons, a brand-new artist
development programme led by us at LEEDS 2023 and supported by
The British Council.
This programme focuses on
bringing Global Majority* artists in West Yorkshire and across
the world to step into working internationally. They may have the
beginnings of relationships with international partners or be new
to collaborating internationally.
We are seeking applications
from artists who would benefit from a facilitated programme of
peer-to-peer exchange, mentorship, networking and research.
Applications should identify why international collaboration is
key to your practice and / or development.
Successful applicants will
take part in a series of peer exchanges and facilitated workshops
between October and December 2023 and will receive £250 towards
their professional development, and £750 towards research into
the international development of their practice”
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Copyright (C) 2023
Freedom Studios. All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
Freedom
Studios
Kala
Sangam Arts Centre,
St
Peter's House, Forster Square
Bradford, West
Yorkshire BD1 4TY
United
Kingdom
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