Convener:
Nathan Curry
A
list of things that happened: Didn’t catch them?
Summary of discussion, conclusions and/or
recommendations:
A
list of things that happened:
What
does outdoor theatre mean? Does it have to be free?
Does
outdoor theatre need legitimacy? Who from? Why?
Is it
about criticism? Why doesn’t outdoor theatre get reviewed?
Is
everyone obsessed with bums on seats?
How
do we value outdoor theatre? How does the public value outdoor theatre?
Does
outdoor theatre lack the resources that indoor theatre has?
If
it’s free do people value it?
How
do we get people see outdoor work? Is it about marketing? Articulating value?
Is
Watch this Space at The National Theatre just set dressing? Or is it intrinsic
to their programming?
Hard
to get intimacy outdoors?
We
love the fact audiences can leave when they want
How
do we tell stories outside?
Are
we allowed to artistically fail outside? Scratch performances for the outdoors?
How
do we trial things outside?
Possibility
for R and D – Without Walls
Bureau
of Silly Ideas have arches in Brixton as possible creative space for outdoor
ideas
Outdoor
theatre is more sustainable – it doesn’t need lights (mostly)
London
Bubble mentioned as interesting outdoor company working with communities
How
do we involve communities more in outdoor work?
By
putting art in art galleries does it comodify it?
Does
outdoor theatre have a national profile?
What
can social networking do?
How
can we value the creative economy of outdoor theatre?
Financial
vs happiness? How do we measure outdoor theatre?
Why
do programmers, programme work?
Is it
local authorities role to programme outdoor work?
How
do we raise standard of outdoor theatre?
Do people
only book tried and tested work?
Is
outdoor theatre really about the community and use of public space? (Examples
of Passion in Port Talbot.)
There
are multiple access points for outdoor theatre
The
beauty of outdoor work is unexpected events – inside of theatres the unexpected
event is designed to never happen!
Can
outdoor theatre be more serious? Political? Why does it always rely on comedic
entertainment?
Its
ok to be distracted when watching outside – its NOT inside of theatres.
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