Breathing Fire CV (January 2012b)

Timeline

Performances, workshops, training and installations

Performances

2006

June (18th) 2006Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol Public performance Playback performance for local communities.

October (6th) 2006Malcolm X Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Performance for Malcolm X Elders Playback performance for Black Elders, ‘Celebrating our histories.’

October (20th – 22nd) 2006Ludlow, Shropshire International Playback Theatre Network UK, Ludlow, Shropshire Playback performances with peer playback artists.

October (26th) 2006Tudor Road Baptist Church, Easton, Bristol Performance for Bristol Golden Agers Playback performance for Black Elders, ‘Celebrating our histories.’

2007

January (25th) 2007Rose Green Centre, West Indian Cricket Club, Greenbank, Bristol Public performance: Breathing Fire launch event Playback performance embarking on new journeys and new horizons. Extract shown on HTV 26th January

March (8th) 2007St Paul’s Sports Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Commissioned performance for International Women’s Day event ‘Global Women of Bristol’ Playback performance for women sharing experiences of being women in Bristol, and the impact of international and global links.

March (14th) 2007Bar ONE30, Stokes Croft, Bristol Commissioned performance: Black Archives History project launch Playback performance recognising achievements of Black community members in Bristol; enabling individuals to recollect stories of the history, struggle and success as Black people arriving to, and living in Bristol.

March (24th) 2007Easton Community Centre, Easton, Bristol Commissioned performance: Diversity of Skills – Easton Community event Playback performance for local people sharing stories of identity and history, stories of past and contemporary experiences.

May (10th) 2007The Settlement, St Paul’s, Bristol Commissioned performance for Rethink Black Members’ Day Playback performance for BME mental health service users sharing stories about overcoming barriers, managing mental health issues and the wider impact of mental health on, i.e. family and culture.

May (11th) 2007Pierian Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Commissioned performance: Speakeasy at the Pierian Centre Playback performance for artists sharing stories of conflict, and healing old wounds to move on.

June (16th) 2007Malcolm X Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Commissioned performance for Black Carers celebratory event Playback performance for carers on uncompromising duty and commitment – experiences of the intensity and responsibilities of being carers.

August (8th) 2007South Gloucestershire Commissioned performance for South Gloucestershire Council: Opening ceremony for Young People’s International Peace Fest Playback performance for young people gathered from around the world sharing experiences of conflict and seeking solutions for peace.

August (17th) 2007Black Development Agency, Redfield, Bristol Commissioned performance for Erondu foundation Playback performance for African / Caribbean young people moving from primary to secondary school and their parents / carers: facing new challenges.

August (17th) 2007South Gloucestershire Commissioned performance for South Gloucestershire Council: Closing ceremony for Young People’s International Peace Fest Playback performance for young people gathered from around the world reviewing diversity and friendships.

September (6th) 2007Pierian Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Presentation at Kuumba’s Speakeasy Breathing Fire presentation discussing the essence of the griot (Afrikan Story Telling) grounded in our ancestral heritage and Breathing Fire’s journey so far.

September (16th) 2007The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol Public performance fundraising event for Gambian School Playback performance for local communities: exploring triumphs and achievements.

October (6th) 2007Healthy Living Centre, Barton Hill, Bristol Commissioned performance for WACH (Women of African Caribbean Heritage) ‘Black Women’s Empowerment day’ event Playback performance for women exchanging positive stories: recognising our empowerment and discovering our strengths.

October (6th) 2007Centrespace, City Centre, Bristol Commissioned performance for Abolition 200 at Centrespace ‘A Time to Heal’ artistic interpretations of Abolition 200 Playback performance for BME artists and community members: focusing on healing; its impact on lasting, and lost relationships.

October (18th) 2007Tudor Road Baptist Church, Easton, Bristol Commissioned performance for Bristol Golden Agers Club Playback performance for Black Elders reflecting on experiences of recent travels in Europe triggering past memories of migration.

2008

March (12th) 2008Hilton Hotel, Broadmead, Bristol Commissioned performance for Nilaari – ‘Raising awareness of recovery from addiction’ event Playback performance for service users and supporters of Nilaari: the impact of addiction and the journeys towards recovery.

April (24th – 29th) 2008London World Work Week event, London Performance with New York Playback Theatre Company playback practitioners.

May (23rd) 2008The Lord Mayor’s Mansion House, Clifton, Bristol Commissioned performance for SPAN ‘Single Parent Action Network’ celebratory event at Lord Mayor’s Mansion, Bristol Playback performance: listening to the voices of single parents overcoming adversity and acknowledging personal histories.

May (31st) 2008Arts Centre, Bridgwater, Somerset Privately commission performance Playback performance reflecting on life achievements, family and friendships.

June (22nd) 2008The Pierian Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Commissioned performance: Refugee Week, Bristol – Closing Event Playback performance for local communities: reactions to Refugee week in Bristol and what we gain from living in diverse communities.

October (18th) 2008CEED, St Paul’s, Bristol Public performance, at Ceed Hall, Dean Street Playback performance for community members: ‘Celebrating Black History Month’ and the pleasures of indulgence.

30th October – 2nd November 2008Plymouth International Playback Theatre Network UK, Plymouth Playback performances with peer playback artists.

2009

July (18th) 2009The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol Public performance Playback performance for communities sharing stories of: rising to challenges, and meeting expected duties.

October (17th) 2009Bristol Old Vic, City Centre, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded performance for Bristol Jam at the Bristol Old Vic ‘Playing with Fire.’ Public performance in partnership with Bristol Playback. Audience stories and experiences of taking risks.

October (31st) 2009Malcolm X Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Commissioned performance for ‘South West Black Unison’ Black History Month event at Malcolm X Centre Domestic violence and community responsibilities. Performance commissioned by Unison Black Member’s group for their annual event focused on health and well-being.

October (31st) 2009The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded public performance Playback performance for communities sharing stories of: rising to challenges, and meeting expected duties.

2010

March (7th) 2010The Council House, College Green, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded performance for International Women’s Day Playback performance for women sharing stories of: challenges and common experiences of being women in Bristol.

March (20th) 2010Family and Learning Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded performance for Full Circle’s Young People’s Group Playback performance for children sharing stories of: reality or fiction, what we learn from film and media images.

March (24th) 2010The Vassall Centre, Fishponds, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded performance for Bristol and District People First Playback performance for people with learning difficulties sharing stories of: improving public services, democracy, using our vote and making choices.

March (29th) 2010Barton Hill Settlement, Barton Hill, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded performance for Barton Hill Somali Women’s groups Playback performance for Somali women, children and staff living and working in Barton Hill sharing stories of: what home and our environment mean to us, and hate crime.

April (13th) 2010Family and Learning Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Commissioned performance for SPAN ‘Single Parent Action Network’ ‘More Than Words’ exploring different aspects of language and communication.

July (17th) 2010The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol Public performance Playback performance for communities sharing stories of: journeys – pleasures and pain.

October (23rd) 2010 Public performance Black History Month – remembering ancestors; family duty

November (18th) 2010 Commissioned performance Retirement event for 3 members of the health profession – reflections on their contributions in their field of work and to others

December (10th) 2010Bristol Public Performance Christmas festive, stories of celebration and laughter

2011

May (7th) 2011Bristol Commissioned performance (Sistershow) Sistershow: focusing on the history of women and theatre in Bristol and the pioneers of women’s equality in the city

July (16th) 2011Bristol Public Performance Summer Stories: family, love, loss, joy and grief

October (29th) 2011Bristol Public Performance for Black History Month, St Werburghs Community Centre Stories of commitment, engaging with nature and dealing with racism.

November (18th) 2011 Commissioned performance for young people in Wotton-Under-edge Black History Month, what are our stories and experiences of learning about Black History Month – what does it make us think and feel?

November (25th) 2011Unitarian Church, Brunswick Square Commissioned performance (Womankind) Womankind AGM celebrating 25 years. Staff, volunteers, Trustees and users tell stories of inspiration and motivation.

2012

Workshops delivered

2007

July (5th) 2007The Council House, College Green, Bristol Commissioned drama workshop for Bristol Schools Faith conference Drama workshop for young people exploring personal spirituality and understanding of other faiths.

July (31st) 2007The Black Development Agency, Redfield, Bristol Commissioned workshop for Erondu Foundation, drama workshop: Erondu Transitions project Drama workshop for African / Caribbean young people moving from primary to secondary school exploring transition: finding confidence to let go of the old and embrace the new.

November (17th) 2007Bradley Stoke Leisure Centre, South Gloucestershire Commissioned workshop, ‘Engage – Festival of Culture,’ drama workshop, South Glos Council, public event Drama workshop for local residents on building relationships through games and play.

2008

February (16th) 2008The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol Playback skills workshop day ‘Introduction to basic playback skills’ Taster Day workshops for Black Women, facilitated by members of Breathing Fire.

2010

March (7th) 2010The Council House, College Green, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded workshop for International Women’s Day Workshop for women on: challenges and common experiences of being women in Bristol.

March (20th) 2010Family and Learning Centre, St Paul’s, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded workshop for Full Circle’s Young People’s Group Workshop for children on: what they like about their club.

March (24th) 2010The Vassall Centre, Fishponds, Bristol Bristol Legacy Commission funded workshop for Bristol and District People First Workshop for people with learning difficulties on: democracy, using our vote and making choices.

May 2010The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol ‘Playback: Basis Core training’ facilitated by members of Breathing Fire Training for new members of Breathing Fire

October 2010Filton College, Filton Bristol Commissioned workshop, ‘Engage – Festival of Culture,’ drama workshop, South Glos Council, public event Facilitated by members of Breathing Fire

Oct 2010, Penmaenmawr, North Wales ‘What’s in our Play Box – exploring Playback Theatre Forms’ workshop at national gathering for playback peers Facilitated by members of Breathing Fire

Nov 2010Salisbury Schools exchange project: x2 friendship drama workshops for young people Focusing on the theme of ‘Friendship’ with school groups from Wiltshire and school groups from London

2011

January 2011Salisbury Schools exchange project: x2 friendship drama workshops for young people Focusing on the theme of ‘Friendship’ with school groups from Wiltshire and school groups from London

February 2011Taunton Schools exchange project: x3 friendship drama workshops for young people (4 – 7 years) Focusing on the theme of ‘Friendship’ with school groups from Wiltshire and school groups from Cardiff

March 2011Salisbury Schools exchange project: 1 friendship drama workshop for young people Focusing on the theme of ‘Friendship’ with school groups from Wiltshire and school groups from London

March 2011Bristol International Women’s Day workshop for women only Offering fun and creativity in a nurturing space. Sharing of stories with other women. Teaching drama games; the basics of playback theatre and doing it!

March 2011Bristol Commissioned workshop: Easton Women’s Institute

March 2011Bristol International Women’s Day workshop for women and their children (aged 4+) Offering fun and creativity in a nurturing space. Sharing of stories with other women and their children. Teaching drama games; the basics of playback theatre and doing it!

October 2011Bristol University Commissioned workshops: Two schools workshops for Black History Month Workshops for young people (year 7) from local schools with diverse student populations. Games, activities, confidence building.

November 2011Salisbury Schools exchange project: 3 friendship drama workshops for young people Focusing on the theme of ‘Friendship’ with school groups from Wiltshire and school groups from London

November 2011Salisbury Schools exchange project: 2 friendship drama workshops for young people Focusing on the theme of ‘Friendship’ with school groups from Wiltshire and school groups from London

2012

January 2012Salisbury Schools exchange project: 1 friendship drama workshop for young people Focusing on the theme of ‘Friendship’ with school groups from Wiltshire and school groups from London

January 2012Salisbury Schools exchange project: 1 friendship drama workshop for young people Focusing on the theme of ‘Friendship’ with school groups from Stroud, Wiltshire and Somerset.

Training and development of group members

2005

October 2005Suffolk International Playback Theatre Network UK, Suffolk

2005 – 2006

Bristol Actor Training, Bristol University Theatre skills and techniques, acting for the stage, improvisation, masks, acting for radio, television and film

2006

May 2006The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol ‘Playback: Core training’ Part ONE, with Veronica Needa

June 2006The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol ‘Playback: Core training’ Part TWO, with Veronica Needa

October 2006Ludlow, Shropshire Playback skills’ workshops with peer playback artists, International Playback Theatre Network UK, Ludlow, Shropshire

2007

January 2007Warwickshire ‘Nuts and Bolts of Conducting’ Playback ‘Conductor’ training with Rea Dennis

June 2007The Gasworks, St Werburghs, Bristol ‘Music skills workshop’ using traditional African instruments in storytelling with Alphonse Doudet Touna

November 2007Todmorden, Lancashire ‘Playback Music and Song – Empowering the Actor / Musician’ Playback musicians training, Todmorden, Lancashire

February 2008London Playback: Core training’

August 2007Brazil International Playback theatre Festival, San Paulo, Brazil, ‘Playback skills’ workshops and performances with international peer Playback artists

2008

April, 2008London ‘World Work Week’ conference, London, workshops with peer Playback practitioners

May 2008Bristol Physical Theatre Skills with Amit Lahav, Gecko Theatre

May 2008Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, Wales Forum theatre skills training ‘Theatre of Oppression’ Cardiff, with Jennifer Hartley

September 2008London Beyond Borders – Forum theatre skills training ‘Training for trainers’ London, with Tony Sealey

30th October – 2nd November 2008Plymouth ‘New Playback Theatre Forms’ workshops with peer playback artists, International Playback Theatre Network UK, Plymouth,

November 2008Stroud Playback skills training ‘Working with metaphor and cloth’ Stroud, with David Powley

2009

28th February – 1st March 2009The Quakers Hall, Bishopston, Bristol ‘Playback skills: Refresher’ training with Veronica Needa

March 2009Bristol ‘Clowning skills’ workshop with Peet Cooper

March 2009London ‘Core Training in Playback Theatre’ with Veronica Needa and Simon Floodgate

May 2009The Tobacco Factory, Southville, Bristol Actor training: ‘Long Form Improvisation Techniques’ with Cartoon de Salvo

May 2009Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, Wales Forum theatre skills training ‘Rainbow of Desire’ Cardiff, with Jennifer Hartley

July 2009The Park, Knowle West, Bristol David Powley ‘Playback skills’ refresher training

2010

April – July 2010Folk House, Bristol Improvisation training and drama games

May 2010Wild Goose, St Werburghs, Bristol ‘Playback: Basic Core training’ for new members of Breathing Fire facilitated by members of Breathing Fire

May 2010,London ‘Practising Conducting’ training

July, 2010,London ‘Practising Conducting’ training

Oct 2010, Penmaenmawr, North Wales ‘Playback Theatre Forms’ / ‘Playback Theatre Conducting’ workshops with peer playback artists

2011

March (19th) Joint Playback training day with Mirror, Mirror, North Devon: Forms and games.

September (17th) Forum Theatre forms training day, Taunton

Breathing Fire installations

2007

March (4th) 2007Bristol Me Deya – Breaking the Chains Film recording for Abolition 200 installation: Playback film recounting personal stories of the legacy of slavery and its impact on our present lives. Extract shown on HTV 20th March 2008????

July (18th) 2008Bristol Breathing Fire short film Breathing Fire filming exploring mother / daughter relationships

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