Spectator School

Are you curious?

Perhaps you wish to delve deeper into The Place’s dance and performance programme? Spectator School offers different and unexpected ways to immerse yourself in ideas, debates, and practical workshops. 

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Summer 2022 Events

• Sat 2 Apr
  Srishti - Nina Rajarani Dance Creations - SEVENS
  Post-Show Talk
  Join artists involved in the show for a discussion about the work.
  Cost: Free with show ticket.
  Location: The Place theatre
  Duration: Approx. 20mins
  Click HERE for more info.
   
• Tue 5 Apr
  London International Mime Festival 2022: Nikki Rummer - Unbroken
  Post-Show Talk
  Join the choreographer and performer Nikkie Rummer in the theatre after the show for a discussion about the work.
  Cost: Free with show ticket.
  Location: The Place theatre
  Duration: Approx. 20mins
  Accessibility: The post-show talk will be BSL interpreted.
  Click HERE for more info.
   
• Sat 9 Apr
  Alethia Antonia - Inscribed in "Me"
  Post-show Discussion - Navigating Spaces: Black Womxn within Contemporary Dance
  After the show join a panel discussion, led by black womxn practitioners, to reflect on the work and discuss the challenges of navigating creative practice in white and male dominated institutions.
  The panel will be hosted by Dr. Funmi Adewole (Faculty of Art Design and Humanities, De Montfort University) with guests Sadé Alleyne (Alleyne Dance), Sharon Watson (Principal, Northern School of Contemporary Dance) alongside artist Alethia Antonia. 
  Cost: Free with show ticket.
  Location: The Place theatre
  Duration: Approx. 20mins
  Click HERE for more info.
   
• Wed 20 Apr
  National Dance Company Wales - Triple Bill: One Another
  Post-Show Talk
  Join artists involved in the show for a discussion about the work.
  Cost: Free with show ticket.
  Location: The Place theatre
  Duration: Approx. 20mins
  Click HERE for more info.
   
• Thu 21 Apr, 1.15pm - 2.15pm
  Watch Dance Class
  Get a unique behind-the-scenes look at how National Dance Company Wales dancers prepare just hours before their show, One Another. You can observe, sketch, record and photograph their daily dance class. Perfect for dance students, artists, photographers and anyone interested in peeking behind the curtain. 
  Cost: Free but booking required
  Location: The Place theatre
  Duration: Approx. 1hr
  Click HERE to find out more.
   
• Thu 28 Apr
  Post-Show Talk: Scottee in conversation with Lea Anderson
  Fat Blokes' Director Scottee and Choreographer Lea Anderson discuss the origins of the show, why it took over five years to make it to the stage and what they learned along the way. Join us after the show for a deep dive into making dance and movement with fat bodies and the things Lea felt and thought in the process.
  Cost: Free with show ticket.
  Where: The Place theatre
  Duration: Approx. 20mins
  Click HERE for more info.
   
• Sat 30 Apr
  Eva Recacha - Because I Can
  Post-Show Talk
  Join artists involved in the show for a discussion about the work.
  Cost: Free with show ticket.
  Location: The Place theatre
  Duration: Approx. 20mins
  Click HERE for more info.