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Improbable are internationally renowned as one of the UK’s most experienced Open Space Technology facilitators. We’ve been using the process for over 12 years for large and small groups, across a huge diversity of contexts. We are happy to facilitate OST event for private clients, providing a comprehensive and bespoke service that guides you through the whole process from first idea to final report and beyond.

For groups of 5 to 5000, Open Space Technology is an effective and refreshing alternative to the conference format. Break down boundaries, build collaborations, improve morale, empower staff to make change, and unlock expertise you never knew existed. Open Space Technology events can be held in your own or an external space, over one or more days.

Contact us to talk about what you need and find out how OST can help. Follow OST Improbable on LinkedIn and Twitter for articles and insights into how OST can help you.

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POST-IMMERSIVE MANIFESTO

Is there a need for a POST-IMMERSIVE MANIFESTO? 'Immersive' is one of the most overused terms to describe theatre productions today that aim to involve audiences in unconventional ways. But it doesn't stop there. With the mainstream success of specific ‘immersive’ productions, this trend goes beyond the theatre and arts industry. From games distributors to Westfield shopping centres, just about every organization seems to be discussing how ‘immersive’ events can...
Pop-up Politics: permeability, place, audienceship + political forms

Connotations of pop-up. ‘Pop-up’ as a strategy has been co-opted by retail, brands, marketing to such an extent that it can feel tired/cynical. There is a need for communities to have ownership over place and space, and not have art done ‘to’ them. But there is also value in art being a disruption, how to retain the rebellious, radical feel of festivals.
Political Lobbying as Creative Activism

Frances Rifkin came over and the conversation turned to how we can develop political engagement at grass roots level. We discussed the issue that often the people who's issues are most urgent find it most difficult to have political inflence. We need to find ways to develop and amplify the voices of the oppressed.
Political Arts Festival - want to be involved?

I am co-organising a festival to celebrate and share tactics for making art that acts as a tool for facilitating grassroots activism and political change. It's especially interested (but not limited to) the fruitful collaboration of artists and trade unionists, and in making/strengthening existing networks of politically motivated artists.

Devoted & Disgruntled 13: What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?

Join us for our 13th annual Devoted & Disgruntled Open Space.
About Devoted & Disgruntled

Devoted & Disgruntled is a nationwide conversation about theatre and the performing arts, run by theatre company Improbable.
About Open Space technology

Open Space Technology (OST) is a great way for groups to think, talk and take action together. It can work for as few as 5 people, and as many as 5000.
D&D satellite: What are we - of all genders - who work in performing arts going to do about sexual abuse in our industry?

A free satellite D&D exploring ways to tackle sexual harassment in the industry
Devoted & Disgruntled: What are we doing to make the opera industry truly reflect the diversity of the country, on and off stage?

A free day-long event about improving diversity and accessibility in Opera.
Devoted & Disgruntled: What can we do to be better allies?

A free satellite D&D Open Space event, hosted by Rich Mix
D&D satellite: What can role-play gaming and theatre learn from each other?

A double-bill with Adventurers Wanted. Join us for a morning of games, and an afternoon of free Devoted & Disgruntled Open Space.
Devoted & Disgruntled: What can we do to put the heart back into Sutton’s arts?

A free Open Space event for anyone who cares about the arts in Sutton, hosted by Arts Network Sutton.
D&D: What Can We All Do to Build a More Sustainable Fringe for Everyone?

Part of the Fringe Central Programme for Fringe participants. Artist, technician, venue staff or audience member – you’ll know the pains as well as the joys of the Fringe. This is your chance to help make the Fringe work better for the very people who give it reason. You. Bring your own questions and ideas – you set the agenda and nothing is censored. An open space – come for as much or as little as you want.
D&D 13 Access Information

Information about access provision at Devoted and Disgruntled 13 for D/deaf, disabled, neurodivergent, blind and partially-sighted people, parents and trans/non-binary people.

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