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#PhysicalFest 13 06 19. I am female leader, what do you need/want from me?

"How do we improve female working class visiblility in the arts?" was the question posed at the start of day. As a female arts sector leader (Festival Director - therefore a programmer, fundraiser, commissioner, debater, network lead/contributor, ambassador, etc), I felt it was important to ask what people wanted or needed from me, as someone who has a voice -in certain spaces- to offer. I was trying to buck the assumption that I would already know what women wanted from their peers and lead
D&D: What can we do to mainstream disability arts and support disabled artists, audiences and participants?

A free satellite D&D as part of Drunken Chorus' "A Bit of a Do" festival.
Bridging the gap between core programming and education/participation work

How can we better develop the connection between main stage and education/participation work? Is there a stigma attached to participation work from an audiences perspective that means they don't attend performances with this at its heart? Do audiences fear it will be of lesser quality therefore not want to risk wasting their valuable money?
Bel Canto: Cog or Creative?

A wide-ranging discussion about the role of the Vocalist within Opera

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 14: What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?

Join us for our 14th annual Devoted & Disgruntled event on 'What are we going to do about theatre and the performing arts?'
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.

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