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We all see things in very different ways. In such a polarised world, where one person’s outrage is another’s cause for celebration, we should know this very well. We put these differences down to outlook, opinion, worldview – but very infrequently do we think about the ways in which we actually see the world, the way that our mind perceives our physical surroundings.
Paula Varjack is a writer, filmmaker and performance maker, working across and combining disciplines; performance, theatre, documentary and spoken word. Her book of collected poetry and prose, Letters I Never Sent To You, explores identity, sexuality and belonging.
Working with the intricacies and vulnerabilities of the human body as her inspiration and medium, Siobhan Davies is a guiding light in the contemporary dance world.
Edward Gosling formed Chivaree Circus in 2012 along with his partner Laurane Marchive. The company have performed across the world and at some of the biggest and most raucous festivals, parties and club nights.
Philip Ilson founded the London Short Film Festival in 2003, an annual event celebrating the best of the UK’s short film-making talent. This year’s programme has around 350 short films selected from submissions across 35 themed programmes - from comedy and animation to experimental, documentary and drama. Run Riot asked Philip about short films, music crossovers and Vine.
Camden People's Theatre’s brand new festival All the Right Notes brings together audacious work created in the sweet spot where theatre and live music meet. Here Amber Massie-Blomfield, Executive Director of CPT, tells us all about the work you can expect to see, what live music gets right and how theatre can be inspired by it.
Somerset House Studios. Photo by Luke Walker
What is it about the collective force that drives humans? In a culture where office hours are steadily creeping into flexitime, and working from home is no longer a claim met with raised eyebrows and the suggestion of day time telly, real time collaboration couldn’t be more precious.
