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'Empowering underrepresented artists to tell their stories' 1.5 hr workshop with Hannah Kumari
Barbican Theatre
Castle Street
The Barbican
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2NJ
Castle Street
The Barbican
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 2NJ
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About us
Join independent writer & performer, Hannah Kumari, for a 1.5 hour workshop on making autobiographical work and telling your story safely.Drawing on her experience of making ENG-ER-LAND (at the Barbican on 18th March), SPINNING WHEEL (Theatre on The Downs, Bristol 2021) and her debut short film Devi – देवी which will premiere on Sky Arts in Spring 2022, Hannah will share some of her process for making autobiographically inspired work and invite the group to explore different exercises. We will touch on telling your story safely and the implications of sharing personal experiences on stage or film.
You are welcome to bring an idea to the session but this is not a requirement
- Who is this workshop for? -
This workshop is ideal for those at the start of their theatre making journey, such as recent graduates or those still studying.
Suitable for ages 18+.
Attendees are advised to wear comfortable, loose clothing and a cold drink.
- About Hannah Kumari -
Hannah Kumari is a performer, writer and producer of mixed heritage who makes original theatre and film. Her aims are to amplify the voices of global majority women and break down stereotypes by showcasing diverse experiences, starting with her own.
In the past year Hannah has been commissioned to create work for The Wardrobe Ensemble, Sky Arts, Coventry City of Culture, The Space Arts, Shoot Festival and Exeter Northcott Theatre, and has appeared on BBC Newsnight, BBC Squad Goals, Talk Sport, Talk Radio with Bob Mills and BBC Sportshour.
From February - April 2022, Hannah will tour her one-woman theatre show ENG-ER-LAND, about football and identity, to 17 venues, directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair and co-produced with Alistair Wilkinson for WoLab. Funded by Arts Council England and The Football Supporters' Association.
- Barbican Theatre is a safe space -
Safe to be who you are, regardless of race, class, religion, country of origin, immigration status, (dis)ability, age, gender, identity, or sexual orientation.
