big announcement
the orpheus project is back!
We are creating a community of creatives exploring modern masculinity through film, theatre, movement, fashion & More
come through!
What is it?
Weekly workshops with some of the UK’s leading creatives.
Exploring and reimagining narratives, stories, myths of masculinity from different cultures.
Creating powerful physical, visual performance captured through live and digital media.
A FREE CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR MEN IN LONDON
Orpheus Project provides free opportunities to young men* to develop their creativity and community, and platforms underrepresented voices with direct lines of engagement into wider creative culture.
*in all instances male/men refers to anyone who identifies as male regardless of sex, gender or presentation.
A vibrant combination of creative learning, self development and group connection
What you will learn:
Devising and Ensemble Creation
Build exciting new approaches to creativity and develop techniques to create powerful group work
Create an original short film
Explore working with award winning visual film makers to create refreshing, innovative new forms.
Self Development
Learn about yourself in facilitated sessions with leading researchers in modern identity
Physical and Visual Storytelling
Learn how to draw on a range of stimuli to create powerful visual layers that tell dynamic stories.
Individual Coaching Sessions
Bespoke individual coaching sessions to help support you in your creative career.
Community Building
Develop strong bonds with a new community and finish the year with a new team at your side.
The Low Down
🗓️ When?
Tuesdays: 6:30pm-9pm
October: 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st,
November: 7th, 14th, 21st
📍 Where?
@ Chisenhale Dance Space
64-84 Chisenhale Road
London, E3 5QZ
£ ITS FREE!
👥 Who?
Men aged 18-30 living in London.
This is for all men, het, straight, queer, bi, trans, cis, mas, fem, +
A space for belonging
We are recruiting up to 15 participants and we are always invested in centering black, brown and global majority applications.
A multi-award winning team of artists, makers and thinkers
The Creative Team
Daniel bailey
Director, Film Maker, Actor
Founder The Palace of the Dogs, Black Exodus, Soft Bwoi, Yard Gyal
nathaniel cole
DJ, Researcher, Lecturer
TedX Speaker, Founder Swim Dem Crew, Nike Insider
mateus daniel
Movement Director
Best Choreographer Nominee BBTA, Pappy Show, Talawa, Definitely Fine Theatre
Joseph Lynch
Artistic Director Babel
Barbican, Complicite, David Glass Ensemble, NYOGB, Future Connected Fellow
will townsend
Babel Associate Artist
Co-Artistic Director Gym-Jam Theatre, Offwest End Best Production ‘Anthropocene'
In Partnership With
Chisenhale Dance Space
CDS has been a pioneering creative space for 40 years, making space for artists to lead, experiment and create, with an Artist Community who shape their programmes, ethos, & ethics
Young Creators UK
YCUK is an innovative creative hub for young people, run by young people, geting young creatives into successful long term careers regardless of their race, gender, socioeconomic background or any other challenge.
Develop
New skills in devising and story telling
New undertsanding of yourself and identity
New perspectives of masculinity, maleness and what it means to ‘be a man’ today
connect
Build a co-supportive community and end your year with a new foundation.
Develop new friendships and new working relationships with industry professionals.
Attune to your identity, heritage and ancestry
Apply Now
Applications are open
Applications close on Thursday 28th September
Places will be offered on a rolling basis, so apply early to avoid disappointment.
APPLICATION DETAILS
You can apply using the application form here. It will take 30 mins to complete.
We are recruiting up to 15 participants and Babel are always invested in centering black, brown and global majority applications.
If you would like to have a chat about your application email us at hello@babeltheatre.co.uk
