Archive: the community projects below were announced for spring 2021. For current activities, see Buxton Opera House Creates.
In spring 2021, Buxton Opera House announced a series of community projects for young people, children, families, adults and groups during the pandemic.
The programme was designed around the themes (Re)Connect, Take Stock, Emerge and Celebrate.
The projects were planned to begin online under the restrictions then in place.
EMERGE DANCE PROJECT
The Emerge Dance Project was advertised for two local groups, led by dance artist Jennie Le Port.
It aimed to connect people through movement and develop choreography for a digital flash mob.
The announced sessions were to take place on Zoom for one hour a week.
An earlier theatre rehearsal, pictured in the original 2021 feature.
SHARED SOUND SINGING PROJECT
The Shared Sound singing project invited participants of all abilities to weekly sessions led by musical director Clare O’Neil.
The five-week plan included singing technique, building confidence and learning a shared song.
The announced sessions were to take place on Zoom for one hour a week.
ONLINE WORKSHOPS
Into the Woods – A Shared Journey
Babbling Vagabonds advertised Into the Woods – A Shared Journey, an interactive online story-making workshop. A Derby City Council guide listed sessions from 16 to 21 February 2021.
The story host would use participants’ ideas to shape the adventure while a second story-maker drew the action.
An Introduction to Puppetry and Puppet Making
Sam Wilde was advertised to lead an introduction to puppetry and puppet making using basic paper techniques.
The workshop was advertised as using recycled objects and materials to create a newspaper marionette.
The 2021 announcement described Sam as a theatre and puppetry designer, listed in The Stage 100 for 2021, and noted his previous work at Nuffield Theatres and training at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.
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