Workshop at the Playhouse in Derry
This workshop, called “The Body as a starting point: A physical theatre devising workshop”, will take place at the Playhouse in Derry at 2pm on Saturday 29 August.
Join Ephemeral Ensemble for a playful workshop on physical theatre devising. Through dynamic exercises and layering techniques, you will explore new ways to create with movement, unlocking fresh perspectives and deepening your artistic toolkit. Whether you're an actor, dancer, or theatre-maker, this workshop will empower you to start making your own work with a renewed connection to your physical creativity.
Exhibition by Conflict Textiles at the Art Gallery at the Belfast Campus of Ulster University
This will be the first solo exhibition of Conflict Textiles at the Art Gallery at Ulster University Belfast. The core theme of this exhibition will be the disappeared and it marks the 15 year anniversary of International Day of the Disappeared on 30 August.
The disappeared and those affected by disappearances have always been at the core of Conflict Textiles. We have exposed the lived experience of those who have been affected by the ripples of enforced disappearances. Through the arpilleras, other textiles & other art forms, participants can experience the physical and emotional witnesses to the events surrounding the abductions, and their aftermath.
The exhibition will contain both new and old pieces to the collection and introduce new formats. It will also unveil a new piece by Irene MacWilliam on the disappeared of Northern Ireland. There will be a tribute to Irene who has spent 14 years in the creation of this poignant and painful piece. The exhibition will be launched on Wednesday 26th August from 3 to 4.30PM.
In the context of the Disappearance Studies Conference in Derry-Londonderry, we invite our colleagues who come from further afield to visit the exhibition either Saturday 29th from 1 to 5PM or after the conference Wednesday 2nd September at an agreed time.
