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Toolkit

Outdoor Performance

Thinking of bringing your youth theatre workshops or performances outdoors?

This toolkit provides a starting point for groups researching ways to work outdoors. Whether you already know you want to make this part of your long-term practice, or whether you’d never considered it again since the height of the pandemic, there’s never been a better time to wrap up warm and head outside (we are still in Scotland after all!).

If you’re interested in exploring more environmental issues check out our Climate Awareness and Green Recovery Toolkit.

Resources

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A guide to Scottish companies making work outdoors: use it to research practice or connect with artists and organisations looking to develop partnerships.
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Gobsquad have a brilliant FAQ’s section on their website exploring how they make their performances and why they work outdoors.
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Three pre-recorded training sessions exploring possibilities, practicalities and partnerships involved in making work outdoors.
Training Opportunity: Masterclasses in street and non-theatre-based performances.
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Training Opportunity: Edinburgh-based company offering CPD workshops for practitioners to learn about leading sessions outdoors.
An introduction to performing in outdoor theatre experiences.
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Published in July 2020, this guide is for Equity members on what to look out for if engaging in an outdoor project.
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A youth theatre based in Sheffield who specifically work outdoors. Their blog reflects on some of their regular activities including workshops and performances.
Youth Theatre Participants
A thesis on how theatre can frame and question climate issues for audiences to think about the ecological world in a new way.

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