Are we innocent when we dream?

I would like to invite you to a unique sharing of my new project “Are we innocent when we dream?” at Oriel Davies, The Park, Newtown, SY16 2NZ

Creative Workshop (18+) : Tuesday 24th February 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Scratch Night Performance: Friday, 6th March 18:00 – 21:00PM

“Are we innocent when we dream?” is a captivating blend of storytelling, puppetry, specially created soundscape, and a rich tapestry of myth and legend, this project delves into sleep and dream and is informed by the performer's lived experience of Narcolepsy.’

As this show will be a solo show, I wanted to make sure I was supporting my own mental health and access requirements.

The odd one-night stand sharing is exhausting and discombobulating. You give it your all and then you're gone. Then bam thank you mam.

I wanted to have more of a feeling of embedding myself in and getting to know a place and people.

Combining this feeling with the motion that other creative performers and particularly in rural communities don’t get a chance to come together and creatively explore.

So I would like to build a chance for local performers to share and play in a supportive environment.

I invite you to attend a creative workshop, exploring sleep, dreams and various performance techniques. Puppetry, shadow puppetry, storytelling and physical theatre.

You would then be invited to create your own 5-minute piece to bring to a scratch night.

To be performed after my public show of “Are we innocent when we dream” at the Bleddfa Centre.

As the subject matter is dreams, we can do away with conventional ‘beginning, middle and end’. You might just create a glimpse, a hint, a surreal suggestion. Although I am interested in working with other performers this is an opportunity for those who would like to bring other art forms to a performance environment.

You might want to paint, draw or embroidery live on stage. Or bring your baskets, your ceramics, or sculptures to life, puppetry styley.

We would also be asking you to give us valuable feedback on the process (Video, audio, written)

If this sounds like it might interest you – get in touch and tell us in a brief paragraph, why you would like to be involved and what art forms you might bring to the table.

Please get in touch with catrinangharade@gmail.com to apply and she will provide you with further information.

(Please note that this is not a paid opportunity)

This project is funded by the Arts Council of Wales, and supported by Oriel Davies