Kate Wood, Activate’s Executive and Artistic Director, discusses in this month’s edition of Spotlight the organisation’s role as executive creative producer for the National Landscape Association’s £2m project: Nature Calling. What makes Nature Calling a major national arts programme? ‘Nature Calling is the first major commissioning programme that the National Landscapes Association has launched and […]
ReadThis month’s Spotlight interview is with Holly Miller, a freelance designer and maker for indoor theatre and outdoor theatre. Holly is based in Bridport Dorset where she has a workshop in The Lyric Theatre. What inspired you to make puppets and props for theatre productions? “I have always been an artist and maker. I was inspired […]
ReadThis is an old article published in March 2024. The commissions have been awarded: https://activateperformingarts.org.uk/2024/09/10/dorset-national-landscape-in-partnership-with-activate-performing-arts-announce-the-artist-and-writer-for-nature-calling-commission/ National Landscapes Association in partnership with Activate Performing Arts are looking to commission writers and artists to take part in a brand new £2M ground-breaking national project called Nature Calling. Exceptional and diverse artists are now invited to apply for […]
ReadHaving worked at Activate since 2017, Dom Kippin has been producing cutting edge events for the biennial Inside Out Dorset festival, as well as special projects such as Dorset Moon, Pollution Pods, and Activate’s touring show Sense of Unity. Our Spotlight interview reveals what its like collaborating with artists and touring their work. How would […]
ReadSpotlight is a new feature which sheds light on the creatives who Activate works with and supports. The first of these interviews is with Adam Dupree, cofounder of The Working Boys Club. The Working Boys Club was founded in 2020 by Jason and Adam Dupree, identical twins from Poole. Noticing the lack of art made […]
ReadWe are delighted to announce that Dorset Council have awarded Activate a grant to support our ongoing innovative work of making the performing arts accessible to all. The Organisational Support Revenue Fund is available to cultural organisations based in Dorset and offers core revenue support to local community organisations that focus on reaching more people from […]
ReadMarking the 53rd Earth Day on 22 April 2023.
ReadActivate’s support kickstarts Emilie’s journey to international stage.
ReadHip hop song writing and street dance workshops for young people.
ReadIntroducing Archie Rowell who has joined the Activate team as our Trainee Producer.
ReadParticipants aged 7-19 experienced four workshops in different styles of dance – Street, Jazz, African and Musical Theatre.
ReadSome of the team recently undertook training with The Carbon Literacy Project and are now certified ‘Carbon Literate’.
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