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NTW Assembly - Democratically Elected Performance Debate event!
National Theatre Wales innovative Assembly programme of bespoke, democratically-elected creative arts projects took place across Wales. Proposals from Cardiff, Carmarthen, Machynlleth & Glynllifon won an assembly - with issues ranging from Mental Health to a multi-national supermarket coming to town.
We then had our first ever Super Assembly (Assembly on a bigger scale) in Bangor, which has had some local ramifications and has led to some interesting developments including a charity bike ride by a local councillor.
The next stage of developing the model is to test out it's international compatibility, in order to do this we will be delivering an Assembly in Japan alongside our co-production with New National Theatre Japan- 'Opportunity of Efficiency'.
The new format of Assembly requires companies and individuals across Wales to submit proposals which are shortlisted and uploaded on to the Assembly website.
Projects are publicised and proposers are asked to canvas and campaign their idea to get as many votes as possible within a 2 week period. Although mainly online, we have used text voting and petition signing - this has been bespoke to each community. The project with the most votes is then delivered within a month with the support of a team of artists, a production team and a group of local participants.
National Theatre Wales’ Assembly programme runs alongside its main productions, and offers participants an opportunity to experience theatre as a space for exploration and discussion.
In the company’s first year, Assemblies were held in pubs, empty shops, disused banks, marquees, bus stations and ice-cream parlours, and led to the creation of a radio station in Barmouth, and a filmmakers’ club in Prestatyn.
Assemblies have led to the creation of film clubs (Prestatyn), community radio stations (Barmouth) and an international theatre production (De Gabay, Butetown).
Website: http://assembly.nationaltheatrewales.org
Location: Wales
Members: 143
Latest Activity: Dec 2, 2014
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In NTW's second year, the Assembly programme became a series of bespoke, democratically-elected events which took place in four areas of Wales (north, south, west and mid). Proposals for Assembles were invited from all communities and groups who had a local issue they wanted to explore, with the winning proposals chosen through online voting by the general public. Examples of themes in recent Assemblies include the use of a local park, the proposed opening of a new supermarket, and cuts to local NHS mental health provision. 2012 finished with a bang as NTW were invited to Bangor to deliver the first ever national SuperAssembly. Applications were invited from companies, individuals, organisations, charities, campaigns, or anyone with an idea for a one-off Assembly they’d like to create, anywhere in Wales. Proposals had to be relevant to the applicants’ local community, but could have a national, or international, resonance.
NTW's Assembly strand now embarks on another new journey as we take the Assembly on an international journey and test out the model in Japan, as part of our residency in Tokyo with the New National Theatre Japan. Watch this space to find out how you can be involved.
Discussion Forum
NTW 'Assembly' - Japan 3 Replies
Keep your ears and eyes peeled to this discussion thread, which we will be using to draw together the conversations that take place before, during and after our first ever Assembly in Japan....... Continue
Tags: #ntwJapanassembly, #ntwassembly06, #democraticallyelectedcreativity, #communityprojects, #assembly
Started by abdul shayek. Last reply by abdul shayek Mar 28, 2013.
A round up before Japan
Here's a quick photo and video journey through the year:Recruiting and Training of first Assembly Team…Continue
Tags: #democraticallyelectedcreativity, #communityprojects, #assembly, #superassembly
Started by abdul shayek Mar 13, 2013.
SuperAssembly 6 Replies
Watch this space to see how the first SuperAssembly develops and how we work with BYGS and the other groups in Bangor to create an amazing performance debate event which will get everyone talking.Continue
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Started by abdul shayek. Last reply by abdul shayek Mar 12, 2013.
Assembly Evaluation Video
Evaluation of the first four Assembly's this year.Assembly Evaluation.Continue
Started by abdul shayek Nov 4, 2012.
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Comment by abdul shayek on June 14, 2012 at 22:38
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Wanted to say a big thank you to all the people who helped make Assembly 03 possible with their support, ideas and energy.
Also a huge thank you to the Assembly performers - Owian, Claire, Frank and Sarah and production staff - Jacob, Jenny and Duncan.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7D_OJc1Mpw&feature=youtu.be
THanx
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Wow another close finish to #Assembly04 voting, once commiserations to second place proposal 9 from Gisda, Caernarfon. Well done to proposal 10 from Glynllifon- looking forward to creating another interesting performance debate event.
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Hi Buddug ad any one else interested in getting involved why not come along to the event and voice your opinions...
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Comment by Buddug James Jones on May 15, 2012 at 11:50
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Excited to hear Machynlleth have won! Can not wait to see it! Is there anyway to get involved in the project? Tesco are trying to get in on the tiny little town I grew up in at the moment!
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After an amazing finale to voting congratulations to proposal 6 - Machynlleth for winning Assembly 3.
Taking place on Friday 8th June 2012.Looking forward to it.
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Assembly 03 needs your votes - we are now into voting for assembly 3 - Mid Wales & we want your votes to tell us which project we should deliver.
Also why not come along to Assembly 02 next week Friday. Promises to be an exciting and interesting night of performance and debate.
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One week to go before deadline for proposals for Assembly 3 in Mid Wales.
Attached is the proposal guidelines for those interested in putting forward a proposal any questions please get in touch.
Assembly%20proposal%20guidelines.pdf
National Theatre Wales’ Assembly is developing into democratically- elected projects to be delivered across the length and breadth of Wales.
After an exciting first Assembly held in Adamsdown and Splott, Cardiff, and the launch of the voting phase for Assembly 2 (west Wales), National Theatre Wales is inviting submissions for ideas for Assembly 3 (mid Wales).
For this, we’re asking local people, companies and groups to suggest project ideas, from which three will be shortlisted. The shortlisted ideas will then go through a two-week online public voting period, and the idea that receives the most votes will then be delivered. Abdul Shayek, National Theatre Wales’ Creative Associate, will then start the month-long development process, with three of the six Assembly performers and three production staff, culminating in a five-day intensive rehearsal period leading to a one-day event.
National Theatre Wales can offer great support to help you realize your idea, including:
a one-week intensive rehearsal period leading to the event;
three trained performers/artists (Assembly Performers Team);
a director;
a production team consisting of a Production Manager, Stage
Manager and a technician; and
a small production budget
We want you to send in ideas for a project you have in mind, that highlights local issues and aims to create some debate. We are looking for ideas could take place in unexpected local spaces. Below is a mock-application to get you thinking:
Mock proposal:
Local hotel/pub is keen to preserve local wildlife and natural beauty surrounding it. However, there is an oil refinery nearby, and there are concerns around the impact it is having on the local environment.
The hotel/pub wants the Assembly to create an event that will highlight the issues and facilitate a conversation on how both can co-exist.Local resources they can offer include a lighthouse, their hotel, access to the open fields surrounding the area and a local group who deliver ghost tours.
The current proposal for ideas needs to take place in or close to Powys.
To request an application form or for further information, please get in touch with Abdul Shayek – abdulshayek@nationaltheatrewales.org
Closing date for proposals is 12:00hrs 27th April 2012
Abdul
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Well done to Carmarthen & Karl Williams for proposing the idea for Assembly 2 - commiserations to Pembs People First. Great voting phase now looking forward to delivering what promises to be an exciting project.
Remember the event will be 4th May 2012. Keep an eye on the discussion strand for more info. about the project.
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With a day to go Assembly 2 is neck and neck - vote now:
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Hi all
The next Assembly needs your votes - please follow the link and vote for your favourite proposal.
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