Assembly 2011/ 2012/ 2013
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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
Tags: #democraticallyelectedcreativity, #communityprojects, #assembly, #superassembly
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 claire hathway on February 24, 2012 at 2:14
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Just to say that I think the idea of the water banquet that Jacob sent out in a email recently, is a great idea and definatley food for thought !! A great vehicle that can bring the community of spoltt and adamstown together - in their shared space, allowing exchange and understanding to flourish. Cheers Jacob :}
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Comment by abdul shayek on February 21, 2012 at 9:48
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So after much confusion and technical blips - the first meeting for the Assembly 1 in Adamsdown & Splott took place on Monday and a reccy took place. Some great ideas and possibilities were explored- feeling very excited whats to come.
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Comment by dorothy connell on February 18, 2012 at 9:47
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Hi Abdul - just got back from Scotland and still getting emails from supporters annoyed at the confusion over the closing time for votes. It would be good to have your input to Barry some time. Don't forget we're having our inaugural arts festival in Barry from 28th July to 3rd August. I think the fates have decreed that you come to Barry in 2012...
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Comment by Laura Jeffs on February 13, 2012 at 0:13
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yay! very excited to be on this project! all the proposals were great, but well done to the winners, cant wait to get started!x
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After 14 days of intense voting and campaigning from the 3 Assembly proposal groups, the final result at 12pm today was Assembly Idea 3 winning the first new National Theatre Wales Assembly project with 54% of votes. Apologies for the technical aspect of voting not stopping.
The next call for proposals will be 27th February 2012 from West Wales - if you have any ideas or thoughts get in touch.
Otherwise well done to Adamsdown & Splott and the youth workers and young people involved in the proposal, commiseration to the other two projects especially Barry who made it an amazing process to watch unfold.
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1008 votes with a week to go- nice....
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Nearly there 3 more votes!!!!
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wow nearly at the 1000 votes mark, keep the message going people- want to see us hit 1000 votes before the day is over.
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Hi everyone the mini website is live and needs you to vote for your favourite project.
Follow the link and vote for the project you think the 'Assembly' team should deliver
http://assembly.nationaltheatrewales.org/
Pass on to your friends and through your networks.
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Comment by Sarah Mumford on January 26, 2012 at 22:50
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Really excited about the Assembly projects this year, can't wait to find out what ideas have been shortlisted for the South Wales Assembly!
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