June 2011

Small space – big ideas.

Photo : Chris Nash

For his month of curation for Movement 12, Ben Wright will be primarily resident at The Nightingale Theatre in Brighton, facilitating an exciting selection of activities that encourage creativity; present intimate exchanges and that foster discussion about sustaining imagination and resourcefulness.

Melbourne based teacher, choreographer and director Rebecca Hilton will lead a week- long intensive geared towards professional dance makers and performers.

Participants will have a chance to take daily class with one of the dance world’s most sought after artists and to engage in a choreographic workshop to refresh and stimulate individual practice.

Photo : Chris Nash

Ben will also be hosting a series of public salons. These informal discussions will be with a selection of four outstanding individuals from alternative performing disciplines, who will discuss their personal creative experiences and promote debate about the importance of culture in our society. As a conclusion to this month, Ben – in collaboration with the performers from bgroup, will present a series of intimate and informal performances at The Nightingale Theatre for small audiences.