State of Mind Symposium
This November, 20 Stories High will be hosting a special event at the Everyman.
Over the past 4 years 20 Stories High have been funded by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation to explore how, as an arts organisation they place mental health and wellbeing at the heart of the company - what it means for the young people they work with, the professional artists they co-create with, the audiences that see the work and also the team that makes it all happen.
The day will consist of presentations, panel discussions and workshops, led by young people, artist wellbeing practitioners, staff, and the artists who make the work. In the evening, there will also be a chance to see TOUCHY + ANTHOLOGY: A double bill of Live Music, Hip Hop, film, and poetry, from Liverpool’s finest. A show that has the State of Mind values and processes embedded in the work.
Whether you are a freelance theatre maker, an arts organisation, or a company that values wellbeing - this is a space to learn more about what 20 Stories High have been doing, as well as share your own practice and explore new ideas.
For more information about State of Mind visit the 20 Stories High website and watch this video!
Key information
DATE:
Thursday 3 November 2022
VENUE:
Everyman Theatre, Hope Street, L1 9BH (option to join remotely available)
TIMINGS:
Arrivals & lunch 11.30am-12.30pm
12.30pm start
Expected finish time: 6pm
Networking & conversation 6-7.30pm
With TOUCHY + ANTHOLOGY opening at 7.30pm that evening - book your tickets here or in person through the Everyman box office.
PLEASE NOTE: After booking your ticket, You will receive an automated email where you will be required to select which workshops you’d like to attend. Please see below for more information.
We are able to offer only two specific workshops to participants joining us remotely: Audiences and Storybuilding.
Workshops
There are five workshops happening throughout the day - each workshop will happen twice. You will be asked to select your preferences after you have bought your tickets - look out for the email.
1) AUDIENCES
Exploring how we look at care of our audiences - before, during and after our shows.
led by Julia Samuels (former 20SH Co-Artistic Director, freelance Theatre Maker) and Paislie Reid (Performer and Theatre Maker, 20SH Storybuilding Associate).
2) MAKING THE WORK
Exploring the journey of autobiographical work, and supporting artists making the work.
led by Keith Saha (20SH Co-CEO & Artistic Director), Jay Cast (Performer, TOUCHY + ANTHOLOGY) & Lou Platt (Artist Wellbeing).
3) LEADING A TEAM
How wellbeing is integrated into the heart of companies - for staff & freelance teams
led by Leanne Jones (20SH Co-CEO & Executive Director), Anita Welsh (performer & theatremaker) and Kofi Owusu (20SH Associate, GoPlayStudios)
4) SUPPORTING YOUNG PEOPLE
What is a theatre company’s duty of care? Where does our responsibility end? Can it?
led by Lee Corner (State of Mind Programme Director), Donna Coleman (20SH Youth Worker), Manoka Mbolokele (20SH Trustee & ex-Youth Theatre member) and Carl Dutton (CAMHS).
5) STORYBUILDING: EVALUATIVE TOOLS
Learn about our evaluative process of our work - building the picture of change. Why data is best person-centred.
led by Maddy Irwin (Evaluator, Anni Raw & Associates), Anni Raw (Evaluator, Anni Raw & Associates) and Joe Taylor (20SH Storybuilding Associate)
Alongside our workshops, we will also have some live performances, information stalls, and opportunities to meet & speak to the team.
Further information
Access
There will be BSL interpreters at the event, please let us know if you require BSL interpretation. If you have any other access requirements please contact: [email protected]
There is also an online option available for people who need to attend the event remotely - please select ‘online’ ticket when purchasing. The online event will be live captioned.
Ticketing
We are operating a ‘pay what you can’ system.
If you are a freelance artist, practitioner or micro/voluntary company, pay what you can.
If you are part of a small-to-medium sized funded organisation we would suggest a price of £15-20 per person, and £20-30 for larger organisations.
This will help us cover our costs as well as help to subsidise freelancers and smaller companies.
We recognise that this is not a ‘one size fits all’ suggestion, and that there are many factors and barriers to people attending. We appreciate whatever you are able to give in order to support us to continue making work with our 20SH community and beyond. Please do not let finances be a barrier to you attending.
Please share our event with any colleagues, professionals, or other organisations who may be interested in attending!