On a global scale, the pandemic had a disastrous impact on social bonds and communities. New social distancing measures and public health provisions erected new barriers between artists and their audiences. The contactless reality of the pandemic highlighted many inequalities already present within the society, exposed vulnerable working and economic conditions and aggravated associated mental health issues, with performing artists often bearing the brunt. This podcasts is a reflection of discussion of four theatre practitioners and researchers about how performing arts can change and rework some of its practices for a better, more empathic, and sustainable practice.
Participants of Show must go on/off line discussion that served as base for this podcast :
Miroslav Paulíček / Czech Republic - University of Ostrava
Joshua Edelman / United Kingdom - Manchester School of Theatre
Alicja Czyczel /Poland - Common Space
Roman Černík / Czech Republic- Johan Centrum
Host:
Matúš Benža / Slovakia – Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava
Links to projects, organisations and initiatives mentioned in the discussion and in this episode:
University of Ostrava: https://www.osu.cz
Manchester School of Theatre : https://www.theatre.mmu.ac.uk
Common Space (PrzestrzeńWspólna): https://cargocollective.com/alicjaczyczel/Przestrzen-Wspolna-Common-Space
Johan Centrum: https://www.johancentrum.cz
This episode is written byMatúš Benža / Slovakia – Academy of Performing Arts in Bratislava and read by Daniel Zappi a Sinead Phelps.