Testimony in Practice

OTD 2019 was the premiere of A Land Full of Heroes @befestival ! We can't return to the #theatre yet but if you are working with #testimony + want tips from experts in creative writing + performance, check out our film + guide! youtube.com/watch?v=DpXhLKp-… testimonyinpractice.bham.ac.…

OTD 2019 was the last open rehearsal in #Berlin of A Land Full of Heroes. Co-produced by @delpolsud + @cfbanciu about life + #literature under #Communism in #Romania , premiered @befestival Check out our "Making of Film" and "Guide" youtube.com/watch?v=DpXhLKp-… testimonyinpractice.bham.ac.…

On #empathyday2020 . Empathy is an important part of working with testimony. But empathy needs to focus on the other person, engage with their experiences and feelings and not result in us being preoccupied by our own emotions. testimonyinpractice.bham.ac.… tinyurl.com/ybsj9ygc

Writers, theatre-makers! Interested in working with life stories? Want advice on theory/methods/ethics and couldn't attend our in-person workshops. Check out our Testimony in Practice Guide developed with @cfbanciu @delpolsud @emiliepine @little_equake testimonyinpractice.bham.ac.…

As @InTestimony draws to a close, some images of the last 9 months: testimony campaign, play, major exhibition, 5 workshops, clock tower projection, making of film, mini-exhibition! A few outputs in the pipeline, so watch this space! Image of play (c) Alex Brenner

Another great workshop today! Thanks to @cfbanciu @delpolsud Boyana Aleksova and all the participants for your enthusiasm and engagement!

Last chance to get tickets for Creating the Self II @RCILondon on 17 Nov! It's FREE but spaces are limited and you need to register. 3 spots left - get yours here! eventbrite.co.uk/e/creating-… Or send us an email and we'll get you booked in: [email protected]

Introducing the final artist for "Creating the Self II" @RCILondon, on 17 Nov! Boyana Aleksova is a prize-winning Bulgarian artist based in Birmingham. She will share her innovative watercolour+metal technique. FREE, but you must REGISTER: tiny.cc/jl08fz 3 spots left!

Thank you to @emiliepine and @cfbanciu for another fantastic Writing Stories of the Self workshop @RCILondon . And thank you to all the participants for your engagement, willingness to experiment and for sharing your stories with us. Keep writing!

Reminder! Our "Creating the Self" workshop is FREE but places are limited and you need to register. There are only a few spots left, so grab yours now! Sign up here: tiny.cc/p9y2fz Or send an email to [email protected] and we will book you in!

Introducing the next artists delivering "Creating the Self" workshop @RCILondon on 17 Nov. Internationally acclaimed theatre company @delpolsud who place testimony and witnesses at the heart of their productions! Places are going fast, so book yours now: tiny.cc/p9y2fz

Why come to our workshop on 17 Nov @RCILondon ? Previous participants describe it as learning “from creatives [making] work that is truthful and real”, providing “creative inspiration”, encouraging “experimentation with different media”. Nab your spot now! tiny.cc/hyitfz