Bold Tendencies

EDUCATION, COMMUNITY & PLAY

Bold Tendencies is for everyone. We animate the programme and the site for schools, families and the neighbourhood through standalone education and community initiatives that take culture and civic values seriously. 

Since 2014 we have brought art and culture to life through creative learning programmes that offer opportunities for the expression and development of personal creativity and inspirational experiences for every life stage. 

With the rich annual programme at Bold Tendencies providing the core of our content, we aim to provide a varied offer, attractive and accessible to a full cross-section of the communities to which we belong and to people of all ages and backgrounds.

2022 SUMMERTIME PROGRAMME

In the 2022 summer season our offer prioritises the availability of Space to Meet, Play & Enjoy, Proximity to Creativity, Transformative Experiences, and Exceptional Skills Development. 

Participants from local schools and community groups will connect directly with our artists and artistic programme through Creative Workshops, Open Rehearsals and a special weekend of Performance Workshops.

We also organise Tours, Self-Led Activities and Community Ticketing Initiatives.

All these initiatives are subsidised by Bold Tendencies, making them available to everyone for free.

CREATIVE WORKSHOPS

Our 2022 Creative Workshops are designed to bring our site and artworks to life through a variety of playful and engaging creative activities. These include workshops focused on freedom and movement, the panoramic skyline views, and uncovering the quiet beauty of our on-site garden. 

Our Creative Workshops are developed with 5 – 14 year olds in mind but can be adapted for older children or those with SEND requirements in collaboration with schools or carers.

We work with local primary schools, youth groups and play schemes as well as families and self-organised groups who can access this provision especially during the summer holidays and at weekends.

OPEN REHEARSALS

We know the value of opening up the worlds of music, dance and opera to people of all ages. We run free Open Rehearsals with“Ask the Artist” Q&A sessions, allowing for direct access to the world of performance at a world-class level.

Open Rehearsals provide behind-the-scenes access to our live events and are a special opportunity to see the creative process of leading artists in action, offering a relaxed, unfiltered experience of live performance.