Sharnita from Shaanti talks about Digital-E at The D-Word
A nitroBEAT and Barbican event in association with the Unicorn theatre, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Soho Theatre, In Between Time, Tamasha and Tricycle Theatre. The ‘D’ Word was a dynamic antidote for ‘diversity issues fatigue’ that aimed to re-ignite conversations that build and sustain excellence and cultural diversity within theatre and live art.
This daylong event brought together artists, arts organisations, policy makers and funders to share ideas and develop ways to collaborate that support creative voices which truly reflect London’s diverse talent and audiences.
LIVE & ONLINE
Live: A suite of short, carefully prepared rigorous and informed talks by innovators and influencers; discussions in small groups that were idea-focused to provoke conversations that matter; informal networking and future visioning.
Online: Live reporting via social media and an accessible video resource of all the talks available below.
PRESENTERS
- Sharnita K Athwal – CEO of Shaanti 11
- Nwando Ebizie – Performance Artist, Musician, Producer, DJ
- Joon Lynn Goh – Senior Producer for In Between Time
- Gaylene Gould – Writer, Coach and Presenter
- Fin Kennedy – Co-Artistic Director, Tamasha
- Kerry Michael – Artistic Director, Theatre Royal Stratford East.
- Vjay Patel – Performance Artist
- Heather Rabbatts – CBE
- Paulette Randall – Theatre Director
KEY QUESTIONS
- How do we collectively develop enhanced infrastructure and opportunity
- for culturally diverse artists to make and present work in London’s spaces?
- Defining ‘diversity’ in a globally connected world in which race & identity
- is complex – do existing labels and categories need re-thinking?
- How do we encourage shared regular learning and good practise across the
- sector to include policy makers, commissioners, programmers, and
- employers as well as artists and arts organisations?
- How do we generate a paradigm shift in both quality and understanding of
- what is required to support the work and share it with audiences?
TALK
Sharnita K Athwal, CEO, Shaanti will be discussing;
Digital Engagement: Removing obstacles and adapting to opportunities
Instead of looking to assimilate, many British Asians have discovered that Britain has not become the melting pot it once aspired to be and have fought to maintain cultural and creative integrity on their own terms. The music industry builds artists, fans and followers across traditional divides by using the full potential of online and digital media. This is where the underground converges with the popular. Are London theatres missing out? With a diverse population on their doorstep and just a click or two away – discovering new talent and engaging audiences is more exciting, accessible and economically necessary than ever before.
Date: Monday 11th May 15
Time: 11am – 6pm
Venue: Unicorn Theatre, 147 Tooley Street. Southwark, London. SE1 2HZ
Full details can be found on nitroBeat’s website, click away and explore.
