Creative Conversations
Creative Conversations are intimate forums for debate, discussion and informal networking for more established performing arts practitioners
Creative Conversations are delivered in partnership with our partners, greenroom.
See the Creative Conversations Programme for 2009 and apply now.
During 2008 PANDA piloted a programme of monthly brunch events for a selected audience of established performing arts practitioners from the region. The content and structure of the events was driven by the participants themselves in order to meet their needs. This successful pilot programme has been developed into the Creative Conversations series, which rolls out as a new PANDA service in 2009.
"Loved the informality and smallish groups, allowed for dialogue and lots of opportunities for questions." Pilot programme participant
Creative Conversations events are exclusive limited-capacity forums for debate and discussion amongst peers and invited VIP guests. Each session includes a presentation from a high-level industry figure which ignites a creative conversation around a specific topic. Refreshments are provided and there is plenty of opportunity for informal networking.
Participants can also continue discussing the issues raised after the event, by joining the PANDA Ponders Blog, where we will be posting our thoughts after each Creative Conversation.
In addition to the Creative Conversations events PANDA also run events for people just starting out in their performing arts career as part of the ShowStarter programme, and Spotlight On events which give an introduction to a current topic relevant to the performing arts. PANDA members can also access further training and professional development opportunities as part of our package of development services.
Members, partners and others can commission a bespoke Creative Conversations event to meet their individual needs. To discuss your requirements contact Julia Turpin, Acting PANDA Manager, on 0161 274 0629 or email julia@panda-arts.org.uk.