Preface This report is made up of three parts: The foreword is written by Dr Caoimhe McAvinchey (Lecturer in Drama, Theatre and Performance, convenor of MA in Theatre and Performance and Director of Taught Graduate Programmes in Drama at Queen Mary, University of London). The project which is used as a case study for the report, Weekend at Wilton’s, is then described by Charlotte O’Dair (Programme Director, Magic Me). Finally, Sue Mayo (Associate Artist, Magic Me and Convenor of MA in Applied Theatre at Goldsmiths, University of London) uses the project to reflect on the research questions: • How do different art forms enable the building of relationships in an intergenerational setting? • What is the impact on a creative project of a partnership that brings with it a high profile performance opportunity, in this case performing to a paying audience, alongside professional performers?
Acknowledgements Magic Me would like to thank: • The artists (Polly Beestone, Liane Harris, Douglas Nicolson, Shamita Ray, Verity Standen and Julian West) for their creativity, hard work, and the thought and time put into the project diaries. • The project partners: Bethnal Green Academy, Drover’s Day Centre, Oaklands School, Sonali Gardens, St Mary Magdalene’s Academy and The Sundial Centre, and for recruitment and support of participants. • Duckie and Wilton’s Music Hall for all the support during the project and over the weekend itself. • All of the participants, young and old, whose commitment, energy and imagination made the project possible. • All the Volunteer Project Assistants. • All the Weekend at Wilton’s Event Volunteers.
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