Norwich Theatre Explores Climate in New Creative Matters Season

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The Climate Crisis is the most pressing issue of our time, affecting people of all ages and backgrounds across the world. With the involvement of many artists, thinkers, activists and creative partners, Norwich Theatre venues will host a range of events and creative experiences exploring the climate crisis and presenting ways in which all of us can influence our collective future.

Creative Matters: Climate Stories is a year-long season, with performances, films, exhibitions, workshops and events that aim to stimulate discussion and make connections through creativity.

By telling climate stories that need to be heard, Norwich Theatre hopes to inspire individuals and communities to create social change.

Sam Dawson, Head of Creative Engagement at Norwich Theatre, said: “Creativity enables artists and audiences to imagine beyond the limitations of their own worlds, bringing voices together and revealing new paths forward.

“Through our theatres and other cultural venues across Norfolk, we aim to offer a safe space for audiences to contemplate, be challenged, learn and negotiate new thoughts around the climate crisis.”

You can get involved with monthly conversations about the climate in Theatre Conversations; get your voice heard during open mic night; watch a film about the sea or hear stories of television presenter and zoologist, George McGavin. More workshops, performances and events will be announced throughout the year.

Norwich Theatre is looking for partners to make or share work and local organisations to make a climate pledge. For information about how to take part, please visit norwichtheatre.org.

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