Conflict In The Square Workshops

Trouble In The Square & Risk the Biscuit have come together to collaborate on a new and exciting physical theatre show "BRIAN". 

BRIAN  tells the story of a young man who has decided to flee his home, in the pursuit of a better life. He becomes adrift at sea, and it is here that the story unfolds to be the story we all know.  Click here to learn more about the show

We have come together to raise money to host workshops as part of our Research and Development process, to bring all refugee communities who have been placed across the country the chance to be listened to, and have their story and journey being told through our new show. This is how we begin our project´s journey. Through community to community. 

*If you are a firm believer that this project should lift off the ground and lend an ear to those who need to be listened to, consider donate whichever you think suits you best. *

*Capture made by Michael Lynch during Temper Theatre´s Creators Residency where BRIAN as a concept was born. *

What are these workshops, you ask us?

Conflict In The Square workshops are a 3 hour long class, led by Artistic Director - Miguel Mota & Risk the Biscuit Artistic Director - Lewis Williams.
 

In these, we explore how through our favourite stories and journeys, we are able to create a conjunction of layers that make up an original creation. We spark your ideas, and help you turn these blueprints into something graspable, through the use of Total theatre and physical theatre techniques, and musical stimuli.

Who are these workshops aimed at?

Conflict In The Square workshops are aimed at people, institutions, and communities. These workshops are a result of the development of our project BRIAN, in which we tell the stories of immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers… through these workshops we spark interest, development, and most important of all, we allow for everyone to tell their story, their journey, their importance in this world through the kind words of theatre. 

Are these workshops for free?

Yes they are! We believe in expanding accessibility in theatre and creative development through reaching out to those with a less ordinary access to artistic development or any artistic platforms. 

.Are these workshops accessible to all levels of performance experience?

Our workshops are accessible to all levels - Whether you are a seasoned performer, freshly graduated from Drama School or University, or simply interested in the magical world of Theatre and Physical Theatre.

And people with disabilities?

We are proud to offer workshops for everyone. All you need to do is specify your disability and requirements.

Who are we?

Miguel Mota  - Trouble In The Square´s Artistic Director/Actor                                                                                Miguel Mota is the founder of Trouble In The Square, trained actor (at ACE, Porto), with a Bachelor Arts degree in Drama and Performance from Portsmouth University. Miguel is a Portuguese actor represented by Bronte Management whose practice is deeply rooted in theatre and physical theatre.                                                                                                    

 Actor/Dancer/Risk the Biscuit´s Artistic Director              Lewis Williams is a Welsh Actor and Dancer represented by David Ball Management. He graduated with a first class honours from East 15’s Acting and Contemporary Theatre course and now runs Risk The Biscuit Theatre. He has just finished performing as John in “The Pudding Club” as part of Camden Fringe and prior was Movement Directing a psychological surrealist show about Oscar Wildes time in prison called “Out of Depths” with Cutpurse Theatre. 

Activist Photographer                                                       Daniele Balsyte is a contemporary activist artist who explores socio-political issues through visual art. Her work challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about societal structures and their impacts on individuals and communities.

*Capture made by Michael Lynch during Temper Theatre´s Creators Residency where BRIAN as a concept was born. *