Raving is Sharing - A Fundraising Techno Event

Aim

We are raising funds to support our residency at Theatre Deli for the upcoming Voila! Theatre Festival, and our play "Sharing is Caring'.

Night promoter AM&EVE and BIG SISTER THEATRE are thrilled to announce their collaboration for one fundraising night of raving and sharing.

Big Sister is Theatre Deli’s Resident Company for the upcoming Voila! International Theatre Festival. Our play “Sharing is Caring: The European Dream” will be showing at the end of November. 

Tickets to the fundraising techno party are available on Resident Advisor.

For those who wish to support us but cannot make the party, we are very grateful and offer this Crowdfunder option instead.


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ABOUT THE PLAY

Friendship, Techno and Politics 🍻🎶 🌍

"SHARING IS CARING: THE EUROPEAN DREAM”


A Big Sister Theatre Production in collaboration with Theatre East N Bull

Written by Klervi Gavet 


Directed by Baris Celiloglu 



December 2024. 
A London squat gets busted. 
What starts as a tight-knit community full of utopian dreams of multicultural cohabitation soon descends into a nightmarish firing zone where no one is safe and no shot is too low. 



This metaphor on Europe examines our political legacy and the challenges of conflict resolution in times of unprecedented polarisation.

Reflecting on topical notions of mental health and class inequality, it asks two of the most burning questions of our times: What is privilege? Can one ever unlearn what they have been taught?

Themes: housing crisis, multiculturalism, inclusive leadership, collective thinking, political inheritance, conflict resolution, emotional intelligence, mental health, home/belonging

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THE TEAM

BIG SISTER THEATRE

A disruptive theatre company for the modern, inquisitive mind.

Big Sister is a place to come and reflect on the Big Brother tendencies of the present. We take world history out of memory holes, deconstruct hate narratives and societal norms into joyful havens of emotional intelligence for all.

 Ignorance is slavery. Vulnerability is strength. Difference is peace. 


THEATRE EAST N BULL

An award-winning international theatre company known for its thought-provoking multilingual productions dealing with current political themes of our era.

We translate and produce texts from the Mediterranean, Middle East, Balkans and Latin America which have a political and social focus as well as devising physical work. We are also known for our use of movement and visual imagery.

THE CREW

Artistic Director of Theatre East N Bull
Received ‘Best Director” Award 4 times (Italy, Mexico, 2x Turkey)
Directed shows at: Arcola, The Cockpit, Camden People’s Theatre, Etcetera, The Hen & Chickens, Theatro Technis, Edinburgh Festival…

Artistic Director of Big Sister
NYC Stella Adler Conservatory Graduate
“Sharing is Caring” is based on personal experiences living within a squatting community in London

Current Head of Practical Lighting at Punchdrunk
Head of Technical at C venues for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2017-2019), Production Assistant at Arcola Theatre (2015-2016)
Also worked at The Old Vic, The Unicorn, Park Theatre, The Finborough, Greenwich Theatre, The Yard, Jermyn Street, Charing Cross, King’s Head…

“Best Sound Designer of 2021” by Athens Art Film Festival
Has worked with Baris Celiloglu (The Parade), as well as Naz Yeni (Arcola Trustee).

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THE CAST

Sharing characters are all first and second-generation migrants, from diverse corners of Europe and the world: France, Italy, Balkans, Germany, Caribbeans, South Asia.

Make sure to follow us on socials ING and FB to be there first to hear about our casting calls and official cast.

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THE BUDGET

Putting on a show, even in R&D (research and development), isn't cheap. To pay everyone and get the things we need to work in good conditions, it would cost a little bit under £25K. It covers all the usual suspects - rehearsals, costumes, props, set design, marketing and producing fees - as well as a free reading and Q&A prior to our residency to involve housing communities and migrants in the conversation and development of the play.

We have secured a fraction of this amount plus some in-kind support, and have officially applied to the Arts Council Fund. We are now awaiting their verdict while applying to other grants and trusts.

In case we do not receive support from the Arts Council, this fundraiser, along with our ticket sales and seed funding from Theatre Deli, will likely be our financial bedrock. We will then operate under the dreaded profit-share model, where no one receives a proper salary and any 'profit' at the end is divided among the company.

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Thank you for sharing. Thank you for caring! And if you wish to rave with us in September, come this way.

Stay curious,

Big Sister Theatre

This project successfully funded on 4th November 2024