A few months after a first event, the Ortzaï Theatre proposed a second workshop on 5 September 2019, this time focusing on a more precise theme: the political theatre in the Gasperi district. This workshop was attended by members of theatre, music, dance, choir associations, NGO as well as media (including Radio Popular and El Correo). During this event, the
As the Polart Circle project is coming to an end, the Public Open University of Zagreb organized a second conference at its premises on July 17, 2019. Sitting around the large conference table, participants got an overview of the whole project, the activities and results of the project, with photos and videos to illustrate it. Programme Overview of project activities
On 8 July 2019, Cittadinanzattiva organised a conference in Rome to present the Polart Circle project and discuss the citizens’ issues related to current European policies and the last elections. Supported by the “Active Citizenship Network” of which it is a member, the association proposed a programme rich in reflections on the possible futures following the European elections. The event
The Ortzaï Theatre, based in Vitoria Gasteiz, Spain, conducted a two-day event on July 1st and 2nd, 2019 to promote the Polart Circle project. The event brought together professional and amateur artists, members of NGOs and cultural associations as well as media (including Radio Popular and El Correo). During these two days, a staging proposal was created by the so-called
On 9 April 2019, the Volcano Theatre participated in the event “It’s Your Swansea – Be Part of it” organised by “4theRegion Working together” in Wales. During this event, which gathered exhibitions and conferences about the actions carried out in the region, in Wales, in the United Kingdom and more widely in Europe, the Volcano Theatre presented the Polart Circle
On March 27, 2019, the Volcano Theatre participated in the “Spring Forward Festival What’s On” organized by the Take Art Association in the heart of Somerset County. Attracting both professional and amateur dancers, members of artistic associations, as well as students and residents of Somerset, the festival was an opportunity for Volcano to present the Polart Circle project to a
On 1 March 2019, Teatermaskinen invited many guests to a theatrical afternoon at its cultural reserve in Riddarhyttan. The event offered a wealth of activities ranging from the presentation of the Polart Circle project and the “Truth motherfucker – Tell the Truth” methodology, to participatory workshops for the attendees. Participants could hear the testimony of a group that tested the
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre (LMTA) organised a 3-day festival for its theatre and film students from 20 to 22 February 2019. During these three days, the participants discovered the Polart Circle project, its partners and theatrical workshops, as well as the MOOCs developed in Lithuania. They also had the opportunity to practice theatrical improvisation themselves, inspired by the methodology
On 4 February 2019, the Polart Circle project was presented in the conference room of the Thon Hotel EU in Brussels, at an event entitled “Initiatives, tools & performing arts to increase participation: focus on healthcare”, organised by Cittadinanzattiva. With the support of the Active Citizenship Network, of which the Italian association is a member, and Media Partner – Advances
In one of its conference rooms dedicated to lifelong learning and European projects, the Public Open University of Zagreb welcomed professionals from the cultural sector on 30 November 2018. This meeting aimed to present the Polart Circle project, its different stages, the activities taking place and the partners involved. The speakers also gave advice and recommendations to the participants regarding