It creates a space for BIPOC artists to collaborate and create works that explore intersectional social issues (race, gender, class, and ethnicity) that exist within their communities and those of their peers.

Haramacy is comprised of an online residency program and an evening of multi arts performances hosted at the Trinity Centre in Bristol; bringing together sound, light, visual, dance, words, and more to celebrate outsider narratives.

The title Haramacy, is an amalgamation of the Arabic word ‘haram’, meaning indecent or forbidden, and the English word ‘pharmacy’, implying a safe, trustworthy space that prescribes the antidote to ailments caused by intersectional, social issues.

Now in its 3rd edition, Haramacy is presented by COMMUN in London, Bristol, and Birmingham to advocate for higher BIPOC participation in the Arts.

Click here to watch a short film about the 1st Haramacy program hosted in London:

Participating artists include:

• Anika Deb
• Ayan Cilmi
• Deepraj Singh
• Qezz Gill
• Shagufta K Iqbal
• Yaz

About COMMUN

COMMUN is a combined arts organisation with a focus on community building for emerging and mid-career Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) artists. Through projects, events, and digital media, COMMUN creates opportunities for BIPOC artists to collaborate and create works to achieve a greater understanding for ‘othered’ people in our society. Follow Haramacy on Instagram. Engage with COMMUN online.

Funded by Arts Council England Foyle Foundation COMMUN

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In this performance people are invited to connect with Ania’s family in Venezuela and with the severe humanitarian crisis they live in, challenging the boundaries of acting and caring for one another, as mediums for survival, transformation and belonging.

Performances take place at 3pm & 7.30pm.

Upon arriving at Guayabo, audiences will be required to provide their phone number in order to participate in the event.

Please note: This work contains graphic description of violence and is recommended 16+

Guayabo is presented as part of IGNiTE, Trinity's in-house programme of theatre and dance and was developed by Ania during her IGNiTE residency 2018/2019. Find out more about IGNiTE here.

www.aniavarez.com

Guayabo Premiered at the SPILL Festival of Performance, 2018. Part of the SPILL OPEN, supported by the Jerwood Charitable Foundation. This work was made with the support of Trinity Community Arts through the IGNiTE Residency Programme and Arts Council England.

Image credit: Paul Samuel White

During the afternoon prior to performing his show as part of Trinity’s IGNiTE, Scottee gave a workshop titled “Making Stuff About Stuff”. The session was delivered in an open-minded, safe space, allowing all participants to exchange ideas freely.

Those who attended were able to share amongst one another and with theatre maker and performer Scottee himself. They discussed ways of finding inspiration for creating new work through different exercises.

Scottee introduced ways of finding new themes to develop new meaningful work. He started off by encouraging the participants to create a list of words that reflects their identity in their own eyes and the eyes of others.

In the second phase of the workshop, Scottee invited the participants to create a list of what makes them angry and to choose one of these particular ideas and write a “rant” about it.

"It felt like a really safe and generous moment. I liked having less 'showing work' and more talking about creative process in an interactive way" - workshop participant

There are plenty more IGNiTE workshops around the corner. Why not join Shane Shambhu (Confessions of a Cockney Temple Dancer,10 Mar) or Akeim Toussaint in the day time (before Windows of Displacement, 23 Mar), or drop in just before Rent Party (16 Mar) take to the stage for a dance workshop?

Wednesday 2nd November, 2pm-6pm

Free event suitable for dancers, movers, shakers, theatre practitioners, live artists, circus performers and anyone else who fancies it!

Join Karla Shacklock for an afternoon of tea and nice biscuits, which will include talking, reflecting, listening, and above all thinking about how performance artists can get out of their boxes.

An opportunity for artists, producers, programmers, funders and venues to come together, to have authentic conversations (no holds barred except moaning!), to play with thinking in new ways and to consider how we can work together in order to survive and thrive.

Karla will share her OOTB experience and you will hear a group of inspiring dance legends, such as Charlotte Vincent, Theo Clinkard, Jean Abreu, Liz Aggiss, Wendy Houston, Ben Duke, Lailla Diallo, talk about theirs. This is an opportunity to enjoy some safe time and space to think about your own journey.

Topics will include: touring, funding, health and wellbeing, networking, parenthood, and generally how to keep going when it starts to feel tough. Hopefully you'll leave feeling a bit safer, more empowered and like you are part of a wide and special world.

Free -RSVP via Eventbrite

This is one of five free and accessible OOTB events taking place across the UK at Pavilion South West, Yorkshire Dance, Dance4, South East Dance.

OOTB is a Karla Shacklock Company project, supported by Arts Council England, Theatre Bristol, Trinity Community Arts, Bath Dance, Bristol City Council, Yorkshire Dance, Pavilion Dance South West, Dance4, South East Dance and Barnsley Civic.

Image courtesy of Giulia Pecorari, designer and photographer.

'Frustra' - Through humour, striking imagery and powerful intricate movement a story unravels between a man and a woman. Competition builds, passion increases and the dancers' blood boils as they attempt to out do each other in a fast paced ‘pas de deux’. An Argentine tango…..perhaps.

'Breath:Taking' - A thoughtful duet exploring grief, 'Breath:Taking' was created in tribute to Julia's nephew Conrad, killed whilst serving in Afghanistan. Using Mike York's visual arts work 'Empty Chairs' as it's impetus, this piece explores the space left behind by those we have lost.

'Endeavour' - Exploring our love/hate relationship with reality TV competitions 'Endeavour' takes a satirical swipe at shows such as Crufts and Great British Menu. Giving a humorous nod to a range of dance styles and a light hearted look at the evolution of human kind.

“I would like to thank Julia for bringing passion, humour, fun and above all audience engagement.” Deryk Newland, Pavilion Dance South West

Have a drink on us! Each ticket purchased entitles you to one free glass of wine on entry.

Gerry Attics

here are now seniors' dance companies in many cities. They work with professional choreographers to make dance pieces which build on the presence, experience and movement characteristics of elders and create stunning theatre. The best known is probably Sadlers Wells' Company of Elders, and there are companies in Bath, Cardiff, Caernarfon, the North East and various London boroughs to name a few.

They produce dance performance which stands up in terms of artistic excellence and telling content, and showcases older people's creativity.

It's time for this to happen in Bristol!

Two taster session are taking place in April and May to kickstart Bristol's own Dance Performance Company for over-55s. The company will be for people with or without dance experience, whatever your age, size, background or movement range.

If you love dancing, used to dance when you were younger, have always wanted to dance, or are drawn to performance, this company is for you! The focus will be on developing and expanding movement and dance skills, exploring different aspects of movement, and creating a dance performance based on members' ideas and experiences.

The company will be led by Julia Thorneycroft.

Julia has many years experience of creating, directing and teaching dance in professional, community and academic contexts. She is Programme Leader for the Dance Foundation Degree,City of Bristol College, and has Artistic Director roles for Kinesis Youth Dance Company, and Julia Thorneycroft Young Dancers Company. Her performance company, Julia Thorneycroft Dance, creates accessible dance theatre that explores current social themes and human nature, engaging the core human emotions of its audience. She is committed to reaching out beyond traditional theatre space into outdoor festivals and rural touring.

https://juliathorneycroftdancetheatre.com

For further information or to book a place at one of the taster sessions, please contact Jude Williams:

• Phone or text: 0798 936 1389

• Email: jude.blodwen@blueyonder.co.uk

Gas Girls .. excellently researched and performed, powerfully staged and unforgettable, this is community theatre at its very best..’ Cherry Ann Knott, HLF

"It was fantastic, such an incredible story, and performed with sensitivity and an enthusiastic talented cast."

"A fantastic portrayal of a real life story. Very powerful, the more so because it was true."

Celebrating 40yrs of music at Trinity

Showcasing the best of Bristol so join us for what is always a great day out.

Garden Stage:

Master's of ceremonies: Alice Taylor-Matthews & Edson Burton

Trinity Music Training / Temple Records- 12:00pm
Bodywork - 12:30pm
Luui - 1:20pm
Yama Warashi - 2:30pm
Many Monika - 3:45pm
The Evil Usses - 5:00pm
Bristol Samba - Bloco Carnavalesco - 5:45pm
The Most Trio ft Lil Rhys & Eva Lazarus - 6:15pm
Lionpulse Official - 7:15pm
RSD - 8pm

This year we have more exciting activities to get involved in...

Arnold's Big Adventure - by Tessa Bide: Taking place in a special bell tent, Arnold's Big Adventure features beautiful shadow puppetry, wonderful original music to sing along to & plenty of thrilling surprises along the way... 11am & 1pm / £5 / ages 3+ (due to limited capacity for Arnold's Big Adventure advance tickets are recommended)

Cinco Coisas: Is a solo show structured around the five basic needs of a child – Place, Nurture, Support, Protection and Limitation. Through dance, play, clowning and improvisation it proposes to lead the audience on a purely human experience.

Jimmy Cauty’s (The ADP Riot Tour 2016): Following the ADP's critically-acclaimed appearance at Banksy's Dismaland last summer, the installation has taken to the road, re-housed in a specially converted shipping container, which will open its doors to visitors across the country, at the sites of historic riots. Trinity will be its home from 29th April: 6pm - 8th May: 9pm. open daily 10am - 7pm

Drumming Workshops of India: A positive, enthusiastic Indian drumming session that teaches a group of children about Indian drumming culture. They cover the basic Indian rhythms and drumming techniques using a wide variety of percussion. Covering the basic Indian rhythms and drumming techniques using a wide variety of percussion. They also cover a brief history of drumming culture in India, including teaching the Indian drumming language.

Bristol Samba: We will have an amazing performance from Bristol Samba. They're one of our resident groups and its always great to have them perform at our events.

Pixel Whipped: Will be joining us again this year with their amazing array of retro games consoles for you all to play.

Trinity's Garden Party is free but we welcome donations in support of of the ongoing charitable work of Trinity Community Arts. You can donate on the day or beforehand via Bristol Ticket Shop (donation does not guarantee entry)

Trinity is sorry to announce that, due to a mistake on our part, Daddy G is unavailable to perform at this year's Garden Party, Sunday 8th May.

We are sorry to have caused confusion. Daddy G is a long-standing supporter of the Trinity Centre and we look forward to working with him on future events.

We will be announcing the change of lineup and new headline shortly and look forward to seeing you all for our '40 Years of Music' celebration.

Please be advised that, due to the small size of our site and large anticipated crowd numbers, dogs will not be permitted entry, with the exception of guide dogs.

Full Bloom Festival – join Gerry’s Attic over 55’s Dance Company for an afternoon of workshops followed by an evening of discussion and performance.

Festival daytime schedule:

3pm-4pm: Contemporary dance workshop, led by Julia Thorneycroft, Director of Julia Thorneycroft Dance and lead in Gerry's Attic Dance. Julia's work focuses on creating accessible dance theatre that explores current social themes and human nature, engaging the core human emotions of its audience.

To register on the 3pm workshop please click here

4pm-5pm: Contemporary dance workshop, led by Vicki Hearne, Director of Untold Dance Theatre and co-lead in Gerry's Attic Dance. Vicki's work explores confidence and self-esteem in women of varying ages. This workshop will build on your creativity with the chance to learn a range of different movement phrases.

To register on the 4pm workshop please click here

Free dance workshops are available for over-55s of any ability.

These workshops are Free and presented as part of the Full Bloom Festival. They are followed by a ticketed evening of discussion and performances. To find out more click here.

7:00pm: A discussion panel with speakers from Pavilion Dance South West, LinkAge and Lea Anderson, talking about dance for older people.

7:30pm: Interval

8:00pm: Come and see a dazzling performance showcasing the tireless work of Gerry’s Attic Dance company, including a new piece by renowned choreographer, Lea Anderson with guest performances from Yama ad Striking Attitudes.

Prices and Admission: Tickets for the evening performance are £7. This evening's performances are part of the Full Bloom Festival which includes daytime workshops.

For more info on the workshops and activities during the daytime please click here.

7.30pm
Performance showcasing the work of Gerry’s Attic dance including a new piece by renowned choreographer Charlotte Vincent with a guest performance from Striking Attitudes.

This performance will be preceeded by a free panel discussion in the theatre from 6.30pm, the panel will be free to attend but please book your place here to confirm.

Why not join us on Saturday and Sunday for public workshops, available for over-55s of any ability. Availability will be limited so please book your place here. Tickets are £3 per person.

Tickets for Sunday's performances can be found here

Flamenco Express returns with another cargo of heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola, and tonight, another Flamenco Express Star returns in the shape of crowd-pulling pocket dynamo Titi Flores.

About Titi Flores
A furiously effervescent dancer of unique power, imagination and grace.
A gypsy from Arcos de la Frontera, he shared the stage with artists such as Camaron de la Isla, Paco Toronjo, Aurora Vargas, Chiquetete, Turronero and Chano Lobato from the age of 15. After relocating to Madrid he worked with La Tati, Rafael Amargo, Cristobal Reyes and Juan Andres Maya and has recently founded his own dance company Companaa Titi Flores.

About El Pola
Known for over twenty years as a formidably talented singer dedicated to the purest flamenco, Antonio El Pola has grown to fill the greatest stages, performing with many legends of the art, such as La Chana, Paco de Lucia, Juan El Camas, Concha Vargas, Antonio Moya and Juan Castor. A true custodian of the flamenco history.
A regular partner of Titi.

About Flamenco Express
Flamenco Express is a touring dance company presenting established and emerging flamenco artists to UK audiences in elemental performances true to the spirit and conviction of flamenco. Flamenco is as universal, powerful and versatile as the blues, as epic as opera, and as delicate and pin-sharp as ballet.

For over thirty years, Flamenco Express has existed to do justice to this unique art form by choosing the best artists and allowing them total freedom of expression. The result is a new emotional and artistic experience every night, delivered by an astonishing range of talent.

This show includes BSL interpretation and is an outdoor performance.

On Fireside
“It was a fantastic, atmospheric, both tense and funny performance. The acrobatics was awesome” Audience member in Derby

“Fantastic entertainment, very funny, extremely talented guys! Well done!” in Derby

Emergenc(i)es

Control and Calculation : Inheriting Liberation : Improvised Publics

The exhibition will explore how the emergence of alternative social possibilities has become an emergency in our current historical moment.

Performance, education activities, visual art, screenings, installations, workshops and a library-cum-pharmacy will examine how we approach and diagnose the problems we collectively face.

Emergenc(i)es will exhibit creative practices and educational sessions that can help resist and transform challenging conditions within and between our communities.

Between 12-2 every week day there will be a hosted lunchtime 'Gathering' that will provide an opportunity to practice improvisation with others.

Performances, art and facilitation from: Anushiye Yarnell, Shannon Woodcock, Madhu Krishnan, Martin Crowley, Bela Emerson, Lidia Pereira / the Immaterial Labour Union Zine, Alex Wardrop, Maggie Nicols, Ben Owen + friends, Corey Mwamba, Charlotte Cooper, Ann Heilmann, Alix Hyde, Katia Barrett, Hannah Schling, Dusan Mihajlovic, Rosie Lewis and more tbc!

Exhibition and events run from Monday 6th June - Friday 17th June.

All events free thanks to funding from Awards for All, no booking required, just turn up.