Top 5 Reasons Not To Miss Departure Lounge Festival 2021

Published Wednesday 14th Jul 2021
There's just one day to go until In Good Company's Departure Lounge 2021. Read why you should not miss Midlands' arts festival of fresh and contemporary theatre.

1) Have Your Say

DL 2021 Panel Discussion

In response to how many freelancers are stepping up to be heard after the events of 2020, you can join the conversation and have your say at this year’s online panel discussion.

Join us on Zoom for this important discussion chaired by Lyn Gardner.

The panel brings together: Sarah Brigham (Artistic Director & CEO of Derby Theatre); Dr Cecila Wee (Independent curator, educator and agitator) Sunita Hinduja and Adele Thomas from Freelancers Make Theatre Work and Amanda Parker from Inc Arts.

Freelancers are entitled to feel safe at all times
Lyn Gardner

Ahead of the #Departure2021 panel discussion, read Lyn Gardner’s blog discussing the needs of freelancers on The Stage.

2) Support Emerging Artists

Artists sharing works-in-development this year include Lauren RussellNeal Pike and Nadia Nadarajah as part of the REPRESENT: Disabled Artists Showcase.

DL 2021: Represent Showcase

3) Be part of a Supportive Network

This year, join the Snack and Chat Networking Lunch online gathering on Gathertown.

4) Try New Types of Theatre

Audiences can try something new with a range of immersive and experiential theatre. The line-up this year includes Cloudscapes by Gobbledegook Theatre and Mouthful of Salt and Soil Audio Walk by Jo Tyabji.

DL 2021 Outdoor Events

5) Diverse Audiences. Diverse Shows

BONUS: Catch Up & Have Fun!

We’re all overdue a good theatre catch up after a year of lockdown, isolation, furlough and working from home. We can’t wait to see you!

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