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Programme
Tell Daddy
5.09., 6.09., 7.09. Show up at Festival Centre, Marijas street 11 | Free with registration
Hello,
I invite you to come and sit with me and tell me the things you would like to say to your father and cannot,for whatever reason. I will listen. I only speak English, but you can speak in whatever language you feel most comfortable with. Everything you say to me will be completely confidential.
You are welcome.
Bush Hartshorn
To sign up for a meeting with Bush on September 5 and 6, please buy a FREE ticket and reserve your slot. Please arrive exactly at the specified time.
On September 7 – first-come, first-served.
The performance takes place outdoors. Please choose clothing suitable for the weather.
About artist
After a 10 year career as a long distance truck driver ,Bush graduated from Dartington College of Arts in 1982 with a degree in Theatre Language. From that time onwards Bush has pursued a career as a community artist, dramaturge, performer, theatre programmer and artistic director in UK, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Ireland and Denmark where he was the Artistic Director of Dansehallerne Copenhagen.This has led to sitting on a variety of Boards,Arts Council and other grant giving panels & juries. In 2009 he qualified as a coach in Relational Dynamics which has informed his work in mentoring dance artists. Since January 2015 Bush has been mentoring/coaching artists in Australia,Taiwan,Cyprus,UK,Spain,Denmark, Czech Republic Lithuania,Hungary and Poland. Since retiring from his post as Head of Artist Development at Dancebase, Edinburgh, Scotland in 2021 he has expanded the number and frequency of delivering his workshop “Giving & Receiving Feedback’ as well as ongoing, mentoring of Artists from Hungary,Czech Republic, Lithuania & Taiwan. In 2023 Bush developed a one to one encounter titled “Tell Daddy” this has been presented at Festivals in Lithuania,Hungary, Ireland and Italy.This has all been underpinned by a lifelong commitment to Liverpool Football Club.
Cast
Concept, artist: Bush Hartshorn
Commisioned by: Be_kompanijos
Co-producer: Teatro Sardegna
Thanks to: Bek Berger
Supported by: British Council Latvia
5, 6, 7
September
14:00-18:00
Free with registration
Language
English & any language, participant's choice
Duration
5-30 min
Venue
1:1 performance
Free with registration
Supported by:
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