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Arts Production South East

Our mission is to become the leading organisation for the development of Live Art in the South East region and to develop The Basement venue as one of the UK’s leading venues for Live Art

We are committed to working with dynamic non-mainstream artists across the boundaries of Live Art, experimental theatre and performance.

We have a proven track record of helping artists to grow and develop new work, cultivating strong links with like-minded organisations regionally, nationally and internationally.

Our Services:

The Basement – a unique atmospheric multi-use arts space consisting of The Pit and The Space, in central Brighton for devising, producing and showcasing new work and for commercial hire.
Jubilee Square – BAPSE hold the event management role for Jubilee Square, located at the centre of the new Library development. This space is ideal for out door performance, exhibitions and commercial hire.
Supported Artist Scheme – A formal scheme offering new and emerging artists in the South East a structured programme of support and professional development for up to 3 years.
Artists Resource – A designated resource desk for artists, by appointment only. Includes access to a wide range of information, equipment and online resources.
Production Services – Professional production, event management and administrative services
Members – Access to our e-newsletter, discussion board, useful links and networks.

JUNE/JULY 2009

As part of our dedication to innovative and experimental Live Art practice, we have put together a programme that explores new ideas, formats and methods of presentation, creating a dazzling line up of Live Art work.

To download the new programme click here!

CUTTING THE CORD- Foundation:  A Work In Progress by Flying Eye Date: Thurs 25th June | Doors:  7pm & 9pm | Entry: FREE - TWO SHOWS!!

Where did you come from?  Where are you going? Can you recall the exact voice of your mother? Memories that flutter past and silently leave their traces.  Cutting The Cord is a promenade performance exploring the sense of what it means to belong.

SOUNDS LIKE... - University Of Sussex MA Contemporary Opera & Music Theatre Showcase Date: Mon 22nd June | Doors & Installation:  7pm | Performances: 7.30pm | Entry: FREE

Sounds Like...is an evening of newly devised music-theatre, musical installation and composition from the practitioners on this MA course at Susses University.  The pieces are linked through their investigation of and conflict with the tradition of opera and musical theatre, fuelling a challenge to what Opera and Music Theatre should sound and look like now...Come and find out!

Hearing Me Watching You? - Gregory Mickelborough

Voice Manifested - Adele Bates

Presents - Riikka Jokelainen

My Brain and Tongue Just Met - Vicky Tremain

TYPE PR PRESENTS...- AXXONN Featuring Tom Hall & Ian Rogers, Power Up & The Vainglories Date: Fri 17th July | Doors:  8pm | Entry: £5 in advance (£6.50 on the door)- Tickets available on the door or in advance from Resident Records: 01273 606312.


AXXONN takes all things beautiful - unicorns, showbags, stolen pens, J-Pop - and mashes it into noise, dirt and distortion to come up with what can only be described as a mix between 'Powernoise & Icecream'. AXXONN consists of solo artist and Room40 (Tenniscoats/Tujiko Noriko/Lawrence English & John Chantler) collaborator Tom Hall.
http://www.tomhall.com.au
http://www.myspace.com/ambrosechapeldestroysyou

Power Up Casio + Guitar + Violin + Voice + Xylophone + Boy + Girl + Computer = Power Up
http://www.myspace.com/powerupup

The VaingloriesGillian Alder has been writing scores for imaginary films as The Vainglories since 2003, The first live performance for The Vainglories was, as described on the tin: beautifully crafted electronica with dark undertones and scary undercurrents. Sat at a keyboard, laptop and FX Melbourne native Gillian Allder worked her songs by building up a background through the laptop into concisely structure songs with haunting piano leads over the top.
http://www.myspace.com/gilliealder

SUPPER CLUB AT THE BASEMENT: CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

For an art event deep underground.  A core of The Basement's supported artists curate the best of new and experimental arts from the UK.  We invite proposals of new works to showcase in 2009- all disaplines considered.  Please send one A4 page clearly outlining your proposal, CD, DVD, technical requirements,  and brief biog- with all contact details to: supperclub@thebasement.uk.com.   Supper Club is a not-for-profit event.  Please submit the lowest possible fees. 

Don't forget to check our website for profiles of our supported artists, details about our venues and archive information . For information about hiring either The Basement or Brighton's Jubilee Square contact Basement Arts Production, South East on 01273 699733 or info@thebasement.uk.com

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Supporters

Brighton and Hove City Council, Arts Council of England South East, SEEDA, Foyle Foundation and Awards for all

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