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Basement 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.

News

The Basement would like to welcome Fevered Sleep.  David Harradine and his crew are currently residing in The Basement for April and May, creating performances and an installation as part of An Infinite Line: Brighton.

Fevered Sleep, one of the UK's most consistently inventive performance makers presents the world premiere of An Infinite Line , a meditation on, evocation of and response to the particular quality of light in Brighton.

World Premiere, Brighton Festival Commission

Sat 3, Mon 5 - Sat 10, Tue 13 - Thu 15, Sat 17, Thu 22 & Sat 24, 8pm
Fri 16 & Fri 23, 6pm & 9pm
approx performance running time: 75 mins

FREE Installation opening times;
Thu 8, Fri 9, Sat 10, Wed 14, Thu 15, Sat 17 & Thu 22, 2pm - 5pm
Fri 16, 1pm - 4pm
Mon 19 - Wed 21, 2pm - 5pm & 6pm - 9pm
Post-show talks Wed 14 & Thu 22

To purchase tickets, visit www.brightonfestival.org or phone 01273 709709.  For more information on the show visit the Brighton Festival website or pick up the festival brochure.

The Basement require a pool of volunteer stewards for forthcoming events. We are looking for motivated reliable and enthusiastic individuals who have an interest in gaining some behind the scenes experience at a vibrant arts venue. Ideally we are looking for someone who is able to commit to stewarding at events on an ad hoc basis at The Basement.

This position offers the opportunity to experience first hand day to day running of a busy venue and stewarding at performance events. Would suit those looking for production and venue management experience.

If you are interested in this post please send a covering letter and CV to:

Harriet Clark , The Basement, Argus Lofts, 24 Kensington Street, Brighton, BN1 4AJ or to info@thebasement.uk.com.

BAPSE supported Artist and Network Engineer Katie Etheridge presents Faceback TM at BAC's   Trashy Multi-Artform Bingo Blowout  on the 10th May. Join the Faceback TM community and meet real live people! Its as easy as having your photo taken. Other delights include  a marathon game of table tennis (Search Party), Future Shorts presenting short films around the theme of play, game playing experimenters Coney, Hide and Seek and The Society of Wonders and Jamie Fletcher playing two chords on a piano for an hour until he gets cramp and his fingers start bleeding. There's also a Scratch Night, Katie Etheridge's Faceback, Paul Granjon disco dancing with robots and bands in the cafe . Come dressed as your childhood self for a late night of fun, drinks, dancing, bands and some committed play time.  10 May ? 7pm – 1am  £10 / £6 Concs  Book Online:  www.bac.org.uk  Box Office : 020 7223 2223 Minicom: 020 7223 5311 BAC, Lavender Hill, Battersea,  London  SW11 5TN

BAPSE supported artist, Augusto Corrieri, will be performing at The Nightingale Theatre as part of Short Cuts on 3rd & 20th May, 7.00pm & 9.00pm. Tickets are £8.50 / £6.50. The evening will consist of four new performances by emerging artists Sonja Jokiniemi (Finland),Drunken Masks (UK), Augusto Corrieri (UK/Italy), and Matt Jackson (US). A dance performance of intimate portraits and plastic-like forms. A physical theatre piece looking at what happens when our masks break down. Short performance interludes that tease the audience's expectations. And a puppet's abstract attempt at overcoming his regrets and finding resolution. Experimental dance and physical theatre come together in the work of four companies, exploring what lingers in the ruins: fragments, failures, what we would rather forget. Every ending contains infinite beginnings. The end. Ok, lets begin…

Also appearing at The Nightingale Theatre in May are, BAPSE supported artists, The Two Wrongies, consisting of Janine Fletcher and Avis Cockbill, presenting the world premiere of ‘THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES', 14th & 15th May 7.30pm, tickets£8.50/£6.50.

Two wrongs don't make a right, right? Wrong! Like flashers in the park, the Two Wrongies expose their most vulnerable bits of carefully crafted choreography and poignant patter, revealing memories and aspirations trapped inside a world of chaos and lunacy. The double act who dare to do the dirty… *contains wanton dance with gay abandon. The terrible twins of performance concoct their work in a melting pot of influences from performative and artistic disciplines. They use comedy, choreographed moments and a considered visual impact that is impossible to pigeonhole.

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 .

If you are having difficulties receiving our newsletter please can you enter info@thebasement.uk.com into your address book, this will help prevent the newsletter from being put straight into your junk folder. 

Supporters

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

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