| Since moving to The Basement at the Argus Lofts building in central Brighton in 2003 Basement Arts Production, South East (BAPSE) has begun to establish itself as one of the region’s leading organisations for the development of Live Art and cross platform work. It has also given development and administrative support to new and emerging artists and arts organisations.
BAPSE was one of the main partner organisations for the delivery of the Grassroots Programme of Brighton & Hove’s UCP funded initiative, Making a Difference in 2005 and 2006 working alongside the Brighton & Hove Arts Commission. BAPSE was the lead organisation for their Head to Head training programme and also received funding for its Artists Resource. During this time a formal mentoring arrangement was established between BAPSE and Artsadmin in London.
During the last few years BAPSE has co-produced a number of high profile and ground breaking shows in The Basement including ‘The Other is You’ directed and performed by Station House Opera with simultaneous performances in The Basement and partner venues in Berlin and Groningen and ‘C90’ directed and performed by Daniel Kitson. – an experimental theatre piece originally performed in Edinburgh and reconceived specially for The Basement during the 2007 Brighton Festival.
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In 2006 BFAP applied for charitable status, which was granted in October 2006.
During 2006 and 2007 BAPSE has successfully raised £325,000 for the refurbishment of The Basement space. The new venue, and new company name, was launched in October 2007. The Venue has been transformed into a highly flexible space with 3 separate areas for devising, producing and showcasing new work, a meeting area and office accommodation for up to 15 people
2007 saw BAPSE achieve revenue funding status with Brighton & Hove City Council with 3 year revenue funding towards its work with new and emerging artists.
In January 2008, BAPSE will take over the event management role for Jubilee Square, Brighton’s new central square situated in front of Jubilee Library, only 100 metres away from the Basement enabling BAPSE to showcase outdoor work alongside work performed at The Basement. |
