RESIDENCIES
ODAC is spaces for making, for the early stages, for the meeting point of people where great ideas can happen. Whenever possible, we’re interested in artists and companies spending several weeks of their process in our studios, and sometimes building long-term relationships between artists and local residents.
We offer residencies on an ad-hoc basis, and through more formalised programmes.
We Too Shall See / Wehna Kaman Hanshoof & Milk Presents, photo credit: Zbigniew Kotkiewicz
New Narratives is a studio space residency programme at ODAC, supporting the creation of new performance projects that challenge conventions and offer fresh perspectives on the world.
This year, we are proud to support five bold and diverse productions through New Narratives, chosen from a competitive pool of over 60 applications. Spanning a range of forms and voices, these projects reflect the richness of contemporary theatre-making. In the coming months, the artists behind them will take up residency in our studios, benefitting from free, dedicated rehearsal space as they develop their work. We can’t wait to welcome them.
You can find more information about the artists in residence here.
NEW NARRATIVES
Located in very different environments, both ODAC and LEVEL are predominantly spaces for making and exploration, without performance spaces.
We’re delighted to announce that the artists and companies selected for the residencies are Lisa Hammond & Rachael Spence - ‘Bunny’; Tam Reynolds a.k.a. Midgitte Bardot; and Jonny Leitch, Elana Binysh & Jenny Davies, who all receive studio space in the new year and a financial contribution towards their time and expenses on the project.
Creative Director, Daniel Pitt said: ‘As ODAC continues to step up our artist support activities, we're delighted to partner with Level as another 'creation centre' with a complementary perspective so that together we can provide space for reflection and focus for disabled artists' new ideas.’
You can find out more about the artist selected for this commission and their projects in our ‘IN THE SPACE WITH…’ interview series. We spoke with Jonny Leitch, Elana Binysh and Jenny Davies about their project ‘Never Made Sense’ and Tam Reynolds on their show ‘Shooting from Below’.
PARALLEL PERSPECTIVES
INTERVENTION 01
In 2022-23, ODAC partnered with neighbouring theatre New Diorama Theatre on their ‘Intervention 01’, A Season of No Shows to instead focus on R&D, relieved of pressure for programming or immediate outcomes. ODAC was involved in the selection process and many of the selected companies’ residencies took place in our studios.
'Intervention 01' is an NDT project, supported by two creative partners, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and ODAC, building on the two organisations' close working relationship. Funding partners include Arts Council England National Lottery Project Grants, Jerwood Arts and the Harold Hyam Wingate Foundation.
Evita Too by Sh!t Theatre. Photo credit: Zbigniew kotkiewicz
If you have a project, Creative Director Daniel Pitt would love to hear.
