Writer and performer Ri Baroche invites residents from across Hampshire to contribute their thoughts, ideas, writing and creativity to the development of a new musical-comedy about climate change - Call Me, Mother Nature!
Are you passionate about climate change? Or interested, but perhaps not sure where to start? Are you a keen writer? Or looking to give writing and creativity more of a go for 2025? This workshop is open to all (16+), whatever your experience or background.
There will be two sessions, in New Milton and Southampton, where Ri will guide you through a series of writing and improv activities to bring your ideas to life, and feed into the development of the show’s story and script. Each session will be co-led by an academic and specialist in the field of climate science and sustainability. You are welcome to attend one or both of the workshops. Lunch and refreshments provided, and dietary requirements/restrictions catered for.
Workshop details:
Saturday 25th January - 10.30-4pm, Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
with Dr Ian Williams, University of Southampton
Saturday 8th February - 10.30-4pm, Povey@Perrys, East Street, Southampton*
with Prof Denise Baden, University of Southampton and Southampton National Park City
*Please note, this location does not have step-free access
In addition to the workshops, there will be a chance to have your voice appear in the final piece. Recording will take place at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton on Monday 10th March between 12 and 4pm. This is not compulsory.
The final piece will be shared at MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton on Wednesday 19th March 2025, and tickets are Pay-What-You-Decide.
To sign-up, please complete this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9ma7Ue82hyfSUq509D_g9gbm2Mbs…
Any questions, please email Ri at ribaroche@gmail.com, or DM on Instagram @ribaroche
