Projects which were specially commissioned, or were part of working with the local community
Category: Community projects
The Dave Pearson Studio
The Dave Pearson Studio shares its space with Apna Rossendale - this explains what links the two organisations.
Apna Rossendale
Apna Rossendale is a community resource based in the Dave Pearson Studio. Founded by Arry Nessa and Bob Frith it provides a space mainly for local women from South Asian heritage to meet
2018 The Moonwatcher
A short tour of stories partly derived from interviews with members of the South Asian communities in Rossendale
2014-18 Different Moons
A three year community project based in Haslingden, and working mainly with women and young people from the local South Asian communities
2009 Deep Time Cabaret
An experimental and cabaret-type show developed for a small cast
1998 The Boo and Beyond the Boundary
In 1998 Horse + Bamboo took ownership of a new workshop, which enabled the company to open its own venue, The Boo.
1994/6/7 Westminster Easter Events
In 1994 and 1996 I was invited to direct the Good Friday events at Westminster. A parade from Central Hall via the Cathedral to the Abbey, where we finished with a performance in the Abbey.
Community Events – 1985 Wolviston, 1987 Pilton
During the 1980s we worked on a number of large-scale community residencies, each culminating in a series of events including parades, performances and site-specific artwork
1984 Manchester Cathedral Crib
A specially commissioned crib and dedication ceremony at Manchester Cathedral
1981 – 2006 Guided Imagery
Immersive and large-scale projects specially created for people with learning differences.
1978 onwards – Community Fires, Horse-Fairs and Parades
Projects created for and with local communities