Projects which were specially commissioned, or were part of working with the local community
Category: Community projects
The Whitaker Cabinet of Curiosities
The Whitaker is Rossendale’s Museum and Art Gallery. It was gifted by Richard Whitaker, along with its surrounding park, to the people of Rossendale in 1907. In 2019 it was awarded a Heritage Lottery Grant and is currently undergoing a...
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