These recent times have been some of the hardest challenges we've faced and as a community, it hit us pretty hard. However during these difficult times, here at Pocket Size Theatre, we wanted to spread a little positivity and celebrate the work that people are still managing to generate during these difficult times. In this ‘Spotlight On’ series, we'll be speaking to our friends in the industry to share what they are up to during these challenging times and how you can be involved.
Let's stick together, share the love and get through this as a community!
Here we caught up with Laura Dredger and Ingrid Mackinnon, co-creators of Movespace - a space for movement directors and movement creatives to connect and share.
Can you give us a little intro into who Movespace are and what you do?
I: MoveSpace was founded in 2017 by Laura and myself, with a mutual desire to connect to other Movement Directors working in the UK and the International theatre industry. MoveSpace was developed by two colleagues who met once a month for coffee to discuss both personal and professional issues. After each meeting, we felt empowered from the support and guidance given by the other.
What made you want to start Movespace?
I: Realising the importance of building a network of like-minded peers, we are committed to connecting Movement Directors to create a space to discuss issues, network and share practice. The need to build a community. Also as theatre makers, we wanted to create something.
L: In the industry, there was support for other roles, like directors, writers amongst others, and we felt that there was a lack of professional development support for movement practitioners. The hope was that by building this network we could then be in a position to facilitate this support and open a dialogue.
