Theatre
Meaningful change requires us to use both hearts and minds. In making our work, science sits as the mind and theatre is the heart.
Credit: Drew Forsyth
The Wicked Problem
(Re:Con Commission)
Early in 2020, Contact Theatre shared details of a new project Re:Con x Contact: Bee the Change, which had Contact Theatre commission artists to explore themes around climate change, and specifically what this looks like for the future of Manchester.
As well as Contact Theatre, the project is funded by Julie’s Bicycle as part of their Arts Council England Season for Change programme, and also C-Change.
We’re delighted to announce that the Re:Con producers selected Ergon Theatre as the commission winner.
The Re:Con team said:
We at Re:Con are thrilled to announce Ergon Theatre as the chosen artists for our ‘Bee The Change’ commission.
We believe their idea of an interactive performance on climate justice and equity will highlight the more overlooked discussions of climate breakdown and challenge audience members to think critically about its effects on everyday people. Ergon have engaged in these difficult questions in past projects and so we feel this commission will develop their work significantly and look into making their art more sustainable.
After much pandemic delay, Ergon: The Wicked Problem premiered at Contact Theatre in Manchester from 03/11 - 06/11 and Lancaster Arts in Lancaster on 09/11 as part of Manchesters contribution to COP26.
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