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Bristol has the highest concentration of Beasts (of Balance) in the world

Posted on Wed 7 Dec 2016

An exciting new kind of digital and physical game, developed in Bristol with help from Watershed, Bath university researchers and a group of local 8-12 year olds, has hit the shelves of John Lewis and Harrods in time for Christmas!

Warm Up at Watershed

Posted on Wed 30 Nov 2016

There's no denying it - it's getting colder outside and... it must be nearly Christmas! Here at Watershed we'd like to ease you into the festive season with a warm welcome in the Café/Bar.

Giving Tuesday

Giving Tuesday: a day for giving

Posted on Tue 29 Nov 2016

Forget the excesses and consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday – Tue 29 Nov, was #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving, and it's the perfect antidote to the two biggest shopping days of the year.

Photo by Topher McGrillis © RSC

Watershed and Royal Shakespeare Company announce Creative Lab

Posted on Fri 25 Nov 2016

This December the Royal Shakespeare Company, Watershed and nine fantastic creative practitioners will come together in Stratford-Upon-Avon for a ground-breaking R&D lab.

Hirsch & Mann revealed as winners of Playable City Award

Posted on Wed 26 Oct 2016

We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2016 international Playable City Award® as UK based design and technology consultancy Hirsch & Mann, who will transform everyday pedestrian crossings into playful multi-sensory experiences.

Acquatic Pathways - photo by Beto Figueiroa

Watershed recognised for Ambition

Posted on Tue 25 Oct 2016

We are thrilled to announce that Watershed has been awarded a substantial grant by Arts Council England for our new Creative Producers International programme.

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Get the A-List treatment with our Film-themed Christmas Party Package

Posted on Tue 18 Oct 2016

Are you still looking for a place to host your Christmas party? Perhaps you’ve wanted to have a James Bond, Harry Potter, Top Gun, Star Wars or other film-themed bash? Then look no further – our movie-mad Events team are here to help you put on an A-list night to remember with our Christmas Party Package.

Afrika Eye Festival returns

Posted on Tue 11 Oct 2016

Afrika Eye - the South West’s biggest celebration of African cinema and culture – returns in November with a packed weekend of new films, discussions, family workshops plus live music featuring Abass Dodoo, the Ghanaian master drummer.

Urbanimals 2015 Award Winner (photo by Paul Blakemore)

Fourth international Playable City Award Shortlist Revealed

Posted on Thu 22 Sept 2016

From emotionally responsive signposts to mischievous footprints, the Playable City Award’s eight shortlisted projects place journeys at the heart of the future city. Now open for your comments.

Image by Max McClure

Open Sourcing our Approach to Creative R&D

Posted on Thu 22 Sept 2016

Today we are sharing two pieces of work, a guide to running a Watershed Sandbox and the REACT Report which distills the learning from our collaboration with five Universities over the past four years.

‘A small film with a big heart’ – Esther May Campbell’s first feature opens at Watershed

Posted on Tue 20 Sept 2016

Light Years opens at Watershed with a special preview screening at Encounters Short Film Festival and is the first feature from Bristol-based Esther May Campbell, starring singer-songwriter Beth Orton. A lyrical drama about family relationships wilting in the late summer heat, Light Years is Beth Orton’s big screen acting debut.