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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.

“ We Call Him… Sir Sidney Poitier ”

Posted on Wed 16 Nov 2016 by Roger Griffith

Roger Griffith discusses why Sir Sidney Poitier is one of his all time heroes, and why In The Heat of the Night has both inspired and infuriated him.

Prince

“ Prince: Dance, Music, Sex, Romance - and God ”

Posted on Fri 11 Nov 2016 by Edson Burton

In the lead up to our Prince night at Colston Hall, Dr Edson Burton talks about why Prince 'is missed now more than ever'...

Front cover image of Watershed Impact Report 2015/2016

  Impact Report 2015/2016

Thu 10 Nov 2016

Find out how the generosity of our audience has helped young people to develop their creative voice, build stronger partnerships with diverse groups and celebrate talented artists on an international platform.

Ujima Radio

“ Straight Outta Compton-inspired Playlist ”

Posted on Thu 27 Oct 2016 by DJ Style

Ujima Radio's DJ Style introduces music inspired by the N.W.A biopic Straight Outta Compton...

Jazlyn Pinckney

“ Tina: What's Love Got To Do With It?-inspired Playlist ”

Posted on Thu 27 Oct 2016 by Jazlyn Pinckney

Jazlyn Pinckney - who knows a thing or two about championing women in music - presents a cracking playlist inspired by the great Tina Turner...

Adam Murray

“ Jimi: All Is By My Side-inspired Playlist ”

Posted on Thu 27 Oct 2016 by Adam Murray

Go on a journey from Hendrix to hip hop as Come The Revolution co-curator Adam Murray introduces a playlist inspired by Hendrix biopic Jimi: All Is By My Side.

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.