Make Shift Meet-Ups are a space for early career creatives to come together. Meet other creatives in the city, learn from established practitioners, and think about the next steps in your creative career.

Each month we have a guest from the Pervasive Media Studio who works in the creative industries. They will be on hand to speak about their work and can give advice. Guest speakers are experts in their field.

This monthwe are joined by the wonderfully talented artist, theatre maker and convenor, Tom Marshman.

Tom has been producing works for 21 years, exploring music audio tours, theatre production and cabaret.

An overarching theme in Tom’s work is LGBTQ+ experiences. His work actively encourages dialogue with participants through socially engaged processes like “Tea Parties”, glimpsing at every day life to tell unpretentious stories, particularly those omitted through archival silence.

In this thoughtful session, Tom will explore the tension between storytelling as a means for placemaking, and storytelling for (or with) communities. Tom is particularly interested in what is ‘gained and lost’ from each of these, thematically, but also practical considerations around comissioning and touring works.

Benefits of Make Shift

• Find out about Watershed, the Pervasive Media Studio and what we offer to South West based creatives
• A chilled space where you can meet and chat with other creatives
• Talks from creative practitioners on anything from finding funds for your project to how to do your tax return

Timings

You are welcome to arrive from 17:30. The hosted element of the event will start at 17:45 and finish at 20:00. Don't worry if you can't make it for the beginning of the session or stay for the whole session.

Make Shift Meetups are made possible with support from Bristol City Council.