3 Shows, 14 Weeks & Unforgettable Moments!
WEEK 1
WEEK 1
WEEK 1
Getting to know the project, getting to know each other. With both drama and art we explored the topic of benches, and connected as a new community group.
WEEK 2
WEEK 1
WEEK 1
Routed in theatre, this week was packed with storytelling, dancing and characters. We got curious about humans, the ways we use benches and fleeting moments of connection.
WEEK 3
WEEK 1
WEEK 3
Our first art session, using different tools, techniques and materials we began transforming cardboard boxes into central installation pieces.
WEEK 4
WEEK 4
WEEK 3
Finishing our box installations, now unrecognisable, cardboard boxes are instead sculptures, social statements, storytelling devices and whimsical entertainment pieces.
WEEK 5
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
Designing the second installation together, akin to advertising agencies, the company pitched ideas in smaller groups to propose a large scale takeover.
WEEK 6
WEEK 4
WEEK 5
Up-cycling fabric into unique and meaningful design. Working with fabric to ultimately dress the benches, we make sure the benches are bright and beautiful!
WEEK 7
WEEK 7
WEEK 7
Continuing with repurposing fabric, material and trims, a tapestry of stories has emerged. As we connect the fabric squares, we celebrate that the three art installations have been created!
WEEK 8
WEEK 7
WEEK 7
Starting the development of the theatre piece, we revisited themes, ideas and motifs that had sprung up in our art sessions. Physical theatre and character building alike has propelled us into devising mode.
WEEK 9
WEEK 7
WEEK 10
New scenes are emerging, we design stage games, and find new messages, voices and themes to platform.
WEEK 10
WEEK 12, 13, 14
WEEK 10
Structuring the games of the show, reordering the scenes and finding the narrative rhythm, we play, refine and rehearse.
WEEK 11
WEEK 12, 13, 14
WEEK 12, 13, 14
A final rehearsal before we hit the streets and deliver our Takeover events next week!
WEEK 12, 13, 14
WEEK 12, 13, 14
WEEK 12, 13, 14
We will see you on the streets of Kilburn!
MEET THE TEAM
Lucy
Lucy
Lucy
Hi everyone! I’m Lucy, Founder and Artistic Director of Patina People.
Ultimately I love creativity, I find it to be a powerful tool to explore lived experience, share stories, and celebrate human connection. In every context, I believe we are all stronger together and find so much joy in collaboration.
I look forward to meeting you!
Alaa
Lucy
Lucy
Hello! My name is Alaa Shasheet. I am a contemporary artist, photographer, and graphic designer.
I enjoy working and collaborating on creative projects and exploring various art topics, aiming to bring art and beauty to life. I also find joy in the creation process, which involves visual problem-solving and integrating various craft techniques.
Jay
Lucy
Jay
Hello, I’m Jay. I’m a theatre professional with tons of experience in drama and theatre.
Coming from a small island called Taiwan, rooted in Chinese culture but shaped by a diverse cross-cultural background, I see theatre as a platform to connect with people across the globe. As a director and facilitator in Applied Theatre, I’ve worked wi
Hello, I’m Jay. I’m a theatre professional with tons of experience in drama and theatre.
Coming from a small island called Taiwan, rooted in Chinese culture but shaped by a diverse cross-cultural background, I see theatre as a platform to connect with people across the globe. As a director and facilitator in Applied Theatre, I’ve worked with all kinds of people—from kids and teens to adults, older adults, and professionals worldwide. I’ve also performed on both stage and screen, which has deepened my understanding of the art. To me, theatre is a space where anyone, no matter where they’re from, can come together to play and share. I’m looking forward to hearing your voice and stories!