The Green Roofs
Look at Bath from any angle and chances are you’ll notice, nestled in amongst the Georgian stonework, some long lime-green strips of copper roofing….
Welcome to The Green Roofs: home of Kilter’s 2011-2014 durational project!
OPPORTUNITIES: We are currently looking for local participants to get involved in the Green Roofs. If you love a) the area, b) making a difference and c) making theatre, we’ve got something for you.
We are currently seeking…
1/ People to join our CHOIR! If you don’t believe you can really sing, it doesn’t really matter. An enthusiasm to join in is what counts. We will meet once a week at the shop and sing all manner of wonderful sounding things.
2/ Songwriters & Musicians for our monthly meetings to share music about Snow Hill & the London Road. Look out for the next date on our Facebook page.
3/ Poets and lyricists to pen words to be made into music by the songwriters for the choir! Ideally about London Road/Snow Hill but thematic relevance is also fine: journeys, hope, the future etc!
For all of the above, contact caroline@kiltertheatre.org
2011: The Green Roofs project kicked off with a series of FREE creative workshops. The workshops used a range of Kilteresque techniques to explore the past, present and future of The London Road and Snow Hill.
We are delighted to have involved some brilliant collaborators for the project including local historians, photographers, published creative writers and internationally renowned musicians!
All workshops were open to anyone who wanted to join in for the whole journey or just for one or two of the sessions that most suited them. It is your chance to be creative and have your say!
The Green Roofs Head Quarters is at the ex-Bespoke Kitchens shop on the London Road right opposite Snow Hill in Bath – a fantastic location to meet and showcase the project, which has very kindly been lent to us by the owners. All workshops take place here or begin here if they are outdoor activities.
TIMES & DATES:
All times & dates are advertised in the shop window or you can contact us directly to request specific details. Our Facebook page is also regularly updated.
Below is the kind of thing we have done to date…
4th August, Thurs, 7pm. Guided Walk
6th August, Sat, 2pm. Guided Walk
A fascinating historical Guided Walk with Local Authors & Historians Kirsten Elliot & Andrew Swift. Written especially for the project, these walks will expose the area in a light rarely seen or understood. Unmissable!
No advance booking. 20 free tickets on a first come/first served basis!
Wear comfy shoes! No unaccompanied children, under 13.
6th Aug, Sat, 10.30am. Introduction to The Green Roofs Project.
Come along to this coffee morning to find out about Kilter and what we are up to… what our plans are, our hopes and dreams. We think this part of Bath has a great future ahead of it. Tell us what you think. Tell us about the good old days. Encourage us to steer the project in your favour. Help us decide what colour to paint the walls in the HQ. All this and much much more.
Come and go as you like. Bring biscuits to share. FREE ENTRY! (as with all workshops!)
10th August, Wed, 6.45pm. Creative Writing.
Professional writer & published poet Helen Moore will lead an explorative writing session. Helen runs outdoor creative writing sessions from her base in Frome & leads Bath’s own ‘Imagineer’ group of eco-aware artists. Together we will be exploring past, present & future, looking at images, sites & sounds of The London Road & Snow Hill. Exciting chance to create or tell your tales & view-points through poetry, stories, speeches & scripts. The writings may be incorporated into a September performance with Kilter.
No advance booking. 20 FREE tickets on a first come/first served basis!
No unaccompanied children, under 13.
11th August, Thurs, 6.45pm. Photography.
Ben Langdon is a professional photographer and thoroughly approachable teacher, who will lead the session with helpful tips & guidance. Ben works for charities & NGO’s photographing projects & communities around the world. Come along for a chance to tell your stories of Snow Hill and London Road & share your views through your camera lens. Bring your cameras & we will provide spare cameras for anyone who doesn’t have their own. There will be an opportunity to display your creations in the HQ!
No advance booking. 20 FREE tickets on a first come/first served basis!
No unaccompanied children, under 13.
16th Aug, Tues, 7pm: Drama/Creative Workshops
19th Aug, Fri, 10.30am: Drama/Creative Workshops
25th Aug, Thurs, 7pm: Drama/Creative Workshops
31st Aug, Wed, 7pm: Drama/Creative Workshops
3rd Sept, Sat, 10.30am: Drama/Creative Workshops
Professional theatre makers & actors/artists since 2000, Kilter are running exciting & unique drama workshop sessions for all abilities on all these dates. Come along for fun & sharing, explore the past, present & future of the area. All are welcome from across Bath & particularly those who are interested in, work in, live or have lived in the area. This is your chance to have your say creatively! There will games, theatre activities, stories & chances to create & perform! Be part of this exciting and positive three year project!
After all of our workshops there will be opportunities to proudly display or perform your creations in our shop-front and around the area, and get your creative voice heard! Tell your friends about it!
The Green Roofs programme is supported by Bath & North East Somerset Council through the Arts Development Office. Kilter has been nominated as a Key Strategic Organisation for delivery of arts in the locality.
Go to KILTER THEATRE FACE BOOK page to see how the project is unfolding…..