FAQS

WHAT IS A CONVERGENCE?

A convergence is an intensive residency program that brings together artists from a variety of disciplines. It challenges artists to step outside their comfort zones and take big risks in a safe space. Over the course of two weeks, these artists work to develop their own side projects and one “umbrella project”. At the end of the process, we invite the community to see our work in an Open Lab performance. It is modelled after the Indy Convergence that takes place annually in Indianapolis. 

WHAT ARE THE SIDE PROJECTS?

Side projects are smaller individual projects that participants develop through the course of the convergence. They can be a part of a larger project an artist is developing, or the seed of an idea that the artist would like to explore. Side projects involve 2 – 4 participants working together, whereas the Umbrella Project (see below) involves all 8+ participants. 
Side projects are generally given less rehearsal time, and have around 10 – 15 minutes to perform in the Open Lab. 

WHAT IS THE UMBRELLA PROJECT?

The Umbrella Project is an interdisciplinary collaborative piece in which everyone participates. It is a chance for all participants to come together and combine their unique strengths in one project. It is lead by a different director each year, who guides the creative process and frames it around an idea or project in progress. 
The Umbrella Project is given more time to rehearse, and has 30 – 45 minutes to perform in the Open Lab. 

WHAT ARE THE WORKSHOPS?

We host a variety of workshops that are open to the public. These are taught by various members of the London arts community. Past workshops include cyanotype print-making, samba dance, and auditioning for musical theatre.
While we aim to host workshops throughout the year, the convergence residency includes an intensive series of workshops that are free to participants and open to the public.