The Future (Sixes and Sevens)

Cornelia Parker’s film The Future (Sixes and Sevens) will be on display in the  PACCAR Room daily from 18 June - 13 July, free to visit.

In The Future (Sixes and Sevens), Parker asks a class of primary school children to answer questions about what they imagine their future to be like. In her video, Parker asks children about their hopes and fears, eliciting a range of responses. Although the looming climate crisis is touched on lightly by her interviewees, Parker comments: ‘Their very future is in peril, only us adults can do something about it, and it has to be now.’ 

Image ©Richard Boll

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Somewhere/Nowhere

Somewhere/Nowhere is a three-part installation, set across three areas of our theatre building, exploring the past, present and how we work towards a more sustainable future. Wander through the Colonnade, Foyer and Fountain Staircase to see the work from 27 May to 18 October.

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Assembled

From Love Ssega, renowned artist, songwriter and producer, comes Assembled; live performances and interactive installations which explore the artistic and civic role of the ‘Town Crier’, asking us what public unity and assembly means to us, today. 

Saturday 6 July
4.45pm, The Other Place, Free

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The PEOPLE’S ASSEMBLY

Is there such a thing as a democratic way to disagree? And if we really listen to one another does agreement come quicker and easier?

Come prepared to listen and to share -  there will be a chance to watch and hear provocations, join breakout discussions, contribute your thoughts, listen to others and even set some of the agenda yourself on the day. 

This event will be BSL interpreted 

Saturday 6 July, 5.15 - 6.45pm, The Other Place, Free, booking required

Age: 13+

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FUTURE FOR BEGINNERS

Can you save the world from catastrophe in 80 minutes?

Come and take part in a fun, interactive demonstration of the process of agreement in this scenario planning game from David Finnigan, who explores the intersection between science and art in his work. 

The Future for Beginners is a hands-on simulation for up to 30 players. Working together over 80 minutes, players negotiate challenges and make decisions to create an unforgettable cultural event in the face of catastrophe.

5 July 11.45am
6 July 11.45am & 5.30pm
Clore Learning Centre 

Cost: £12 
Age: 13+

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PANEL DISCUSSION

This discussion explored the theme of reconciliation in the context of our current 'golden age of disagreement'. Panellists with experience of negotiation from a range of fields, from politics to the arts, teased out how deeply fragmented and opposing views can be reconciled and what agreement actually is. 

Chaired by environmental journalist Charles Clover featuring Stephen Kunken (Don Pearlman, Kyoto), Baroness Ashton (diplomat with experience of negotiation from Iran to Kosovo). Plus a special recorded message from Tony Blair.