Event overview
Mark Ball, Artistic Director, LIFT
Goldsmiths Department of Theatre and Performance
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PRF Dis-Play [21]
Mark Ball
Artistic Director LIFT
29 January 2014 - 6.15pm
The Performance Research Forum is a meeting ground between contemporary practitioners, researchers, students and staff in the college as well as the general public via a programme of cutting edge talks, events and performances.
Mark Ball was appointed as Artistic Director and Chief Executive of LIFT in April 2009. Prior to his appointment at LIFT, Mark established Fierce Earth Ltd in 1997, which specialises in the production and presentation of cultural events, festivals and programmes. From 1998 - 2007 he directed Fierce!, an annual international festival of theatre, live art and contemporary dance taking place across the West Midlands which is now widely recognised as one of the UK's most vibrant contemporary arts festivals. In January 2008 he was appointed Head of Events and Exhibitions at the Royal Shakespeare Company, leading a new department responsible for developing the profile of the RSC amongst new audiences by producing and delivering a range of high profile artist-led projects and commissions.
In November 2005, Mark was named the Institute of Director's (IoD) Young Director of the Year and was made a Clore Fellow in 2006/2007. He also holds posts at a number of arts organisations including the Fellowship Council of the Royal Society of the Arts and Trustee of Creative Republic and the Live Art Development Agency.
The event takes place in the George Wood Theatre, Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, University of London, Lewisham Way, SE14 6NW, at 6.15pm, hosted by Anna Furse.
Entrance free of charge, but booking is essential.
Email d.louzioti@gold.ac.uk
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 29 Jan 2014 | 6:15pm - 8:00pm |
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