Platform
Supporting the performing arts to innovate, experiment, grow and flourish in Cornwall
Platform Programme (1.14 MB)
The Performance Centre at University College Falmouth (UCF), which officially opens its doors in October 2010, has been built to accommodate our performance courses and facilitate a wide variety of uses. It's all about creating conditions that support new and innovative work in the fields of Dance, Music and Theatre, and allow them to flourish. Our world class Performance courses have a respected international reputation for developing and challenging traditional boundaries within the performing arts. The Performance Centre's versatile facilities and high specification equipment have been designed and sourced with this in mind. One of the hallmark projects it will play host to is our new, year round programme of contemporary public performance in Cornwall known as Platform.
Whether it's productions from solo practitioners or groups, local, national or international companies, or UCF students, staff and alumni, Platform is about recognising and celebrating fresh approaches to performance. Platform will also continue the Dartington tradition of public performances, international and national residencies, community engagement programmes and advisory seminars. We believe in working collaboratively with partners, including The Hall for Cornwall, to develop mentoring opportunities for young people, emerging artists, organisations and companies across the region to help them enhance their practice, skills and their business.
Platform will include a celebratory launch weekend for the Performance Centre from 29 - 31 October, featuring an extensive programme of theatre, dance and music based work. These performances will showcase the achievements of students, professionals and ongoing community projects. There will also be a unique opportunity to view exhibits from our newly established Cornish Performance archive, including material relating to the highly acclaimed playwright Nick Darke, and Kneehigh Theatre Company.
Whether you're UCF students, staff or alumni, a local, national or international company, or an aspiring performing artist or group - Platform has a number of benefits for you.
Platform Events
Forthcoming Events
The RELAYS Biennale @ The Eden Project
'Sat, Sep 25th, 2010, 9:00am to Sun, Sep 26th, 2010, 5:00pm'To celebrate two years of RELAYS the Eden Project will be hosting a spectacular biennale showcasing the work of RELAYS and 2012 activity to date.
Platform Event: Sue Smith & Alicia Grace - Platform Performance Series Talks
'Thu, Oct 28th, 2010, 3:30pm to 4:40pm'A thought-provoking series of talks that feature during University College Falmouth's Platform___ launch weekend. Platform___ supporting contemporary performance in Cornwall.
Platform Event: Penryn Pathways
'Thu, Oct 28th, 2010, 4:00pm to 5:00pm'As part of the Platform___ launch weekend celebrations, students from Penryn College - supported by UCF students and local artists - will animate the historical paths from the school through the town to the Performance Centre.
Platform Launch Programme: Thursday 28 October 2010
'Thu, Oct 28th, 2010, 4:00pm to 8:30pm'Platform___ supporting contemporary performance in Cornwall.
Platform Event: Platform Community Programme
'Thu, Oct 28th, 2010, 4:00pm to 5:00pm'Platform___, supporting contemporary performance in Cornwall, has created a community programme.
Platform Event: What We Have by Sheri Burt - Bursary Project
'Thu, Oct 28th, 2010, 5:00pm to 5:15pm'Bursary Performances for Platform___ supporting contemporary performance in Cornwall
Platform Event: Helston Community College Jazz Orchestra
'Thu, Oct 28th, 2010, 5:15pm to 6:00pm'As part of the Platform___ performance weekend programme that celebrates the launch of the brand new Performance Centre at UCF's Tremough Campus, the award-winning 20-piece Helston Community College Jazz Orchestra will perform swing and contemporary numbers to welcome the arrival of the Penryn Pathways Procession with a fantastic fanfare salute.
Platform Event: A Fiddle with Identity by Janna Bulmer - Performance Series Talks
'Fri, Oct 29th, 2010, 6:30pm to 6:50pm'A Fiddle With Identity, a talk by MA student Janna Bulmer about the Cretan fiddle, the lyra, its culture and repertoire.
Platform Launch Programme: Friday 29 October 2010
'Fri, Oct 29th, 2010, 6:30pm to 10:30pm'Platform___ supporting contemporary performance in Cornwall.
Platform Event: Request The Quest by Rowena Tombs - Bursary Project
'Fri, Oct 29th, 2010, 7:00pm to 7:10pm'In Request The Quest, BA(Hons) Choreography Graduate, Rowena Tombs interprets the original piano duet version of Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring accompanied by Head of Music, Professor Trevor Wiggins, and music graduate, Eleanor Chandler
Past Events
U Dance 4 Devon - Sunday 21 March 2010
'Sun, Mar 21st, 2010, 7:00pm to 9:00pm'U Dance 4 Devon event at the Exeter Northcott Theatre brings together young people from across Devon to share their love of dance and gain invaluable experience working alongside dance professionals.
Featured Artist Coalition
'Fri, Mar 26th, 2010, 9:30am to 5:30pm'Ed O'Brien from Radiohead; singer/songwriter, Billy Bragg; and 80s electropop icon, Howard Jones are just three of the major music industry names who will be sharing invaluable insight with musicians from across the South West at University College Falmouth's Dartington Campus in Devon on Friday 26 March 2010.
Global Gardens @ Trebah
'Tue, Jul 6th, 2010, 10:00am to Sat, Jul 10th, 2010, 4:00pm'Cscape, Trebah Gardens, RELAYS, The Works, University College Falmouth, Creative Skills Consortium and FEAST will be creating a week of extraordinary site specific performance events at Trebah Garden in early July 2010 to celebrate the Cultural Olympiad.
Devon Games To Inspire 2010
'Sat, Jul 10th, 2010, 10:00am to 5:00pm'The event, formerly known as the Devon Youth Games, will take place in Tavistock on Saturday 10 July, involving hundreds of young people from across the county taking part in a celebration of sport and culture. Sporting activities will take place at Tavistock College, Crowndale, Tavistock Meadows, Tavistock Skate Park and Meadowlands Swimming Pool.
Free public seminar: Using your company archive to your best advantage
'Wed, Jul 28th, 2010, 10:00am to 5:00pm'Over the past 2 years University College Falmouth has been working with the Nick Darke Estate, Kneehigh and Wildworks to form the basis of an archive of performance practice from Cornwall that we hope to grow over coming years. The Cornish Performance Archive will be officially launched in October, followed by a seminar in November.
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