EDUCATION

DARKFIELD have developed an education offer exploring key practices and processes behind DARKFIELD’s work, each delivered by two members of the core team. We’re happy to adapt the sessions as required to suit different course needs and objectives, and highlight specific areas of interest, whether they be more technical or creative.

For enquiries and costings, please email info@darkfield.org

‘Darkfield is at the cutting edge of contemporary theatre making in the UK today, so it was a real privilege to host them at Goldsmiths. What initially drew us to the company was the performances they share in complete darkness, which was relevant to a devised theatre module on offer to our second-year undergraduate students. However, as we talked more with David and Glen, it turned out that there was just heaps more to play and experiment with that ended up benefitting our final year students too - not least working with binaural sound recording. They didn’t just offer a ready-made workshop so much as a model for experimenting with space, sound and technology that accommodated and responded to the students’ own creative interests. Feedback was also glowing!’

- Adam Alston
Snr Lecturer in Theatre and Performance
At University of London Goldsmiths -

PRESENTATIONS
& TALKS

DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours

A presentation or talk will outline DARKFIELD’s work covering key practices and processes, industry advice and a Q&A.

WORKSHOPS & MASterCLASSES

DURATION: 0.5 - 3 days

Workshops will explore specific DARKFIELD key practices and processes, with a mini project assignment completed over the course of the session.

The length of the workshop determines what subject matters can be covered and to what depth. This option includes the use and demonstration of DARKFIELD’s specialist recording equipment.

RESIDENCIES

DURATION: 3 weeks - Up to a Term
FOR UNIVERSITIES & COLLEGEs

Universities and colleges can work with us to embed DARKFIELD into a course module, allowing a performance idea to be explored and created with students. This can work in conjunction with bringing an existing show to site, for students and audiences to experience with work experience opportunities.

Students will be mentored throughout by the team, offered advice and feedback on all elements including scriptwriting, directing and sound production. Students will have access to recording time with the binaural head, which is the tool DARKFIELD employ for their show recordings.

At the culmination of the course students will have an opportunity to showcase their work before an invited audience.

TESTIMONIALS

  • Rachel Feneley // University of Nottingham


    Our partnership with DARKFIELD has been exceptional, and their immersive theatre experiences have left a lasting impact on our audience. Recently, we organised three student workshops in collaboration with creative writing groups. These workshops catered to young adults with additional needs or students outside the arts field. Each workshop was unique, reflecting the diverse responses to DARKFIELD's work. The hands-on activities during the workshops allowed participants to explore their creativity and learn new techniques...I highly recommend these workshops to anyone interested in expressing themselves through this captivating art form. We eagerly await DARKFIELD's next endeavour!

  • Red Isaac // Gloucester Guildhall


    'DARKFIELD ran 2 fantastic workshops which were both well attended by local artists, students as well as visiting artist from Cardiff, London, Manchester and more which put us on a map as a venue. The workshop incredibly well run and artists left hugely inspired about how they could integrate binaural sound into their future practice.'

  • Workshop Participant // Electric Medway


    'What I learnt during the day has altered my approach to recording both technically and creatively. Previously, I was teaching myself with no real guidance. The workshop made me realise there are more creative possibilities for using binaural recordings than I had considered.'

  • Workshop participant // ELECTRIC MEDWAY


    Back from an amazing day learning about binaural audio in a workshop run by DARKFIELD...I've never worked with an audio only medium before so this was a first for me.'

  • Dr Adam Alston // Goldsmiths University


    DARKFIELD is at the cutting edge of contemporary theatre making in the UK today, so it was a real privilege to host them at Goldsmiths. What initially drew us to the company was the performances they share in complete darkness, which was relevant to a devised theatre module on offer to our second-year undergraduate students. However, as we talked more with David and Glen, it turned out that there was just heaps more to play and experiment with that ended up benefitting our final year students too - not least working with binaural sound recording. They didn't just offer a ready-made workshop so much as a model for experimenting with space, sound and technology that accommodated and responded to the students' own creative interests. Feedback was also glowing!