Meet the panellists for the upcoming #Platforma event THEATRE OF MIGRATION with community artists
@carlota___matos and
@Hiba_Elhindi . Taking place this Thursday 12 October, 6.30PM at
@bristoltrinity , the event will discuss the ethics of working with migrants in theatre. Chaired by
@vanxdna , this event is in collaboration with Borderlands.
@carlota___matos is a Portuguese theatre and performance artist based in Bristol. She works with communities, young people and artists with a focus on access, co-creation and social change. Carlota recently completed a DYCP (Arts Council England) and is part of Future Laboratory, a project of research residencies on the topic of social inclusion throughout Europe.
@Hiba_Elhindi is a Sudanese-British curator, drama facilitator and educator based in the South West of England. She is passionate about using arts to empower young generations, bring communities together and tell unheard stories. Hiba curated a number of art projects involving members of the Sudanese community in Bristol, including SuFIA, Sudafest, Sudanese Youth Theatre, Choir and Games without Borders.
@vanxdna (Chair) is Founder of Vocalise Magazine CIC and co-Founder of Diverse Artists Network CIC. She is a member of the Core Team for
@bristolrefugeefestival and is also a freelance creative producer and community arts activist, events. She is an active member of Culture Declares Emergency and was recently selected for the pioneering group of trailblazing women leaders south west programme addressing the gender imbalance in senior roles in arts organisations.
