Variable Matter

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Transformation of the Everyday. Artistic Director @david_shearing
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🌿 Public Release: Environmental Case Study for New Beginning (Link in bio) We’re pleased to share the Environmental Case Study developed for New Beginning. The document offers a practical resource and a sector provocation exploring sustainable design methods and more responsible approaches to touring. Today, we were able to share with colleagues as part of the brilliant Theatre Green Book Conference at the @nationaltheatre We hope the case study becomes an invaluable tool for reflecting on sustainable production design and touring practice. 🌱 Supported by @cssdlondon
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6 months ago
World Kiosk @artsbythesea #WorldKiosk #PublicArt #ArtInstallation #OutdoorArts #Placemaking #CreativeCommunities #SharedStories #LocalHeritage #ArtForChange #SocialArt
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7 months ago
“Contemplative and galvanising” - Lyn Gardner We are at @artsbythesea with World Kiosk this weekend 26-28 Sept 2025 - join us! #publicart #artsbythesea #installation #storytelling #soundart
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7 months ago
World Kiosk is at the wonderful @festivalofthrift in Billingham. We have developed a new archive of stories and new dedicated publication to celebrate the town.
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7 months ago
World Kiosk is back at the wonderful @festivalofthrift in Billingham. We have developed a new archive of stories and new dedicated publication to celebrate the town. @withoutwalls.uk / @haveringchanging / @cssdlondon / @brightonfestival / @david_shearing #outdoorarts #kiosk #tea #placemaking #storytelling #people #communityart #installation #worldkiosk
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7 months ago
We have just sent the third edition of the World Kiosk newspaper to print. Our thanks go to the Festival of Thrift for not only commissioning this issue but for hosting us and connecting us with the incredible stories of Billingham. Each place we visit allows us to dig deep into the voices and communities that shape a sense of place. The newspapers are an expression of who we are, raw, emotional, messy, and provide an extraordinary archive of our times. This project has been a journey of ten years, a celebration of people and their stories, and of the truths that hit home. With thanks to Newspaper Design: @joehalesstudio Production Photography: @hannahdaviscreative #newspapers #placemaking #publicart #archive
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8 months ago
New Beginning (2025) The international premiere of ‘New Beginning’ @lestheatresvdl Staged in French and English with 21 Luxembourgish young people. Review Luxemburger Wort. Director & Designer: David Shearing
Text & Dramaturgy: Zakiya McKenzie
French Translation: Claire Wagener & Hadi Deaibes
Sound Design & Composition: James Bulley
Digital Creative: Labmeta
Lighting Design: Joshua Gadsby
Design Assistant: Peiyao Wang
Executive Producer: Mathew Russell
Touring Production Strategist: Jennifer Taillefer
Young People’s Director: Elsa Rauchs
Stage Manager: Sara Goerres
Assistant Young People’s Director: James Dolan
 Guides Michelle Newell (EN), Marja-Leena Junker (FR)   Co-produced by Variable Matter & Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg in association with Royal Central School of Speech and Drama & Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch   @david_shearing | @mat9876 | @peiyao_wang_ | @j.gads | @james_dolan8 | @zakiyamedia | @labmeta | @elsa.rauchs | @cssdlondon | @ceciestsara |
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11 months ago
New Beginning (2025) The international premiere and sold out performance of ‘New Beginning’, with 21 young people from Luxembourg at its heart. Director & Designer: David Shearing
Text & Dramaturgy: Zakiya McKenzie
French Translation: Claire Wagener & Hadi Deaibes
Sound Design & Composition: James Bulley
Digital Creative: Labmeta
Lighting Design: Joshua Gadsby
Design Assistant: Peiyao Wang
Executive Producer: Mathew Russell
Touring Production Strategist: Jennifer Taillefer
Young People’s Director: Elsa Rauchs
Stage Manager: Sara Goerres
Assistant Young People’s Director: James Dolan
 Guides Michelle Newell (EN), Marja-Leena Junker (FR)   Co-produced by Variable Matter & Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg in association with Royal Central School of Speech and Drama & Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch   @david_shearing | @mat9876 | @peiyao_wang_ | @j.gads | @james_dolan8 | @zakiyamedia | @labmeta | @elsa.rauchs | @cssdlondon | @ceciestsara | @lestheatresvdl
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11 months ago
New Beginning (2025) The international premiere and sold out performance of ‘New Beginning’, with 21 young people from Luxembourg at its heart. Director & Designer: David Shearing
Text & Dramaturgy: Zakiya McKenzie
French Translation: Claire Wagener & Hadi Deaibes
Sound Design & Composition: James Bulley
Digital Creative: Labmeta
Lighting Design: Joshua Gadsby
Design Assistant: Peiyao Wang
Executive Producer: Mathew Russell
Touring Production Strategist: Jennifer Taillefer
Young People’s Director: Elsa Rauchs
Stage Manager: Sara Goerres
Assistant Young People’s Director: James Dolan
 Guides Michelle Newell (EN), Marja-Leena Junker (FR) Photographer: Alfonso Salgueiro | @alsalmusic   Co-produced by Variable Matter & Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg in association with Royal Central School of Speech and Drama & Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch   @david_shearing | @mat9876 | @peiyao_wang_ | @j.gads | @james_dolan8 | @zakiyamedia | @labmeta | @elsa.rauchs | @cssdlondon | @ceciestsara | @lestheatresvdl
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1 year ago
New Beginning (2025) The international premiere and sold out performance of ‘New Beginning’, with 21 young people from Luxembourg at its heart. Director & Designer: David Shearing
Text & Dramaturgy: Zakiya McKenzie
French Translation: Claire Wagener & Hadi Deaibes
Sound Design & Composition: James Bulley
Digital Creative: Labmeta
Lighting Design: Joshua Gadsby
Design Assistant: Peiyao Wang
Executive Producer: Mathew Russell
Touring Production Strategist: Jennifer Taillefer
Young People’s Director: Elsa Rauchs
Stage Manager: Sara Goerres
Assistant Young People’s Director: James Dolan
 Guides Michelle Newell (EN), Marja-Leena Junker (FR) Photographer: Alfonso Salgueiro | @alsalmusic   Co-produced by Variable Matter & Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg in association with Royal Central School of Speech and Drama & Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch   @david_shearing | @mat9876 | @peiyao_wang_ | @j.gads | @james_dolan8 | @zakiyamedia | @labmeta | @elsa.rauchs | @cssdlondon | @ceciestsara | @lestheatresvdl
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1 year ago
New Beginning (2025) The international premiere and sold out performance of ‘New Beginning’, with 21 young people from Luxembourg at its heart. Director & Designer: David Shearing
Text & Dramaturgy: Zakiya McKenzie
French Translation: Claire Wagener & Hadi Deaibes
Sound Design & Composition: James Bulley
Digital Creative: Labmeta
Lighting Design: Joshua Gadsby
Design Assistant: Peiyao Wang
Executive Producer: Mathew Russell
Touring Production Strategist: Jennifer Taillefer
Young People’s Director: Elsa Rauchs
Stage Manager: Sara Goerres
Assistant Young People’s Director: James Dolan
 Guides Michelle Newell (EN), Marja-Leena Junker (FR) Photographer: Alfonso Salgueiro | @alsalmusic   Co-produced by Variable Matter & Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg in association with Royal Central School of Speech and Drama & Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch   @david_shearing | @mat9876 | @peiyao_wang_ | @j.gads | @james_dolan8 | @zakiyamedia | @labmeta | @elsa.rauchs | @cssdlondon | @ceciestsara | @lestheatresvdl
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1 year ago
New Beginning (2025) The international premiere and sold out performance of ‘New Beginning’, with 21 young people from Luxembourg at its heart. Director & Designer: David Shearing
Text & Dramaturgy: Zakiya McKenzie
French Translation: Claire Wagener & Hadi Deaibes
Sound Design & Composition: James Bulley
Digital Creative: Labmeta
Lighting Design: Joshua Gadsby
Design Assistant: Peiyao Wang
Executive Producer: Mathew Russell
Touring Production Strategist: Jennifer Taillefer
Young People’s Director: Elsa Rauchs
Stage Manager: Sara Goerres
Assistant Young People’s Director: James Dolan
 Guides Michelle Newell (EN), Marja-Leena Junker (FR) Photographer: Alfonso Salgueiro | @alsalmusic   Co-produced by Variable Matter & Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg in association with Royal Central School of Speech and Drama & Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch   @david_shearing | @mat9876 | @peiyao_wang_ | @j.gads | @james_dolan8 | @zakiyamedia | @labmeta | @elsa.rauchs | @cssdlondon | @ceciestsara | @lestheatresvdl
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1 year ago