Mafwa Moments: December 2020
Over the last couple of months we have had some great workshops with our Members and other arts organisations in Leeds. Read on to find out more and to see some very exciting opportunities that are coming up...
This Month in Mafwa
Weekly Women's Workshops
Every week we deliver online theatre workshops for women from refugee, asylum seeker & wider Leeds communities.
Despite not being able to meet in person, we have been having lots of fun! We have made bath bombs with Mentally Healthy Leeds and we are working on a project with East Street Arts about Burmantofts Pottery.
If you would like to join in with our weekly women's workshops, you can sign up on our website.
Co-op Local Community Fund
We are delighted to be selected as a cause that Co-op members can support, through the Co-op Local Community Fund.
It's really simple to become a Co-op member and to choose us as your local cause to support.
Arts Together Leeds Photography Project 📸
To celebrate Refugee Week in June 2020, Arts Together Leeds commissioned photographer Lizzie Coombes to take photos of Mafwa Members. Lizzie took photos of our Members in their favourite spots in Leeds. Take a look at the Arts Together Leeds website to view the full collection!
Watch 'A Picnic Together'
Join Mafwa Theatre and Hope Strickland for a picnic, together. The short film follows members of Mafwa Theatre as they prepare to meet for the first time since lockdown. As part of the ‘Cooking with Parveen’ project, ‘a picnic, together’ explores the power of food to bring us together in the face of adversity.
You can now watch it on our YouTube channel.
Upcoming
Assistant Artist Programme 2020/21🎭
We have been given funding from the National Lottery and Arts Council England to co-create a 12 month programme with 6 Associate Artists. This will provide the Associate Artists with a chance to develop their artistic practice, create their own work and receive career support. It is open to women with any migration status who are interested in performance. Watch this space to see what we get up to!
Work With Us!
We are looking for a part-time Assistant Producer to assist in the day to day running of the company.
This opportunity would be perfect for someone who is ready for a new challenge, who shares Mafwa’s values and is willing to learn and grow into this new role. If you want to find out more, you can join us on a Zoom call for an informal conversation about the role on Thursday 17th December, 12:00-13:00.
Deadline for applications: Monday 4th January 2021, 9am.
Behind the Curtain
Visit our Shop!
Did you know we now have an online shop? You can find it on our website. Currently you can buy copies of our receipe book Cooking WIth Parveen, limited edition prints and copies of the To & Fro zine. All proceeds go towards Mafwa Theatre and help us continue supporting our Members.
Things to do
Help Lift the Ban
Mafwa Theatre is proud to be a part of the Lift The Ban coalition. 200 organisations have joined together to campaign for the right to work for people seeking asylum. Being able to work is so important as it helps people integrate into their new communities, use their skills and potential and allows them to provide for their families. There are loads of ways you can get involved to help #LiftTheBan - check out their website for more information.
Fibre Soundscape - Verd de Gris Arts
We love this sound:poem by verd de gris arts! During the COVID-19 lockdown, they have been exploring what it means to be connected with the women from their One Voice group, poet Katie Atkinson and sound artist and composer Nina Perry.
"This beautiful sound:poem seeks to capture the extraordinary times we have all been living through - the voices of women as they move through the darkest of times, to the re-emergence of hope." - verd de gris arts
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