BGA 2020: Symposium -Decolonising Theatre with Contact

Kristy Stott, Theatre Editor

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BGA 2020: Symposium -Decolonising Theatre

Contact Theatre, Manchester
24 October 2020

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BGA 2020: Symposium -Decolonising Theatre with Contact
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Black Gold Arts Festival 2020 will open with a Symposium about Decolonising Theatre – with talks from Topher Campbell and Selina Thompson, chaired by Cheryl Martin.

Join this esteemed panel of artists, academics and activists for this insightful online event.

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