DOES THEATRE REVEAL NATIONAL IDENTITY?

Michael Billington, Guardian drama critic and author of State of the Nation, published in November, examines the links between theatre and a country's sense of self.

Ironworks
Friday 19th at 1pm FREE

SHAKESPEARE IN THE CONTEMPORARY ERA

Jatinder Verma, Artistic Director of Tara Arts, considers, with the audience's help, whether, in the age of Terror, the Internet and shifting Geo-politics, Shakespeare can remain our contemporary.  Are there connections to be made across the differences of faith and politics?

Ironworks
Saturday 20th at 1pm FREE

PROTECTING PERFORMERS’ RIGHTS – CHALLENGES TODAY AND FOR THE FUTURE

Lorne Boswell, Scottish Secretary of Equity, discusses its role in protecting the rights of actors, dancers, singers, stage managers and creative team personnel in an increasingly global environment.

Ironworks
Sunday 21st at noon FREE