Jiten Anand, CEO of award-winning cultural producer Inspirate, will chair a discussion looking at the value and potency of working with designers when producing cultural festivals. With presentations and discussions from
- Sophie Akbar (Without Walls, Development Producer)
- Tom Cleaver (Mr Cleavers Monsters, Puppet Master)
- Chirag Lukha (Martial Artist & Dance Choreographer)
The discussion will focus on Inspirate’s production for the Leicester Diwali festival: the largest celebration of Diwali outside of India.
Gods and Demons from ancient South Asian tales will be brought to life in a visual spectacle of giant puppetry, adventure and surprise for Diwali Lights Switch On. Join the artists, producers and funders behind this epic production, where they will explore the intricate symbiotic synergy between Design, Dance and Martial Arts. The UK outdoor arts scene is changing and Inspirate are paving the way for new contemporary South Asian culture, starting with their UK touring production of Ancient Giants, supported by Without Walls.
For: Event Organisers, general public, cultural producers, venues, street arts producers, outdoor arts, puppeteers, inward investment professionals, community organisations.
