The festival will include a new three-part audio drama, panel discussions, film screenings, Q&As, and an online exhibition of new work created by young activists in response to the climate emergency.
All events are free to attend, but registering attendance in advance is essential. The schedule is as follows:
Thursday 16 July
2:30pm - Panel | Where are we now?
4pm - Art viewing and discussion | Art Matters
5-5:30pm - 'As Waters Rise' - episode 1 | Audio drama
It’s summer and London is underwater.
Written by Ben Weatherill (Jellyfish), 'As Waters Rise' is a new three-part audio drama performed by the Almeida Young Company (14-18) about friendships and anarchy, resilience and anger. About the consequences of our actions, and who really pays for them.
7pm - 'As Waters Rise' | Q&A 1
Friday 17 July
1pm - Panel | Art at the Climate Crisis
2:30pm - 'Extinction' | Film screening followed by Q&A
“So the question is, how do we stop this?”
“The protests? Or the potential extinction of the human race?”
Extinction Rebellion has taken control of the streets. In the midst of this city-wide protest, a group of climate activists meet with a senior MP to discuss their demands.
This short sharp comedy from Jack Cooper Stimpson and Sam Haygarthincludes Academy Award-winner Emma Thompson, Rakhee Thakrar (Sex Education) and Tom Glynn-Carney (The Ferryman).
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with members of the cast and creative team, including actor Charlotte Hamblin.
4pm - Poetry of Protest | Readings
5-5:30pm - 'As Waters Rise' - episode 2 | Audio drama
It’s summer and London is underwater.
Written by Ben Weatherill (Jellyfish), 'As Waters Rise' is a new three-part audio drama performed by the Almeida Young Company (14-18) about friendships and anarchy, resilience and anger. About the consequences of our actions, and who really pays for them.
7pm - 'As Waters Rise' | Q&A 2
Saturday 18 July
2:30pm - 'Something Will Disappear' | Film screening followed by Q&A
For every second we fail to listen, something will disappear. Maybe it already has.
The world premiere of this new short film written by Ella Road (The Phlebotomist) is a powerful call to arms to find a new way of living. The cast includes Patterson Joseph, Anjana Vasan and Annie Firbank alongside Almeida Young Company actors.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A with members of the cast and creative team.
4pm - Writing the Climate | Play readings
5-5:30pm - 'As Waters Rise' - episode 3 | Audio drama
It’s summer and London is underwater.
Written by Ben Weatherill (Jellyfish), 'As Waters Rise' is a new three-part audio drama performed by the Almeida Young Company (14-18) about friendships and anarchy, resilience and anger. About the consequences of our actions, and who really pays for them.
7pm - 'As Waters Rise' | Q&A 3
For more information and to join in with the festival, go to https://almeida.co.uk/shifting-tides