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'Shifting Tides' digital festival from the Almeida starts today

Starting today (Thursday 16 July 2020), the Almeida Theatre hosts an online festival exploring the intersection between art, activism and the climate crisis. 'Shifting Tides' will take over the Almeida's digital platforms from Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 July, and has been created by and for those aged 14 to 25, but everyone is welcome.

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.​

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