- Sat Sep 28, 2024 @ 14:00
- Led by PolyVocalCity
No booking required
Theatrum Mundi is proud to present PolyVocalCity’s Parasite TV, an exhibition hosted by Turf Projects from the 28th September until the 12th October 2024.
‘The local as a condition that embodies global conflicts’ – Jeanne van Heeswijk
Over the past two years, we’ve been working in Croydon with local stakeholders to understand how processes of redevelopment and regeneration shape the area, who holds the power in these changes, and who gets to make decisions.
Building from these conversations, participants have been making worlds using storytelling, choreography, music and games to imagine fairer environmental, social and cultural narratives for Croydon and beyond. Over the past 7 months, our 2024 cohort has in particular used parasitic life as a way to challenge existing power structures and explore how mutual support can build resilience and break down hierarchies.
Parasite TV is a four episode show, adopting different formats from a talk show giving voice to the inhabitants (both human and more than human) of a tower block, taking you on a strange encounter with the ghosts of shopping centres, inviting you to build new realities through a gaming session and meet Croydon’s local through music and conversations.
The exhibition is accompanied by a program of events inviting you to take part in worlds imagined by participants.
Saturday 28 September – 2pm-5pm: opening event with performances & DJ sets.
Saturday 5 October – 2pm-5pm- Playful Production
Join us for a free, drop-in, creative workshop for families. Suitable for children aged 4–12 years with their parents and carers.
Playful Production will introduce children to the magic of television and how shows are made. Drop in for interactive activities where children can discover how special effects like green screens work and learn to create their own sound effects.
From 3-4pm, take part in our Character Creation Workshop, where kids can design their own characters and then bring them to life in an exciting game of Top Trumps.
A sensory area with a ball pit and building blocks for toddlers will be available to enjoy throughout the event.
Saturday 12 October – 10-1pm: LARP (Live Action Role Play) – booking required – email cohort@theatrum-mundi.org to RSVP – more info soon.
2-5pm: Gaming session – more info soon
Open to All.
PolyVocalCity is an intergenerational, educational cohort aimed at individuals who have a strong interest in cities and culture. The 2024 cohort includes: Sara Anand, Naomi Credé, Madonna George, Daisy James, Barbara Kaczmarczyk, Norman Mine, Shiza Naveed, Tamusaqa Nkiwane, Bansi Patel, Matthew Pembery, Nick Smith, Angus Tarnawsky, Kaye Toland,Coco Wheeler, Annie Williams.
The delivery of the program has been supported by the Croydon’s Placemaking Team and Turf Projects with the support of the City Bridge Trust.
Est 2013, Turf is Croydon’s homegrown art space; free exhibitions & workshops, studios & collectives run by creatives for creatives.
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| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 — 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 — 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 — 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 — 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| 21 Aug | Closed |
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