The Plant

A documentary to be performed live; exploring chocolate making and Quakerism, the Kraft takeover of Cadburys, and whether a Polish Curly Wurly tastes the same. Working with playwright, Bea Roberts. See this blog to follow our progress.

The Bristol General Hospital Story Project

Scoping content and best practice for the gathering and curating of personal histories and memories, as part of the planned transfer of NHS services to the new South Bristol Community Hospital in April 2012. Partnered with communications specialist, Meryl Coleclough CIPR.

Public launch of M Shed, the new museum of Bristol June 2011

Anna Farthing was hired by Bristol Museums Galleries and Archives as Creative Producer to devise and deliver a week-long programme of activity. Events included an opening ceremony reinventing Bristol's creation myth of Gorum and Vincent, a Procession of Professions, and special days for under 5's and for older people. Participatory activities included drawing, music, dancing and the 0117 Film Challenge.

M Shed Opening Ceremony performed by Cirque Bijou

A selection of the M Shed launch events

Read more on the 0117 Film Challenge from partner, Encounters Film Festival.

The Bristol Song

Inspiring children and their families to learn more about the city's history. Composed and conducted by David Ogden, lyrics by Eugene Byrne and Anna Farthing.

Their Past Your Future, Face to Face - Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth

Young people interview naval veterans to create content for Remembrance Kitbags. Shortlisted for the Clore Award for Museum Learning 2011

Downs 150 Celebrations

Anna Farthing directed Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Students in an open-air performance celebrating the history of this space for a grand public picnic on 22nd May 2011.

Public launch of the National Museums of the Royal Navy

Media and production support for a VIP event alongside HMS Victory. Culminated in a 64 gun broadside from special effects company, Master Gunner.

Recalling Paul Robeson - Bristol Old Vic & Colston Hall

A festival of performance, workshops, reminiscence, exhibition, and online digital stories celebrating the life and legacy of this fore-runner of the Obama presidency. Included performances of Call Mr Robeson by Tayo Aluko, which has since toured successfully all over the UK and USA. Read more

Destination Freedom, part of the launch of The International Slavery Museum, Liverpool

Performed in the Anthony Walker suite, a new play written and directed by Anna Farthing, about William and Ellen Craft and their journey from slavery to emancipation in 1850.

"the most moving and thought provoking piece of theatre I have ever seen, in a museum or anywhere..." (Visitor comment)