In early December we participated in Lincolnshire Open Space, an event organised by Lincolnshire County Council and facilitated by Nick Sweeting from the fabulous Theatre Company Improbable. The Open Space model is a great way of exploring problems in a relatively new format: it is very participative and involving. The event was well attended from lots of arts organisations, venues, artists and the like, and proved to be an interesting day. The aim of the day was to provide an 'open space' for artists across Lincolnshire to discuss burning issues and perhaps set future agendas to take them further. For us, this is hopefully the start of more collaboration and partnership working across the region, and an opportunity to explore sustainability as a theatre company in the current climate.
Lincolnshire is a very rural county with as many obstacles as there are opportunities. The event opened our eyes to what an amazing county we have, and what latent talent there is here. We hope that 2012 will provide chances for us to turn these obstacles into opportunities and for us to embrace our wonderful county. It is tough, making sustainable theatre in a rural climate, and also in a difficult economic climate, but we are up for the challenge! Here's to a wonderful 2012!
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