Author Archives: Ben Todd

Why Eco Products

Rather than just removing non eco products in the theatre, I thought it would be useful to provide a bit of info about why this is important. “Many products we use in everyday life, from shower gel to T-shirts and … Continue reading

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Matt Black of Ninja Tune from Copenhagen

Addressing the launch of Future Arcola at City Hall London from Copenhagen, Matt Black, one half of acclaimed DJ duo Coldcut and co-counder of record label Ninja Tune, speaks of his hopes for a productive outcome from the Copenhagen Climate … Continue reading

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Arcola Theatre Launches New Eco-Theatre Plans

PRESS RELEASE: At London’s City Hall today, representatives from Arcola Theatre and sustainable design innovators Arup present plans for the creation of a new eco-theatre in Dalston, East London. Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, said, “As world leaders gather in … Continue reading

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Street Art, Stockholm…

Some thoughts from Stockholm on art in public spaces: .

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How many spaces, how small can they be?

Starting with a list of potential spaces developed in 2008 we cut down to the ideal list. Next step to look at sites and start compromising with reality… Before – list of possibles, 2008 Meeting in Studio K – which … Continue reading

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Future Arcola Feasibility Study Commences

We met for the our first production meeting on Monday 15th November 2009. There is some enthusiasm for blogging – watch this space…

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London Leaders Programme

“London Leaders brings together London’s leading lights in sustainability, to deliver real change, and inspire others to do the same“. The London Sustainable Development Commission (LSDC) launched London Leaders in October 2007 to inspire and catalyse positive change, demonstrate sustainability … Continue reading

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London to Groningen – across Europe by Train

Putting my bum where my mouth is, when invited to speak on arts and sustainability at the opening of the Noorderzon Festival in Groningen, I though I’d better go by train rather than plane. NB I didn’t look at a … Continue reading

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Green Touring

The Elephant in the room for many arts organisations. For the record we are not against touring, any more than we are against having babies. Arcola does not do much touring nationally or internationally, however we do have a sister … Continue reading

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Sharing Ideas to Become Greener – interview with Anna Beech and Nat Bocking from Aldeburgh Music

The interview was conducted during the performance of three new short plays by a selection of East End playwrights including Steven Berkoff and David Eldridge at the Arcola theatre as part of the East Festival. Cycle routes and cycle leaders … Continue reading

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