I’ve been working in the arts for over 20 years but up until now, I never applied for funding for a project I passionately wanted to deliver as a solo artist. I’m very glad to say that, that all changed and this week when I was notified that I had been successful with a recent Arts Council National Lottery Project Grant application.
This will allow me to, as a part of The Bristol Old Vic’s Ferment Fortnight Programme, create and deliver part 1 of a planned 3 phase theatre project based on the African and Caribbean folklore character Anansi (Ananci, Anancy) the spider man.
I am so grateful for this opportunity to deliver this project which has been in my heart for a very long time. I am also very nervous as I have standards and although it is a R & D (research and delevelopment) Project, I want it to be the best it can be and with the support of my fellow collaborator Dr Edson Burton and Chloe, Ben and Sian at the Bristol Old Vic, I’m believe it will be. Onwards and upwards.
Anansi and the Grand Prize 