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Welcome

welcome to caravan assembly 2024!

caravan assembly will take place as a physical and digital event as part of the Brighton Festival, 12 – 14 May 2024.

Our aim is simple: to bring together the best of England’s contemporary theatre and performance with national and international programmers and producers through performances, pitches, discussions and networking.

This year we are supporting 15 England-based artists. Find out more about this year’s programme here.

We invite all delegates and contributors to register for the online platform. If you are attending in person, you must also register.

You will receive an email confirmation, followed by instructions on how to enter the platform and sign up to events when it goes live on 06 May 2024.

“We are delighted to invite you to the caravan assembly for a programme which we feel reflects some of the most thought-provoking and courageous contemporary performance being made in England. We have carefully curated our inclusive programme with a mixture of both established and new artists/companies, all responding to our world with a vital and radical energy. Alongside the productions, pitches and talks, there will also be plenty of time to network and continue discussions and provocations. I do hope you can join us.”

Peter Glanville, Director / CEO Farnham Maltings

Agenda

all timings are BST




Frequently Asked Questions


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We are an international theatre initiative that celebrates and supports the UK Independent theatre community with their ambitions to explore and create on an international scale – supporting collaboration, reciprocity, and exchange all around the world. caravan has grown from the roots of Farnham Maltings, a cultural hub nestled in southwest Surrey, England. As the international arm of Farnham Maltings, we share the organisation’s mission to bring artists together with communities, along with the power of cultural exchange and connection. Our diverse programme of projects and events sparks conversation, creativity, and a sense of togetherness among theatre makers and organisations worldwide.
The assembly is caravan’s biennial event, presented in partnership with the Brighton Festival. Our aim is simple: to bring together the best of England’s contemporary theatre and performance with national and international programmers and producers. Since its inception in 2008, we have provided support to over 200 England-based artists and companies, aiding them in creating connections and building relationships that inspire and forge sustainable international ambitions. Throughout the three-day event, England-based artists and companies will participate in the assembly in a range of ways including: public performances, pitch sessions, talks, Q&As, panel discussions, presentations and networking opportunities.
We invite producers and programmers whose expertise and interest align with the participating artists.
Attending in person
We want to make sure your attendance is accessible, regardless of financial considerations. Accommodation in Brighton is provided for all in-person attendees. To support your journey, a limited number of travel bursaries are available. If you're interested in applying for a travel bursary, we'll provide you with the necessary information and guidelines with the invitation.

Attending online
Can't make it to Brighton? No worries! The caravan assembly is a hybrid event, offering you the option to participate online.
By attending online, you can expect to view industry sessions, interactive features that allow you to connect with other attendees, and networking opportunities to foster meaningful connections along with performance content to view at a time that suits your schedule.
Due to time zone differences, all events and performances will be pre-recorded so that you can watch the footage on-demand, at a time that’s convenient for you. Performance footage will be available at the start of the assembly; live pitches, panels and presentations will be filmed, edited and added to the platform in around 24 hours. All content will be available for 30 days after the event has finished.
No, you do not need to download or install any software to participate in our assembly gathering. This is a web-based platform which you can access from a mobile or desktop/laptop device. You only need to have access to the Internet and for full use of all features of the platform, it is advisable to use Google Chrome as your browser if possible.
After you have registered for caravan assembly, you will receive an email confirmation. You will soon receive log-in instructions to the site, which will go live on 6 May. Once you’ve logged into the site, you will be invited to create a profile containing your professional details: name, job title, organisation, and main method of contact. You can opt to add a profile photograph. These details will be visible only to registered delegates, participants and event leads, with the aim of encouraging networking and setting up meetings.