In the theatre, as in contemporary circus, people from different walks of life and types of expertise are continually being asked to work together to create a single product.
In 2010, over 500 artists, designers, engineers, acrobats, dancers came together to create The House Of Dancing Water with Franco Dragone in Macau, China (the largest most technical water based theatrical show in the world). Performers trust their lives with one another on a daily basis. The emotional investment required for the performing arts far exceeds what is considered normal most standard business culture. This can create a volatile environment.
The rules of engagement for collaboration and creativity are born from necessity and circumstance. Managing the interests, egos, and perspectives of the individual stakeholders working together under extreme pressures of time, safety, along with limitations of technology becomes incredibly important in order to ensure a successful final result.
When the work is done well, the final result can become a very successful show, like the one in Macau.
THEMES OF SPEAKING
Personal
WHY I RAN AWAY FROM THE CIRCUS
We will always need to make our own creative disruptions.
Organisational Creativity Innovation
BUSINESS NEEDS MORE CIRCUS
The principles and methodologies of theatre and circus creation can help us generate resilience in business.
Data | Digital Transformation
DATA, WHAT’S THE POINT?
Cognitive bias through big data will miss the next wave, we also need an ethnographic approach.
Diversity
NOT JUST AN HR CONCEPT
Circus, by its nature, is diverse. How to respect and build off these ideas is what creates greatness.