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Insights Platforms take place both at performing arts festivals and independent platforms. Here, you can have a look at our previous events, see who we have supported, where we have been, and generally have a look at what it is that we do.

In response to the current pandemic, we have launched Insights Digital, an online replication of our platforms. Insights Digital presents the work of emerging artists within the performing arts in the form of either work created for film or staged work that has been documented on film.

INSIGHTS DIGITAL 2020

1/1/2021

Insights Platforms was due to relaunch in 2020, when sadly the world changed as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. Rather than cancel, we made the decision to launch a new programme here at Insights - Insights Digital.

In November 2020 we presented our first online platform of works. It wasn't without hiccups, however. We faced a few setbacks as we navigated our way through this new experience. Our artists were wonderful and patient with us, and we learned a lot from our venture into the digital arts. Thankfully, we made it in the end, and we presented a very exciting and varied platform of works for our first online programme…

To find out more about the artists involved in Insights Digital 2020, check them out online:

PENNY CHIVAS

JULIA JAMES-GRIFFITHS

ANGELA LEGG

UNEARTHED DANCE COMPANY

ALEXANDRA TSIAPI

NORTHERN SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE 2014

6/8/2014

In the summer of 2014 Insights Platforms visited the Northern School of Contemporary Dance to hold a platform with a difference. We wanted to expand on the opportunities we were creating for the artists which we were supporting, by also providing teaching opportunities. Therefore, this event also consisted of a variety of workshops provided for the students at the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, led by some of the performing companies.

On June 6th, 2014 Insights Platforms presented 5 new works at the Riley Theatre based at The Northern School of Contemporary Dance, which concluded with a post-show discussion.

Presenting work at this platform were:

Flash in the Attic Dance Theatre

Jack Stinton Dance Company

MonixArts

Various Dance Artists

Indra Slavena

DANCELIVE ABERDEEN 2013

10/13/2013

In the Autumn of 2013 Insights Platforms were invited to presented a platform of new works at the launch of DanceLive 2013; a festival of contemporary dance, performance and live art produced by City Moves.

The platform took place on October 11th in the Lemon Tree, Aberdeen.

Presenting work in this platform were:
Various Dance Artists
Ema Jayne Park
Jennifer Drotz Ruhn

This platform presented works that explored physical theatre, contemporary dance, theatre, and hip hop.

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2013

8/26/2013

Insights Platforms presented 4 new works at the SpaceUK's V45 on August 24th & 25th as part of the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Presenting their work at this platform were:
Various Dance Artists
Jack Stinton Dance Company
Esmee Lobley
Kerrie Nugent
Oliver J Anwyl & Sam Potts

This platform took place within the intimate setting of Old Saint Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church, showcasing work within dance and physical theatre.

NEWCASTLE PLATFORM 2012

9/9/2012

In September 2012 Insights Platforms produced an event at The Holy Biscuit art gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne that gave artists the opportunity to network, communicate and promote themselves further. As well as an independent platform, the Newcastle upon Tyne event also consisted of a networking event, at which artists were given the opportunity to present portfolios, footage of their work, marketing materials etc. for others to engage with. The networking event was accompanied with drinks and live music by JohnE.

Insights Platforms presented the work of 5 emerging artists at The Holy Biscuit on September 7th 2012. As well as the main platform, this event also consisted of a post show Q&A with the performing artists and also Insights Platforms' Creative Director Jai Hutchison.

Presenting work at this platform were:
Jai Hutchison
Andrew Gardiner
Amira Kremers
Jack Stinton Dance Comapny
Eden Dance Works

CAMDEN FRINGE 2012

8/30/2012

Insights Platforms presented 5 new works at The Shaw Theatre, London on August 29th, as a part of the 2012 Camden Fringe. This platform showcased a variety of physical theatre and dance works.

Presenting their work at this platform were:
Jai Hutchison
Amira Kremers
NineBOBNote Dance Theatre
John Ross
Jack Stinton Dance Company

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2012

8/20/2012

Insights Platforms returned to Edinburgh in Autumn 2012 on August 17th & 18th and presented an exciting platform of 5 new works at the SpaceUK's V45. Presenting their work at this platform were:

CoDa Dance Company

Eden Dance Works

Jai Hutchison

NineBOBNote Dance Theatre

John Ross

This platform consisted of a variety of dance and physical theatre works, presented inside the intimate setting of Old Saint Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church in the Old Town.

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2011

8/22/2011

Insights Platforms presented 7 new works at The Space UK's V9 on Niddry Street as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011. The work was very well received by busy audiences during the 3 day run on August 19th, 20th and 21st. A variety of new works were presented by national and international emerging artists and companies, and included dance, physical theatre, theatre and music.

Presenting their work in this platform were:
Eden Dance Works
Jennifer Farmer
Katherine Hollinson
Jai Hutchison
Elena Jacinta
Luke Brady & Samantha McCormick
Tightlaced Theatre

THE CAMDEN FRINGE 2011

8/17/2011

Insights Platforms presented it's first platform outside of Scotland in 2011 as part of the Camden Fringe. The platform was held at RADA for two evenings on August 15th & 16th and was well received. 5 new works were presented by U.K based dance, theatre and physical theatre companies and artists at this event.

Showcasing their work in this platform were:

Eden Dance Works

Laura Forbes

Katherine Hollinson

Jai Hutchison

Tightlaced Theatre

EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE 2010

8/30/2010

Insights Platforms was set up in 2009, but when the first platform took place, when the organisation truly launched, was at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. The first Insights platforms event was held at The Space UK's V45 within Old Saint Paul's Scottish Episcopal Church, Jeffery Street from August 23rd - 28th.

Presenting their work at this event were:
Jai Hutchison
Aaron Jeffrey
Amira Kremers
Caitlin Smyth
Alice Wilkins

This platform showcased a variety of dance, physical theatre, and performance film, and was well received by audiences of all ages.