Keynote by Alan Lane (Artistic Director, Slung Low)

8 July, 2021 | 11:00 AM | Think Space

Alan Lane is Artistic Director of Slung Low, an award-winning theatre company specialising in making epic outdoor productions, often with large community performance companies.

The company manage The Holbeck in Leeds: the oldest working men’s club in Britain. They run the bar as a traditional members’ bar and the rest of the building as an open development space for artists. All work presented at The Holbeck is Pay What You Decide. The equipment and vehicles of the company are lent to those who have need.

During the COVID-19 pandemic Slung Low operated as ward lead for social care referrals from Leeds City Council Coronavirus helpline providing social care support to 7,500 homes.