Room
Building-wide
Times
Saturday 5th September | 11am-10pm
Price
Free
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Festival of Dissent
Festival of Dissent
Festival of Dissent
5 September @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
What does dissent mean to you? We often think of dissent as protest or public action. But every act of dissent begins somewhere. Perhaps it begins with the moment you question something you’ve always accepted. The decision to do things differently. The courage to imagine another way.
The Festival of Dissent, in partnership with Lancaster Arts, is a day of unexpected encounters for all ages. Some experiences will invite you to take part, others ask you to pause, notice or look again. However you choose to spend your time, we hope you’ll leave with new ideas, new connections and perhaps…a little changed.
Taking over the Gregson and spilling out beyond it walls, the festival brings together artists, filmmakers, musicians, academics and local people for a playful day of surprising creative experiences, conversations and festivities.
Come curious. Leave a little changed.
SCHEDULE FOR A DAY OF FREE EVENTS
(find full descriptions of each activity here)
Some events require booking others are drop ins. There are limited places on bookable events so if you are no longer able to make it please let us know!
The Lightbulb Moment
11am–5pm (last showing begins 4.15pm)
You are invited by renowned theatre company Proto-Type to put on headphones and peer into a miniature apartment building, where the lives of its residents quietly intertwine. Through animation and sound, The Lightbulb Moment explores the connections between people, systems and the choices we make, inviting us to consider how even the smallest actions can shape the world around us. Drop in, booking not required.
The Sculpture Kit
11am-1pm
Join artist Ellie Barrett to transform everyday materials into unexpected sculptures. Some sculptures will become part of the festival itself! For all ages, families welcome. Book here.
This Is Not a Cinema
11am-5pm
Not every film belongs in a cinema. Not every cinema behaves like one. Curated by Adam York Gregory and Gillian Jane Lees, this rolling programme brings together locally made films that challenge expectations, expand our idea of cinema and celebrate stories that rarely make it to the big screen. Drop in, booking not required.
What if Dissent Isn’t What We Think It Is?
11am-12pm and 2pm-6pm
What if dissent isn’t what you think it is? Through thoughtful prompts, unexpected objects and shared conversation, you’ll turn the idea over together. Curiosity is all you need to bring. Join us in the Cafe Bar. Drop in, booking not required.
Agency of Small Acts
11am–5pm
A quiet department has opened for one day only. Step inside and become an Agent. You’ll be issued with a confidential mission. Some missions ask you to notice differently. Others invite small acts of kindness or gentle mischief. Drop in, booking not required.
The Living Room
11am–6pm
Step into Queer by Gum’s ‘Living Room’ for a quieter moment in the day. Whether you’d like to make something, have a chat, pause for a while, or simply recharge. Drop in, booking not required.
Walk. Wonder. Walk Again.
11.30am Gentle Walk, 2pm Explorer Walk, 4pm Explorer Walk
Join artist Jessica Emsley on a gentle walking workshop exploring Miss Whalley’s Field through close observation, reflection and simple acts of making. Book here.
No Such Thing
12pm, 12.45pm and 1.30pm
When was the last time you had a conversation with a stranger? Join one of our hosts for a free lunch in the Cafe and explore a menu of questions about everyday life, the world around us, and the things that matter. Very limited places. Book here.
In My Own Words
1.30pm–4pm
Create a personal placard and explore what you believe, question or care about through conversation, writing and making. Your placard will be photographed as part of a growing artwork created throughout the festival. Book here.
What Happens If
2pm–6pm
Join artists and academics who have been working over the summer to develop questions for you to encounter. What happens if curiosity becomes something you can step into? Drop in, booking not required.
A Party of Dissent!
7pm–10pm
A DJ, dancing, unexpected moments, the odd interruption and a few things we’re not quite ready to reveal. Wear orange, or pick up an orange ribbon when you arrive! Drop in, booking not required.
Additional fun throughout the day…
Pass It On
As you explore the Gregson, you may come across unexpected traces of other people’s stories, thoughts and reflections, quietly woven into the building in surprising ways. Some are easy to spot. Others are waiting to be discovered.
Keep an eye (and an ear) out…
From 2pm
Not everything appears in the programme. Throughout the day you’ll encounter spontaneous interventions by musician Loz Kaye. You might even find yourself in them!
5 September @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
All ages (under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)
What does dissent mean to you? We often think of dissent as protest or public action. But every act of dissent begins somewhere. Perhaps it begins with the moment you question something you’ve always accepted. The decision to do things differently. The courage to imagine another way.
The Festival of Dissent, in partnership with Lancaster Arts, is a day of unexpected encounters for all ages. Some experiences will invite you to take part, others ask you to pause, notice or look again. However you choose to spend your time, we hope you’ll leave with new ideas, new connections and perhaps…a little changed.
Taking over the Gregson and spilling out beyond it walls, the festival brings together artists, filmmakers, musicians, academics and local people for a playful day of surprising creative experiences, conversations and festivities.
Come curious. Leave a little changed.
SCHEDULE FOR A DAY OF FREE EVENTS
(find full descriptions of each activity here)
Some events require booking others are drop ins. There are limited places on bookable events so if you are no longer able to make it please let us know!
The Lightbulb Moment
11am–5pm (last showing begins 4.15pm)
You are invited by renowned theatre company Proto-Type to put on headphones and peer into a miniature apartment building, where the lives of its residents quietly intertwine. Through animation and sound, The Lightbulb Moment explores the connections between people, systems and the choices we make, inviting us to consider how even the smallest actions can shape the world around us. Drop in, booking not required.
The Sculpture Kit
11am-1pm
Join artist Ellie Barrett to transform everyday materials into unexpected sculptures. Some sculptures will become part of the festival itself! For all ages, families welcome. Book here.
This Is Not a Cinema
11am-5pm
Not every film belongs in a cinema. Not every cinema behaves like one. Curated by Adam York Gregory and Gillian Jane Lees, this rolling programme brings together locally made films that challenge expectations, expand our idea of cinema and celebrate stories that rarely make it to the big screen. Drop in, booking not required.
What if Dissent Isn’t What We Think It Is?
11am-12pm and 2pm-6pm
What if dissent isn’t what you think it is? Through thoughtful prompts, unexpected objects and shared conversation, you’ll turn the idea over together. Curiosity is all you need to bring. Join us in the Cafe Bar. Drop in, booking not required.
Agency of Small Acts
11am–5pm
A quiet department has opened for one day only. Step inside and become an Agent. You’ll be issued with a confidential mission. Some missions ask you to notice differently. Others invite small acts of kindness or gentle mischief. Drop in, booking not required.
The Living Room
11am–6pm
Step into Queer by Gum’s ‘Living Room’ for a quieter moment in the day. Whether you’d like to make something, have a chat, pause for a while, or simply recharge. Drop in, booking not required.
Walk. Wonder. Walk Again.
11.30am Gentle Walk, 2pm Explorer Walk, 4pm Explorer Walk
Join artist Jessica Emsley on a gentle walking workshop exploring Miss Whalley’s Field through close observation, reflection and simple acts of making. Book here.
No Such Thing
12pm, 12.45pm and 1.30pm
When was the last time you had a conversation with a stranger? Join one of our hosts for a free lunch in the Cafe and explore a menu of questions about everyday life, the world around us, and the things that matter. Very limited places. Book here.
In My Own Words
1.30pm–4pm
Create a personal placard and explore what you believe, question or care about through conversation, writing and making. Your placard will be photographed as part of a growing artwork created throughout the festival. Book here.
What Happens If
2pm–6pm
Join artists and academics who have been working over the summer to develop questions for you to encounter. What happens if curiosity becomes something you can step into? Drop in, booking not required.
A Party of Dissent!
7pm–10pm
A DJ, dancing, unexpected moments, the odd interruption and a few things we’re not quite ready to reveal. Wear orange, or pick up an orange ribbon when you arrive! Drop in, booking not required.
Additional fun throughout the day…
Pass It On
As you explore the Gregson, you may come across unexpected traces of other people’s stories, thoughts and reflections, quietly woven into the building in surprising ways. Some are easy to spot. Others are waiting to be discovered.
Keep an eye (and an ear) out…
From 2pm
Not everything appears in the programme. Throughout the day you’ll encounter spontaneous interventions by musician Loz Kaye. You might even find yourself in them!
Accessibility
For further information on getting here and accessibility, click here.
Find more Events at The Gregson
What does dissent mean to you? We often think of dissent as protest or public action. But every act of dissent begins somewhere. Perhaps it begins with the moment you question something you’ve always accepted. The decision to do things differently. The courage to imagine another way.
The Festival of Dissent, in partnership with Lancaster Arts, is a day of unexpected encounters for all ages. Some experiences will invite you to take part, others ask you to pause, notice or look again. However you choose to spend your time, we hope you’ll leave with new ideas, new connections and perhaps…a little changed.
Taking over the Gregson and spilling out beyond it walls, the festival brings together artists, filmmakers, musicians, academics and local people for a playful day of surprising creative experiences, conversations and festivities.
Come curious. Leave a little changed.
SCHEDULE FOR A DAY OF FREE EVENTS
(find full descriptions of each activity here)
Some events require booking others are drop ins. There are limited places on bookable events so if you are no longer able to make it please let us know!
The Lightbulb Moment
11am–5pm (last showing begins 4.15pm)
You are invited by renowned theatre company Proto-Type to put on headphones and peer into a miniature apartment building, where the lives of its residents quietly intertwine. Through animation and sound, The Lightbulb Moment explores the connections between people, systems and the choices we make, inviting us to consider how even the smallest actions can shape the world around us. Drop in, booking not required.
The Sculpture Kit
11am-1pm
Join artist Ellie Barrett to transform everyday materials into unexpected sculptures. Some sculptures will become part of the festival itself! For all ages, families welcome. Book here.
This Is Not a Cinema
11am-5pm
Not every film belongs in a cinema. Not every cinema behaves like one. Curated by Adam York Gregory and Gillian Jane Lees, this rolling programme brings together locally made films that challenge expectations, expand our idea of cinema and celebrate stories that rarely make it to the big screen. Drop in, booking not required.
What if Dissent Isn’t What We Think It Is?
11am-12pm and 2pm-6pm
What if dissent isn’t what you think it is? Through thoughtful prompts, unexpected objects and shared conversation, you’ll turn the idea over together. Curiosity is all you need to bring. Join us in the Cafe Bar. Drop in, booking not required.
Agency of Small Acts
11am–5pm
A quiet department has opened for one day only. Step inside and become an Agent. You’ll be issued with a confidential mission. Some missions ask you to notice differently. Others invite small acts of kindness or gentle mischief. Drop in, booking not required.
The Living Room
11am–6pm
Step into Queer by Gum’s ‘Living Room’ for a quieter moment in the day. Whether you’d like to make something, have a chat, pause for a while, or simply recharge. Drop in, booking not required.
Walk. Wonder. Walk Again.
11.30am Gentle Walk, 2pm Explorer Walk, 4pm Explorer Walk
Join artist Jessica Emsley on a gentle walking workshop exploring Miss Whalley’s Field through close observation, reflection and simple acts of making. Book here.
No Such Thing
12pm, 12.45pm and 1.30pm
When was the last time you had a conversation with a stranger? Join one of our hosts for a free lunch in the Cafe and explore a menu of questions about everyday life, the world around us, and the things that matter. Very limited places. Book here.
In My Own Words
1.30pm–4pm
Create a personal placard and explore what you believe, question or care about through conversation, writing and making. Your placard will be photographed as part of a growing artwork created throughout the festival. Book here.
What Happens If
2pm–6pm
Join artists and academics who have been working over the summer to develop questions for you to encounter. What happens if curiosity becomes something you can step into? Drop in, booking not required.
A Party of Dissent!
7pm–10pm
A DJ, dancing, unexpected moments, the odd interruption and a few things we’re not quite ready to reveal. Wear orange, or pick up an orange ribbon when you arrive! Drop in, booking not required.
Additional fun throughout the day…
Pass It On
As you explore the Gregson, you may come across unexpected traces of other people’s stories, thoughts and reflections, quietly woven into the building in surprising ways. Some are easy to spot. Others are waiting to be discovered.
Keep an eye (and an ear) out…
From 2pm
Not everything appears in the programme. Throughout the day you’ll encounter spontaneous interventions by musician Loz Kaye. You might even find yourself in them!
Accessibility
For further information on getting here and accessibility, click here.
Find more Events at The Gregson
What does dissent mean to you? We often think of dissent as protest or public action. But every act of dissent begins somewhere. Perhaps it begins with the moment you question something you’ve always accepted. The decision to do things differently. The courage to imagine another way.
The Festival of Dissent, in partnership with Lancaster Arts, is a day of unexpected encounters for all ages. Some experiences will invite you to take part, others ask you to pause, notice or look again. However you choose to spend your time, we hope you’ll leave with new ideas, new connections and perhaps…a little changed.
Taking over the Gregson and spilling out beyond it walls, the festival brings together artists, filmmakers, musicians, academics and local people for a playful day of surprising creative experiences, conversations and festivities.
Come curious. Leave a little changed.
SCHEDULE FOR A DAY OF FREE EVENTS
(find full descriptions of each activity here)
Some events require booking others are drop ins. There are limited places on bookable events so if you are no longer able to make it please let us know!
The Lightbulb Moment
11am–5pm (last showing begins 4.15pm)
You are invited by renowned theatre company Proto-Type to put on headphones and peer into a miniature apartment building, where the lives of its residents quietly intertwine. Through animation and sound, The Lightbulb Moment explores the connections between people, systems and the choices we make, inviting us to consider how even the smallest actions can shape the world around us. Drop in, booking not required.
The Sculpture Kit
11am-1pm
Join artist Ellie Barrett to transform everyday materials into unexpected sculptures. Some sculptures will become part of the festival itself! For all ages, families welcome. Book here.
This Is Not a Cinema
11am-5pm
Not every film belongs in a cinema. Not every cinema behaves like one. Curated by Adam York Gregory and Gillian Jane Lees, this rolling programme brings together locally made films that challenge expectations, expand our idea of cinema and celebrate stories that rarely make it to the big screen. Drop in, booking not required.
What if Dissent Isn’t What We Think It Is?
11am-12pm and 2pm-6pm
What if dissent isn’t what you think it is? Through thoughtful prompts, unexpected objects and shared conversation, you’ll turn the idea over together. Curiosity is all you need to bring. Join us in the Cafe Bar. Drop in, booking not required.
Agency of Small Acts
11am–5pm
A quiet department has opened for one day only. Step inside and become an Agent. You’ll be issued with a confidential mission. Some missions ask you to notice differently. Others invite small acts of kindness or gentle mischief. Drop in, booking not required.
The Living Room
11am–6pm
Step into Queer by Gum’s ‘Living Room’ for a quieter moment in the day. Whether you’d like to make something, have a chat, pause for a while, or simply recharge. Drop in, booking not required.
Walk. Wonder. Walk Again.
11.30am Gentle Walk, 2pm Explorer Walk, 4pm Explorer Walk
Join artist Jessica Emsley on a gentle walking workshop exploring Miss Whalley’s Field through close observation, reflection and simple acts of making. Book here.
No Such Thing
12pm, 12.45pm and 1.30pm
When was the last time you had a conversation with a stranger? Join one of our hosts for a free lunch in the Cafe and explore a menu of questions about everyday life, the world around us, and the things that matter. Very limited places. Book here.
In My Own Words
1.30pm–4pm
Create a personal placard and explore what you believe, question or care about through conversation, writing and making. Your placard will be photographed as part of a growing artwork created throughout the festival. Book here.
What Happens If
2pm–6pm
Join artists and academics who have been working over the summer to develop questions for you to encounter. What happens if curiosity becomes something you can step into? Drop in, booking not required.
A Party of Dissent!
7pm–10pm
A DJ, dancing, unexpected moments, the odd interruption and a few things we’re not quite ready to reveal. Wear orange, or pick up an orange ribbon when you arrive! Drop in, booking not required.
Additional fun throughout the day…
Pass It On
As you explore the Gregson, you may come across unexpected traces of other people’s stories, thoughts and reflections, quietly woven into the building in surprising ways. Some are easy to spot. Others are waiting to be discovered.
Keep an eye (and an ear) out…
From 2pm
Not everything appears in the programme. Throughout the day you’ll encounter spontaneous interventions by musician Loz Kaye. You might even find yourself in them!
Accessibility
For further information on getting here and accessibility, click here.
