DevOTED AND DISGRUNTLED

Improbable’s 21st annual unconventional convention for everyone who is passionate about making change in theatre and the performing arts is back!

Devoted & Disgruntled is a nationwide conversation about theatre and the performing arts. Since 2006, Improbable has been using a process called Open Space Technology to facilitate these gatherings where everyone’s voice can be heard and no topic is censored. There are no key-note speakers and no fixed agenda - you decide what gets worked on at the event.

“Devoted and Disgruntled was born out of frustration. I was frustrated both with theatre and with myself. I knew things could be better in theatre and I also knew the way I responded to that situation could be more creative. I wanted to stop moaning and actually do something about it." - Phelim McDermott, Co-Artistic Director of Improbable

For three decades, Improbable has been asking bold questions about how we make work, how we work together, and how we imagine better futures. Devoted & Disgruntled remains one of the places where those questions are not only asked - but acted upon. Plus this year, Improbable are celebrating their 30th Anniversary! A chance to take stock, reflect back, and look forward.

If the question “What are we going to do about Theatre and the Performing Arts?” inspires you, invigorates you, or even infuriates you - then this is for you. If we’re going to change things for the better, we need time, space, and each other - meeting on equal footing, with curiosity, courage, and care.

Access for All

This is a relaxed space where you can move around, take as many breaks as you need, and come in and out of the space as needed. There will be live captioning for the opening and closing circles and BSL interpreters will be present throughout the whole event.

Free tickets are offered to those who are on low income or receiving income related benefits. Please email office@improbable.co.uk for more information.