Babel Lab

A playground for artistic experimentation, investigation and training

Babel Labs 2024

We are doing something different.

Artistic Practice is changing.

In recent years we have all seen massive societal shifts that pull away from the old broken models of hierarchical arts training. Training that centers the experience of the guru and denies, undermines and extracts the experience of the artist.

We want to create a new framework.

We want to create an artistic methodology that centers the lived experience of the people that work with it. That empowers rather than reduces. That elevates rather than neutralises. That diversifies rather than homogenizes.

We are building a methodology for Babel’s Creative Practice, and we want you to do it with us.

Babel Labs 2024

The 4 Pillars Of Babel’s Creative Practice

This year we will be running 4 Babel Labs.

Each Lab will focus on 1 pillar of our emerging creative methodology.

It will be an in depth physical exploration into how the pillar activates in the body, it’s connection to wider society, the arts industry and the world around us.

We invite you to join us in this landmark moment and be part of defining the future of Babel.

More info and FAQ’s

  • This year, Artistic Director Joseph Lynch is going to run 4 Babel Labs

    Each Lab will be a 2 day deep dive, interrogating a different pillar of this emerging methodology

    An in-depth physical exploration into how the pillar activates in the body, it’s connection to wider society, the arts industry and the world around us

  • Labs are our playground for performance training

    We invite theatre makers, dancers, choreographers, directors, movement directors, performers and practitioners who want to deepen their experience, to join us on this exciting new venture and be part of defining the future of Babel

  • You are welcome to attend one or all Labs Discounts are available for those that wish to join us for all Labs

    LAB 1: Celebration - 30th & 31st March

    LAB 2: Responsivity - 1st & 2nd June

    LAB 3: Audacity - 31st August & 1st September

    LAB 4: Disruption - 2nd & 3rd November

    Individual Lab: £100 / Core Lab Bundle: £300 3 Labs for the price of 4

  • In the Lab space, we will test, provoke and unpick these pillars in an uplifting and exhilarating weekend

    Unlocking the body's potential to play

    Finding freedom through instinct and impulse

    Connecting with a group and establishing bold ensemble imagery

    Join us in building our new methodology, shaping the development of our making, programming and community work.

    Be a part of the future of Babel

  • Babel means ‘the sound of many things’ through collaborative, radically inclusive spaces, we amplify underrepresented voices, providing creatives a platform to share their stories with the world.

    We work with Black, global majority, working-class, neurodivergent and LGBTQI+ participants and we will be responsive to any information on what you need to be present in the space.

    Unfortunately Chisenhale Dance Space is not accessible via a lift, so if this is a necessity for you please get in touch with us.

  • Join us in creating an artistic methodology for how we want to work in the future.

    You can join us as a core lab participant across the entire year and be a central part to developing and working with our emerging methodology.

    As a Core Lab Participant you’ll:

    • get 4 Babel Labs for the price of 3

    • be an integral part of shaping our future.

    • develop a year long relationship with us as we grow into this new vision

    • get outside Lab communication and feedback from us

    • receive a special Core Lab discount to all of our other events and workshops

If you have any questions or would like a chat about Babel Labs you can reach out to Joseph or Arron on hello@babeltheatre.co.uk