# Event Details - **Event Name**: Moving Forward: Routes into Physical Theatre - A Symposium - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A conversation on physical theatre today: its evolution, artist demands, and building real pathways for the next generation.About this EventDeveloped as part of the pilot programme for Physical Fellowship National, this symposium responds directly to a growing conversation across the sector about access, training, sustainability and progression within physical theatre.Recent consultation with artists, training providers and companies identified a shared challenge: while physical theatre continues to evolve and expand within contemporary performance, the routes into the industry can often feel unclear, inaccessible or unsustainable for young people, particularly those encountering the artform for the first time.At the same time, the sector itself is changing. The demand for collaborative, multi-skilled artists is growing. Ensemble practice, devised work, movement-led storytelling and interdisciplinary performance are becoming increasingly central to contemporary theatre-making. Yet many young people still lack visible pathways into these spaces, or opportunities to understand what life and work within the sector really looks like.This symposium brings together artists, organisations, educators and young people to explore those questions together.The event will include a live performance from Sprung Youth Ambassadors, a keynote presentation and a panel discussion exploring:how young people first encounter physical theatrethe changing realities of training and professional practicethe importance of inclusive and sustainable pathways into the artshow the sector can better support emerging artists beyond initial trainingwhat physical theatre offers audiences and performers nowAs part of Highly Sprung’s wider ambition for Physical Fellowship National, the symposium also acts as a platform to share learning from the pilot programme and to explore new ways of connecting young people with training, mentorship, creative opportunities and long-term progression within the industry.The symposium will particularly benefit students interested in:Drama, Theatre and Dance GCSE/A ‘Level/BTECDevised and Ensemble PerformanceCreative CareersContemporary Performance PracticeEvent Schedule:9.45am – Schools Arrive10am – Welcome & Context Setting10.15am – Flag performed by Sprung Youth Ambassadors10.30am – Keynote Address11.15am – Break11.30am – Panel Discussion12.45pm – Closing Summary1pm – Event End - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/coventry/moving-forward-routes-into-physical-theatre-a-symposium/100001999508948089 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, Workshops, Business, Entertainment, performances, Contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Coventry - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Square One Bar & Entertainment Venue - **lat**: 52.4075934 - **long**: -1.5055194 - **full address**: Square One Bar & Entertainment Venue, 4 Jordan Well, Coventry, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Moving Forward: Routes into Physical Theatre - A Symposium - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5b980b118305827ef1a9c689959b5c5d4013e04ec7c20309fbe56b5cd79412f1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788483667 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Moving Forward: Routes into Physical Theatre - A Symposium being held? - **A:** Moving Forward: Routes into Physical Theatre - A Symposium takes place on Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Thu, 22 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Square One Bar & Entertainment Venue, 4 Jordan Well, Coventry, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Moving Forward: Routes into Physical Theatre - A Symposium? - **A:** Moving Forward: Routes into Physical Theatre - A Symposium is organized by Highly Sprung Performance. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Moving Forward: Routes into Physical Theatre - A Symposium", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5b980b118305827ef1a9c689959b5c5d4013e04ec7c20309fbe56b5cd79412f1-rimg-w1200-h800-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788483667", "startDate": "2026-10-22T10:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-10-22T13:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/coventry/moving-forward-routes-into-physical-theatre-a-symposium/100001999508948089", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Square One Bar & Entertainment Venue", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "4 Jordan Well", "postalCode": "CV1 5QT", "addressLocality": "Coventry", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "52.4075934", "longitude": "-1.5055194" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "A conversation on physical theatre today: its evolution, artist demands, and building real pathways for the next generation.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "2026-10-22T13:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/coventry/moving-forward-routes-into-physical-theatre-a-symposium/100001999508948089" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-09-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-09-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/coventry/moving-forward-routes-into-physical-theatre-a-symposium/100001999508948089", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Highly Sprung Performance", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/highly-sprung-performance/27789030" } ] } ] ```