Bank of Springburn
The Neighbourhood
AT THE BANK OF SPRINGBURN, CONNECTION IS OUR CURRENCY.
At a time of financial crisis, where our money is worth less than ever and the trustworthy institutions of the past have deserted our high streets, we are proud to present a new kind of bank.
The Bank of Springburn is a pop-up arts space, where everything is free, and the only transactions are powered by the people. It's a hub for the local community to relax and enjoy a warm, welcoming space as well as hosting a range of workshops, drop-ins and live performances.
The Bank is also hosting a Poetry Take Away, where visitors can order a bespoke poem, written by Kevin P Gilday, about any subject personal to them, and collect it 30 minutes later.
Pop in for the free poetry, desk space, writing workshops or just a tea or coffee throughout the month of April or book now for free live performances every Saturday afternoon during April.
Bank of Springburn is located at Unit 29, Springburn Shopping Centre.
Created by award winning poet and theatre-maker Kevin P. Gilday as part of The Neighbourhood project.
Creative Team
Calendar of Events
| Activity | Description | Day | Dates | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Writers Workshop | A space to write, share poetry and short stories. | Tuesday | 4, 11, 18 and 25 April | 11am-1pm |
| Desk Space- Open to all | Drop us an email to use space and/or find out more. | Wednesday | 5, 12, 19 and 6 April | 10:30am-1pm |
| Poetry Takeaway | Order a poem about any subject and pick it up 30 minutes later. | Friday | 7, 14, 21 and 28 April | 11am-4pm |
| Opening Cabaret | Poetry by Nasim Rebecca Asl, Comedy by Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Music by emcee Empress | Saturday | 8 April | 1pm |
| Tea and Coffee Drop in | Drop in to the space for a tea/coffee and a chat. | Wednesday | 12, 19 and 26 April | 2:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Documentary Screening | Screening of the new documentary 'Karen Dunbar's School of Rap' with an intro and Q&A with Karen. | Saturday | 15 April | 1pm-4pm |
| Live Music Showcase | Mima Merrow, Hunter and McMustard, and Glasgow Kelvin College (Springburn Campus) Acts | Saturday | 22 April | 1pm- 4pm |
| Springburn History Day | A day of talks exploring the history of Springburn and the changing face of Glasgow, with contributions from Lost Glasgow and Paul Sweeney MSP. | Saturday | 29 April | 1pm - 4pm |
FIND OUT MORE
To find out more about the project please contact Karen Allan on karen.allan@nationaltheatrescotland.com or 0141 221 0970.
