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The challenges of the creative process and bringing ideas to life
Theatre maker Jane George reflects on the benefits of a residency at Dartington after spending a week working on a new piece with her company Strange Futures.
Stories in Time
Dr Sarah Elisa Kelly, tutor on our short course Unravelling Time, writes on eco-perspectives and how the socities we live in can shape our own relationship with time.
Exploring nature through human, non human and the mechanical
Award-winning creative artist Tom Bailey explains talks about the fruitfulness of his Dartington residency which has taken inspiration from the wild Devon landscape.
Theatre posing some chilling questions about the mechanics of power
A new theatre show questions whether we are allowing ourselves to become distracted by the ‘dead cats’ rather than focussing on who is pulling the strings of power.
In memory of composer Vladislav Shoot
We remember the life and work of Ukrainian born avant-garde composer, Vladislav Shoot, who lived on the Dartington estate for many years before his death in 2022.
Henri’s Field at Schumacher College
Find out more about our 5 acre growing space, a working market garden and educational testing site for new horticultural and agroecological practices.
Weaving together the synergy of running and writing
“There’s something about the rhythm of running….that lets your thoughts bubble and jumble away … suddenly things can make sense after a run.” says writer and runner Adharanand Finn who is running a three-day retreat at Dartington.
Acknowledging the achievements of actor and activist Paul Robeson
When Paul Robeson came to Dartington in 1930 to rehearse Shakespeare’s Othello (below), he delighted the Devon crowds. Today, a new event commemorates his time here.
New land manager began as a volunteer at Dartington
Meet our new land manager Sebastian Allen-Mepham. In his youth he volunteered with our conservation team and now he is delighted to return to play a part in protecting the land for future generations.
50 Years of E.F. Schumacher’s Small Is Beautiful
E.F. Schumacher argued for economic systems that are good for people and planet. Find out how we are still influenced by his thinking today, and about some special events to mark his impact.