About
blurredaroundtheedges is where I share my work …
demonstrating areas of study, experience gained, and projects supported
Hello and welcome to blurredaroundtheedges
A space set up in 2021 to talk about the variety of things I do.
At b.a.t.e. I research, consult, and collaborate across the creative arts, supporting change, and working with those who make things happen.
Take a look, get in touch, and let's work together.
Thanks for stopping by.
Paul Roberts.
Browse through the various things I do at blurredaroundtheedges
research, consultancy, archiving, presenting, and teaching
Below tells you about some of the places I have been and the types of projects I have become involved with
Research Practice
The areas I have studied:
PhD Candidate
The professionalisation of technical practice in post-war Britain, particularly during the rise of civic and subsidised theatre building, as an emerging standardisation of specialist labour incorporated new and influential representative bodies.
2018 - 2023
Post Graduate Diploma
Technical Theatre - Merit
2017 - 2018
Master’s Degree
Cultural Policy - Merit
2008 - 2009
Bachelor of Ars with Honours
Art History and Information Studies - Merit
2002 - 2005
Professional practice
The places I have worked:
Operations and House Manager
Providing programme and operational delivery of Warwick Arts Centre services; managing all aspects of the front of house areas, operational needs, and the day-to-day running of the building.
Supporting the delivery of a four-year, Arts Council England and University of Warwick funded, capital build project across two phases.
Capital Project experience - supporting the design and delivery of:
Main House Theatre:
Renewal and improvements of accessible seating, carpeting and wall finishes
Updated technical equipment and wiring
Strengthening and renewal of forestage and stage
Improving lighting positions
Studio theatre:
Improvment of acoustic separation
Renewal of floor, technical equipment, and wiring
Backstage performers areas:
Refurbishment of dressing rooms and toilet/shower facilities
Ground floor
New Visual Arts Gallery
Enhanced cafe offer in the double-height space at the front of the new extension
First floor
Three new digital Film Theatre auditoria, with high-end digital projection and sound
New foyer
Second floor plans
Projection room(s)
Centre Manager:
Arts, Learning, and Enterprise
Planning and delivery, from inception, of the effective day to day running of the Wem Town Hall theatre and community centre. A member of the Senior Management team, contributing to the overall management and strategic direction of the programme and venue. Liaison with board, trust and key stakeholders. Acting Projectionist (35mm and digital), A/V, lighting and sound technician. Developed shared training and continual skills development with the technical team of Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
General Manager
Delivering visual exhibitions, technical support for all events and hires, developing auctions, operating art fairs. Working with local, regional, national and international artists. Development of exhibition space in partnership with Theatre Royal, Newcastle.
Supporting Practice
The projects I have been involved with:
Arts Mentor
Koestler mentoring is designed to support people who have experience of the criminal justice system and who have a keen interest in the arts to develop their practice in the community. Koestler mentors support the mentee in developing their skills e.g. building their portfolio, identifying other arts opportunities, disseminating their work and/or applying to educational courses. Mentees are provided with up to 10 mentoring sessions over a 12 month period.
Hatch Arts
A not for the distribution of profit project supporting recently graduated and early career visual artists in the north east of England. Presenting one pilot and three professional exhibitions, across a two year period, located in a range of found and temporary installation spaces.
Hatch Arts Exhibition 1: Untitled.
Newcastle - Disused Warehouse
Featuring: Adrian Warrell, Aime Nowlan, Becca Pelly-Fry, Kathryn Brame, Leonie Lachlan, Micheal Gardiner, Victoria Cutting
Hatch Arts Exhibition 2: Parking Prohibited
Newcastle - The Biscuit Factory
Featuring: John Topping, Kathryn Brame, Libby Hastie, Richard Hock, Toby Walshaw, Victoria Cutting
Hatch Arts Exhibition 3: Untitled
Newcastle - The Mushroom Works
Featuring: Amy Carter, Angelike Ianovou, Dean Charlton, Gabrielle Peel, Jenny Jennings, Kate Usher, Laura Jane Vest, Michael Wall, Sophia Fox, Thomas Knowles, Violet Bennet
