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Field notes

Welcome to Coney’s Field Notes, a curated collection of reflections and insights from our fifteen-year journey of creating interactive experiences at the intersection of play, art, and social change.

These selected writings capture moments of discovery, document our methodologies in action, and share the stories of impact that emerged from our projects. From behind-the-scenes glimpses into our creative process to thoughtful analysis of what we learned along the way, these field notes represent the living knowledge that developed through Coney’s practice.

As you explore these reflections, you’ll find a rich archive of thinking about play, participation, and the potential for interactive experiences to create meaningful connections and spark positive change. Though Coney has now closed, we hope these field notes continue to inspire and inform those interested in similar approaches to artistic and social practice.

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After the After Life Experience

The Coney team reflect on being tasked to build an interactive companion piece to the National Theatre’s beautiful adaptation of Hirokazu Kore-eda’s film, After Life.

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Look Mum! I Made a Show on Zoom – Anne Langford writes

Young Coney facilitator Anne Langford writes on her experiences with the Young Coneys over during the pandemic, including creating the Young Coneys School for Grown Ups totally online.

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Magical Moments in our Online Programme

Two shows that have offered some particularly magical moments throughout lockdown are Telephone and Escape Zoom – read on to find out our favourite stories and moments.

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Screenshot from the video 'The Young Coneys News Network: Episode 7'.

The Young Coneys News Network: Episode 7 (the last one!)

We are thrilled to release Episode 7 – the last episode of this season of the Young Coneys News Network. As it’s our last episode, our “roaming reporters” have made sure we’re going out with a bang.

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The Young Coneys News Network: Episode 1

The Young Coneys have been hard at work in their homes, in order to bring you some good news stories and hard-hitting interviews with household objects.

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Crowdplay in Plovdiv: Tassos writes

Towards the end of 2019 we were invited to share a Coney project called Crowdplay at Fusion Urban Games Festival in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.

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A workshop with Áron Birtalan – Eliza writes

Our Producer Eliza shares some learning from a workshop about transformational practice, led by internationally renowned Artist and Transformation Games Practitioner, Áron Birtalan.

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The Young Coneys – the next step

Across the Autumn, we’ve been working on some new developments for the Young Coneys, our resident group of young change-makers – and we’re really excited to share them with you. Thanks to funding from the Backstage Trust and generous individuals,…

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Last Night of the Pleasure Fair – an interview with Georgina

Coming up this Saturday 23 November, we’re hugely excited to present Last Night of the Pleasure Fair – an evening of entertainment, interactivity and games around the theme of London’s counter culture. Last Night of the Pleasure Fair draws inspiration from the Bartholomew Fair – a trading…

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