Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre

In 2009 Sharmanka moved to Trongate 103 (Centre for the Arts and Creativity) in renovated buildings in Glasgow’s Merchant City. Significant increases in audience numbers led to the enlargement of Sharmanka’s team. Robin Mitchell acts as gallery manager and Sharmanka’s associated photographer. A pool of specially trained theatre technicians and other professionals helps to run the shows and install exhibitions. Performances of kinetic sculptures are attended by thousands of visitors every year. Amongst these are tourists from all over the world, families, school groups, students, and SEN groups. Sharmanka also undertakes commissions and touring exhibitions, both nationally and internationally. Sharmanka regularly engages in creative dialogues with musicians, dancers, actors, and other artists hosting a variety of events in its venue including concerts, film screenings, and poetry evenings.