In July 2013, Tramway and Glas(s) Performance presented ALBERT DRIVE – Introducing you to your Neighbour; a large scale participatory arts project involving artists, volunteers, local businesses, residents, families, individuals and communities in a creative exploration into the idea of neighbour from the perspective of one street in Pollokshields, Glasgow.
…In the 25 years since Tramway opened, I have never seen the building so packed with people. And although community relations in Glasgow, as in most British cities, have been through good times and bad – and a single arts project, sadly, cannot change the world – it’s safe to say that this sunny weekend, in Albert Drive, was one of the good times and it was a pleasure and a privilege to be there.’
In late June, journalist Chitra Ramaswamy came down to Albert Drive to spend some time with our neighbours and experience what’s been going on for the last few months on the drive as part of the ALBERT DRIVE Project. She met with the team, the artists, the performers and residents, drank tea and discussed all things Albert Drive…
Everybody’s House has been causing quite a stir on Albert Drive – in the best possible way. Local people have been getting together to meet each other in the house and the local press have also been helping us spread the word…
Everybody’s House, a lovely ‘tea caddy’ house designed by EDO Architecture, based on a concept by Glas(s) Performance, is making its first outing on Albert Drive today.
