This volume examines the ways gay men have used theatre and performance to intervene in the AIDS crisis. It discusses dramatic texts and public performances–from cabarets and candlelight vigils to full-scale Broadway productions that have shaped, and been shaped by, the history of AIDS in national, regional, and local contexts.
An account of an entire year spent living provocatively. From successful campaigns against Royal Parks and multinationals, to arts and crafts with porn mags, from annoying estate agents, to raising cinema workers' wages, comedian and campaigner Mark Thomas stopped at nothing.
Video recordings of the performance presented as part an extensive programme curated by Lois Keidan and Aaron Wright (Live Art Development Agency) entitled “Just Like A Woman”, composed of lectures, performances, readings, installations, screenings, workshops and debates on performance of identity, is fully dedicated to the impact of performance on feminist histories and the contribution of artists to discourses around contemporary gender politics. From the 19th edition of the City of Women (Mesto žensk) festival – 2-13 October 2013, Ljubljana, Slovenia – entitled “Let's create a place for ourselves” on public space and politics.
Recording of the live 1979 performance at the Kintchen, New York.
Broadcast in 2000, COMING SOON is a three part comedy/drama series for Channel 4 following the adventures of an avant garde theatre company from London that would do anything for funding.
Broadcast in 2000, COMING SOON is a three part comedy/drama series for Channel 4 following the adventures of an avant garde theatre company from London that would do anything for funding.
Video documentation featuring three decdes of work that helped define a unique genre of US west coast performance art.
A disparate collection of Holman’s artwork including photos and reviews from his performance career, alongside rare flyers and posters from the US 80s/90s underground performance scene.
A show in which the performer stars as himself in the attempt of creating a late-night talk show, aired on January 23, 1981.
An interview that turned into surreal meetings and phone conversations, between 1978 – 1979.