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Acts of Intervention: Performance, Gay Culture, and AIDS

Artist/Author: David Roman | Reference: P2877 | ISBN: 978-0253211682 | Type: Publication

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.

100 Acts of Minor Dissent

Artist/Author: Mark Thomas | Reference: P2779 | ISBN: 978-1910463031 | Type: Publication

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.

Gender Trouble With David Hoyle

Artist/Author: David Hoyle | Digital Reference: EF5125 | Type: Digital File

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.

The Kipper Kids at the Kitchen - 1979

Artist/Author: The Kipper Kids | Digital Reference: EF5123 | Type: Digital File

Recording of the live 1979 performance at the Kintchen, New York.

Coming Soon: Part 1

Artist/Author: Annie Griffin | Digital Reference: EF5108 | Type: Digital File

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.

Coming Soon: Part 1

Artist/Author: Annie Griffin | Digital Reference: EF5108 | Type: Digital File

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.

Stephen Holman Live Performances 1987-2005

Artist/Author: Stephen Holman | Reference: D2180 | Type: DVD

Video documentation featuring three decdes of work that helped define a unique genre of US west coast performance art.

Stephen Holman

Artist/Author: Stephen Holman | Reference: P2599 | Type: Publication

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.

The Midnight Special 1981

Artist/Author: Andy Kaufman | Digital Reference: EF5101 | Type: Digital File

A show in which the performer stars as himself in the attempt of creating a late-night talk show, aired on January 23, 1981.

Was This Man a Genius? Talks with Andy Kaufman

Artist/Author: Julie Hecht | Reference: P2314 | ISBN: 978-1-4391-3572-3 | Type: Publication

An interview that turned into surreal meetings and phone conversations, between 1978 – 1979.