Published at the same time as a video of the same name, this is a unique record of these theatre groups in action. Based on the author’s own travels and experiences working with community theatre groups in six very different countries, this is the first study of their work and the methodological traditions which have developed around the world.
Part of the Library of Performing Rights (LPR).
Exhibition catalogue. Raven Row, 30 June – 6 August 2017
An email conversation between a noted poet.walker and a noted performance.walker about being temporarily prevented from walking ‘normally’ by illness/surgery. Their reflections cover cultural perceptions and personal values associated with walking, personal anecdotes, philosophical reflection, practices for daily-life and an alphabet of falling.
54 intriguing encounters produced by artists involved with the Walking Artists Network and beyond.
Performance text; performers have to learn all the parts while trying to be each other rather than presuming to enact characters.
Book review.
Citing Howells’ permissive mantra as its title, the book includes new writing from leading scholars and artists, as well as writing by Howells himself, an extensive interview, scores, and visual materials, which together offer new insight into the artist’s ground-breaking process.
What happens when a 12-18 month old is let loose in a soft, safe space with someone who follows and reflects their every sound, move and mood? The interaction between babies, performers and the audience of parents and carers is what makes this an utterly unpredictable event.
Includes a 10 minute edit and a video of the 45 minute performance a the 2005 Melbourne Festival.
Part of the Study Room Guide on Live Art and Kids (P3091).
Images from In 12 am: Awake & Looking Down and Quizoola!
Documentary about the gender-bending San Francisco performance group who became a pop culture phenomenon in the early 1970s. Includes deleted scenes, interview with directors and a booklet with Damon Wise film notes.
100 minutes