In this richly detailed memoir, Pam Tent offers a fascinating glimpse into the tumultuous life of a liberation movement – both artistic and sexual – whose influence is still apparent in the worlds of theatre, music, fashion, gay politics, gay spirituality, and urban club life.

This item is part of the ‘Glimpses of before: 1970s UK Performance Art’ Study Room Guide by Helena Goldwater (P2497)

Short interview on Martinez’ work, her influences, and ambitions

Documentary spanning five years of the Alternative Miss World Show, costume pageant and fancy dress party for grown ups.

An ethnographic account of female impersonators, exploring the symbolic geography of drag and camp, and social organization of drag clubs.

First 17 minutes: experimental video with dolls, shoes, colour overlays etc. (content unidentified, possibly off-air recordings); then venue interior shots and Neil Bartlett in solo rehearsal or performance. Venue unidentified but possibly Battersea Arts Centre, which would make this 1987 and the earliest version of the piece. Performance section followed by music videos, film excerpts etc. (presumably recorded off-air).Part of the Neil Bartlett Collection. Donated to the British Library and the Live Art Development Agency Study Room from Neil Bartlett’s personal collection.

Documentation of performance at the National Theatre, 15 April 1993. Marivaux play produced by Gloria, translated and directed by Neil Bartlett.Part of the Neil Bartlett Collection. Donated to the British Library and the Live Art Development Agency Study Room from Neil Bartlett’s personal collection.

Documentation of 1994 performance at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith.Part of the Neil Bartlett Collection. Donated to the British Library and the Live Art Development Agency Study Room from Neil Bartlett’s personal collection.

1991 production of the play Atriebeja by Latvian poetess Aspazija, created at the Kabata Theatre, Riga in 1991. Co-directed by Neil Bartlett and Banuta Rubess. Revived (including Neil Bartlett as a performer) in Toronto in 1991. This is a document of the original Riga production.Part of the Neil Bartlett Collection. Donated to the British Library and the Live Art Development Agency Study Room from Neil Bartlett’s personal collection.

By Neil Bartlett and Nicolas Bloomfield after a text by Balzac. With Bette Bourne, Leah Hausman, Beverley Klein & Fancois Testory. Filmed at the Drill Hall, London, 1989.Part of the Neil Bartlett Collection. Donated to the British Library and the Live Art Development Agency Study Room from Neil Bartlett’s personal collection.