Happenstance

Notes

Reports from a weekend of live art at the Bluecoat. 5-7 April 2008.

Artist / Author Philippa Thomas
Reference A0239
Date 2008
Journal Dance Theatre Journal
Journal date 1905-06-30
Type Article

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