Peopling the Palace(s): 2nd-15th June 2014
Download the programme leaflet here.
MON JUNE 2nd
EXTRAVAGANT BODIES: EXTRAVAGANT AGE
INSPIRING OLD AGE − BODY AND MIND ON THE FRINGES OF SOCIAL NORMS
A presentation of materials from the Extravagent Age Exhibition in Zagreb (2013) and Belgrade (2014) and a book launch for the Extravagant Age Catalogue hosted by Olga Majcen and Suncica Ostoic of Kontejner in Zagreb and Milica Pekic from Belgrade
6-9 pm Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL Free
TUE JUNE 3rd
ANNUAL DRAMA LECTURE
"Crushed Black: The Performance of Self in Everynight Cinema in the Sixties", a lecture by Tavia Nyong'o, Associate Professor in the Department of Performance Studies at New York University and Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary
Reception to follow
6pm Arts Lecture Theatre, Arts 2, QMUL Free
WED JUNE 4th
LONG TABLE ON PERFORMANCE AND COMMUNITY
A Long Table to launch Performance and Community: Commentary and Case Studies that features the work of Ali Campbell, Paul Heritage, Mojisolo Adebayo, Martin Welton and many others, edited by Caoimhe McAvinchey
Long Table hosted by Lois Weaver
6-8 pm Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
THURS JUNE 5th
GREEN SCREENING
A public workshop and conversation on filling blank spaces with new thoughts. This is a combination artist talk with Peggy Shaw and participatory workshop with Lois Weaver that uses a green screen process to explore issues of memory and the power of the imagination in the face of extreme circumstance. Developed in collaboration with Matt Delbridge and Dave Wright
All welcome
6-8 pm Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
FRI JUNE 6th
SEEING LIKE A CITY
An interdisciplinary symposium on the relationship between theatre, performance and urban studies
Kicks off with a Keynote Address with Professor Mariana Valverde (University of Toronto) and Michael McKinnie (Queen Mary University of London). Chaired by Jen Harvie (Queen Mary University of London)
6 pm Film and Drama Studio Arts 2, QMUL. Free. Places are limited. Reserve at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/seeing-like-a-city-public-lecture-registration-11479338009
SAT JUNE 7th
SEEING LIKE A CITY
All day Symposium
9:30-5:30 Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL, £5 including lunch. To register http://seeinglikeacity.wordpress.com/posts
FACULTY FILM NIGHT
An event screening films personally chosen by members of the Queen Mary Drama Department. Join us for an eclectic mix of films selected by Maria Delgado, Bridget Escolme Maggie Inchley, Dominic Johnson, and Nicholas Ridout. BYOB but free popcorn for all!
Saturday 7 June. 6.30pm – 12.30pm; Sunday 15 June 6.30pm – 10.00pm. Pinter Studio, Arts 1 Suggested £5 donation.
SUN JUNE 8th
FEM FRESH
A day of intergenerational performance and dialogue featuring Fresh, an emerging artist performance platform andArt Tips For Girls, invited presentations on, about, and around feminism and age in Live Art.
In collaboration with the Live Art Development Agency as part of Restock, Reflect, Rethink Three: On Live Art and Feminism
2pm-7pm Pinter Studio /RR1/RR2/RR3/Film Studio and Foyer in Arts 1, QMUL, £5
MON JUNE 9th
LIVE ART, FEMINISM AND THE ARCHIVE
An evening on Live Art, Feminism and the Archive featuring the London book launch of re.act.feminism ♯2: a performing archive (Berlin) and a Cocktail Seminar on Feminism, Live Art and the Academy with provocations from Jen Harvie, Catherine Silverstone, Kim Solga, Caoimhe McAvinchey, Geraldine Harris, Eleanor Roberts. Chaired by Lois Weaver
In collaboration with the Live Art Development Agency as part of Restock, Reflect, Rethink Three: On Live Art and Feminism
6pm Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
TUES JUNE 10th
FIRST FLIGHTS
An evening of performances by 2014 QMUL students, mentored by veteran AiR Suppliers.
Hosted by Tammy WhyNot
7pm Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
WED JUNE 11th
A RUNWAY LONG TABLE
A Long Table that invites 1st and 2nd year students, finalists and graduates to talk about life, work and survival in the arts
4-6 pm Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
AIR MILES
A showcase of performances created by Air Suppliers and other Drama@QM Alumni featuring new works by Claire Nolan, Sh!t Theatre, Anais Lalange, Figs and Wigs, Tamara Von Werthern and many more!
7pm Pinter Studio Arts 1, QMUL, Suggested Donation £5
THURS JUNE 12th
ANIMATE THOUGHTS - CHOREOGRAPHING RESEARCH
A roundtable discussion with choreographers, arts professionals and academics who will discuss the relationship between choreography and research in their work and the relations between Higher Education and professional. Chaired by Martin Welton.
7 pm, Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
FOOTAGE
A video installation by Martin Welton, Clare Whistler and Dave Wright that is an exploration of the tactility of human feet, and how they connect us to the world, stepping carefully, trying not to put heads before heels in a hurry to put on socks and shoes.
12- 9pm Foyer, Arts 1, QMUL
GIRLS ON FILM
Curated by Aaron Wright
Screenings of performance documentation and works to camera by influential feminist performance makers. Featuring rare and rarely-seen materials held in LADA’s Study Room, Girls on Film presents highlights from recent screening events including artists subverting the worlds of TV and film and artists considering the performance of gender.
Part of LADA's Restock, Reflect, Rethink project on Live Art and Feminism.
5pm – 6pm , Hitchcock Screening Room, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
u see the image of her i
An exhibition of pinhole photographs by Julia Bardsley that offers a fascinating insight into the way an artist sees. Using ancient techniques Bardsley creates a series of artificial memory theatres, composites of mental and physical space, where action and image are bound in unique form.
Preview 6-9 pm Rehearsal Room 3, Arts 1 QMUL, Free
FRI JUNE 13th
THE STATE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
A performance experiment in international relations, office politics, and the pleasures of disco, conducted by Lindsay Goss and Nicholas Ridout. Want to travel the world? Speak many languages? Assist in complex hostage negotiations and intervene in territorial disputes? You need specialist performance assistance from the people with the expertise. For two nights only, they will show you the drill.
7.30pm, Pinter Studio, QMUL, £5 general admission and free to students
FOOTAGE
A video installation by Martin Welton, Clare Whistler and Dave Wright that is an exploration of the tactility of human feet, and how they connect us to the world, stepping carefully, trying not to put heads before heels in a hurry to put on socks and shoes. Free.
12-9 pm Foyer, Arts 1, QMUL
GIRLS ON FILM
A selection of video documentation of Feminist Live Artists. Curated by Aaron Wright and the Live Art Development Agency
Part of LADA's Restock, Reflect, Rethink project on Live Art and Feminism.
5pm – 6pm , Hitchcock Screening Room, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
u see the image of her i
An exhibition of pinhole photographs by Julia Bardsley that offers a fascinating insight into the way an artist sees. Using ancient techniques Bardsley creates a series of artificial memory theatres, composites of mental and physical space, where action and image are bound in unique form.
Private View & Publication Launch, 6-9pm Rehearsal Room 3, Arts 1, QMUL, Free.
A limited edition of Julia Bardsley's book, ‘u’ see the image of her ‘i’, with an original 6"x4" print, will be available for sale. For more details of the book, see the publisher's site.
SAT JUNE 14th
THE STATE DEPARTMENT PRESENTS
A performance experiment in international relations, office politics, and the pleasures of disco, conducted by Lindsay Goss and Nicholas Ridout. Want to travel the world? Speak many languages? Assist in complex hostage negotiations and intervene in territorial disputes? You need specialist performance assistance from the people with the expertise. For two nights only, they will show you the drill.
7.30pm, Pinter Studio, Arts 1, QMUL £5 general admission and free to students
GIRLS ON FILM
A selection of video documentation of Feminist Live Artists Curated by Aaron Wright and the Live Art Development Agency
Part of LADA's Restock, Reflect, Rethink project on Live Art and Feminism.
5pm – 6pm , Hitchcock Screening Room, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
FOOTAGE
A video installation by Martin Welton, Clare Whistler and Dave Wright that is an exploration of the tactility of human feet, and how they connect us to the world, stepping carefully, trying not to put heads before heels in a hurry to put on socks and shoes.
12-9 pm Foyer, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
u see the image of her i
An exhibition of pinhole photographs by Julia Bardsley that offers a fascinating insight into the way an artist sees. Using ancient techniques Bardsley creates a series of artificial memory theatres, composites of mental and physical space, where action and image are bound in unique form.
12-9 pm Rehearsal Room 3, Arts 1 QMUL, Free
SUN JUNE 15th
FOOTAGE
A video installation by Martin Welton, Clare Whistler and Dave Wright that is an exploration of the tactility of human feet, and how they connect us to the world, stepping carefully, trying not to put heads before heels in a hurry to put on socks and shoes.
12pm Foyer, Arts 1, QMUL, Free
u see the image of her i
An exhibition of pinhole photographs by Julia Bardsley that offers a fascinating insight into the way an artist sees. Using ancient techniques Bardsley creates a series of artificial memory theatres, composites of mental and physical space, where action and image are bound in unique form.
12-5 pm Rehearsal Room 3, Arts 1 QMUL, Free
FACULTY FILM NIGHT
An event screening films personally chosen by members of the Queen Mary Drama Department. Join us for an eclectic mix of films selected by Maria Delgado, Bridget Escolme Maggie Inchley, Dominic Johnson, and Nicholas Ridout. BYOB but free popcorn for all!
Saturday 7 June. 6.30pm – 12.30pm; Sunday 15 June 6.30pm – 10.00pm. Pinter Studio, Arts 1 Suggested £5 donation.
To book tickets for any of these events please email airproject@qmul.ac.uk or call the AiR Project office 0207 882 2851.
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