From Ru Paul’s Drag Race to Sadler’s Wells main stage, Dickie Beau to Thick&Tight, Lane Paul Stewart reflects on the use of lip syncing and pre-recorded voice in contemporary theatre and performance – citing his own and other artists’ experiences. ‘It’s time for you to lip sync for your life!’ These words have become quotable […]
Writings
Girls and Boys Come Out to Play – Reykjavík Fringe 2022
July 31st, 2022 by Dorothy Max PriorSex-bomb robots challenge notions of femininity, a trio of peacock men vie for the audience’s adoration, and an ensemble of women performers explore what it is to be male… Dorothy Max Prior samples some of the dance and physical theatre programme at the Reykjavík Fringe 2022 The opening night of the Reykjavík Fringe 2022. There’s […]
We Are Family – Reykjavík Fringe 2022
July 26th, 2022 by Dorothy Max PriorDorothy Max Prior goes to the Reykjavík Fringe 2022 and encounters a thriving community of artists from Iceland, from other Nordic countries, and indeed from across the globe – a 90-show extravaganza held over ten days, all lovingly pulled together by festival director Nanna Gunnars and her dedicated team ‘Mostly, I’m excited to be meeting people,’ says […]
The Vibrating Body
July 12th, 2022 by Dorothy Max PriorA golden humanoid lion, an overcoat made of herrings, and drawing noses. Dorothy Max Prior profiles the work of visual and performing artist Jenya Stashkov Russian artist Jenya Stashkov is many things – a renaissance man, you could say. He is a visual artist and illustrator; but also a playwright, performer and director.. With his […]
Reclaiming the Mainstream
July 12th, 2022 by Daryl BeetonDaryl Beeton is a Disabled director and performer who has worked extensively within the theatre, disability and young people’s arts sector for the last 25 years. At the core of his work is the belief that arts can enrich our lives and those of the communities we inhabit. I’ve been Disabled since birth. I spent […]