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BA Contemporary and Popular Performance invite you to Open Talks, a programme of interviews with world-class artists produced by students studying BA (Hons) Contemporary and Popular Performance. Featuring cabaret and circus star Fancy Change, renowned clown Angela De Castro, legendary drag artist Lavinia Co-Op, and Noor Abo Alrob and Mohamad Rabah, founders of the Palestinian Circus Company
All are welcome, and tickets are free. Please book using the links below.
Recommended for ages 18+
Programme
Fancy Chance
Thursday, 12th November, 6-9pm
Fancy Chance is a performance artist, burlesque performer, drag king and aerialist who trailblazed the revival of the skill of circus hair hanging, well known for her politically charged one-woman shows and her performances with the acclaimed Austrian choreographer Florentina Holzinger. Interviewed by Selma Jamal Aldin and Ella Wesson.
Please note that this event is recommended for ages 18+ only and will include images of nudity.
Angela De Castro
Thursday, 19th November, 6-8.30pm
De Castro has worked on world-class productions including Slava’s Snow Show, Circus Oz and NoFit State Circus, and is well-renowned for their clowning masterclasses ‘How To Be a Stupid’ and ‘How To Be Even More of a Stupid’. Interviewed by Neve Oldroyd and Eli Orchard.
Lavinia Co-Op
Thursday 26th November, 6-8.30pm
Lavinia Co-Op is a drag artist from East London who was part of the Gay Liberation Front and, in 1977, a founding member of Bloolips, the iconic radical gay theatre group specialising in drag and cabaret.
Please note that this event is recommended for ages 18+ and will include images of protests.
Mohamad Rabah and Noor Abu Airob
Thursday, 3rd December, 6-8pm (Online)
Mohamad Rabah, Director, and Noor Abu Alrob, Artistic Officer, of The Palestinian Circus, discuss circus arts as a tool of resistance and their work to bring Palestinian identity, culture and celebration together, merging traditional dance with circus arts.. Interviewed by Alina Alieva and Selma Jamal Aldin.
Please note that this talk is recommended for ages 18+ and will include discussions of war.
How to book
These events are free but must be booked in advance via the links above.
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