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The Algae Opera at Centre Pompidou, Paris

1 February 2019

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Burton Nitta’s The Algae Opera was presented as part of the ‘La Fabrique du Vivant’ exhibition at Galerie 4, Centre Pompidou, from 20 February – 15 April 2019. ‘La Fabrique du Vivant’ [The Factory of Life] examined how the concept of nature is changed …

James Wishart’s 23 Songs for a Madwoman, 3 November, Liverpool Philharmonic, Ensemble 1010

28 October 2018

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“James Wishart’s madwoman just won’t behave” (RLPO). Not even if you ask her nicely. With a disregard for failure and society, join me, the madwoman, Clark Rundell and RLPO’s Ensemble 1010 for our third performance of this remarkable work.

Pieces of light

Pieces of Light

31 July 2018

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I decided that the only solution was to seduce him. I found him in the Terminal Bar and Grill. He was sober. On the following Friday, we packed our bags and planned our escape. I was dressed in a completely inappropriate shade of red.

The measure of things

The Measure of Things – A song recital with a plot twist

29 July 2018

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Schubert song has been a faithful companion to me since my twenties. As I have evolved as an artist, his songs have at times challenged, consoled and guided. From the self-esteem struggles of the Young Nun through to the futility of consumerism in the King of Thule, I have become convinced that his songs hold wisdoms that can help us navigate this new renaissance we are living in.

The occasional poet

The Occasional Poet: Poetry Recital at Dr Johnson’s House, London

18 July 2018

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Join us for an evening exploring words and the art of writing in the historic house where Dr Samuel Johnson penned his famous Dictionary. Poetry performance group Rhyme & Reason share works by classic and contemporary poets, from Johnson himself to Jacques Prévert, Ted Hughes and Carol Ann Duffy.