In the 4th Episode of the Lilac Archive, Emma Frankland, a performance artist and writer from Brighton explores her practice and the intersection of radical and punk aesthetics in theatre and beyond.
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Recent Shows and Performances:
Was Kurt Cobain Trans? :
Reclaiming The Past: Was Kurt Cobain Trans?
The 87 Press: Fragments from "In Utero"
Role of Activism in Queerness:
Queer Activism in the Internet Age
Queer Activism Transnationally
Gerard Way and Cross Dressing in Punk:
Gerard Way Wore a Cheerleading Outfit on Stage| Them US
Inclusivity in Punk| The Guardian
10 Trans Women Changing the World of Punk| The Alternative Press
Chapters + Bookmarks:
“(00:00) Episode Intro”
“(1:15) Interview Intro”
“(4:18) Do You See an Intersection of Performance and Writing in Your Practice and If So, How Do They Interact?”
“(8:19) Are There any Projects You’re Currently Involved In?”
“(13:24) Do You Feel a Healing Element in Performance?”
“(16:42) Is Writing and Performance the Translation and Embodiment of Your Experiences for an Audience?”
“(25:21) Do You Envision a Space for More Punk and Disruptive Performances in Both Queer and Non-Queer Spaces?”
“(27:47) Do You See Radical Thinking and Actions as a Necessity for Queer Activism?”
“(33:24) Interview Outro”
“(34:54) Episode Outro”
