Lytro Light Field Camera
Yes, Lytro is interesting! Great technology, but why are they building consumer cameras with it, rather than licensing it out and making a fortune from Nikon and Canon? Read my thoughts over at BigShinyThing…
Helen Noir’s I’m Nothing I’m Nobody
After four years shooting at UNDERCONSTRUCTION, I’ve ended up actually involved in the production of a performance. I’m working with Helen Noir [above] to develop the lighting and effects for her upcoming show I’m Nothing, I’m Nobody, at Bistrotheque, 14th June, 2011. Helen describes the show: ‘I’m Nothing I’m Nobody’ is about bitterness, longing and belonging and is written for Helen Noir’s trademark operatic vocals — in this case, original music in the style of a Baroque aria — alongside a dance-influenced soundtrack. For Underconstruction, Helen will present a fragment of this work, still in progress as befits the theme …
UNDERCONSTRUCTION
Our favourite series of work-in-progress experimental performance is back at Bistrotheque for its 2011 season. Last night included work by Lavinia Co-Op, Claire Benjamin, Ophelia Bitz, Ingenue St John, Pistol & Jack…
Jonny Woo’s Drag Lab at Bistrotheque
Jonny’s new night of experimental trans-performance. Last night, Nando Messias, Batty Lashes and and Scottee guest-superstarred…
BURN at the BFI
Time Out magazine’s cabaret editor Ben Walters’ showcase of recent moving-image-based works by UK cabaret stars at the BFI, followed by an afterparty hosted by the genteel folk from Gutterslut in the Blue Room. Dickie Beau (above), A Man to Pet and Miss Annabel Sings performed live, with videos by Scottee, Justin Bond, David Hoyle and Bourgeois & Maurice among others.
Sunshine — Leigh Bowery Night at the ICA
Celebrating Leigh Bowery’s 50th birthday, a day of Leigh-related brilliance, starting with Sue Tilley in interview at lunch time, and an evening of performance by the scene stars who knew or were influenced by him, including Scottee, Jonny Woo (above), Fancy Chance, Ryan Styles, Feral, The Trindies…
Eat Your Heart Out Enforced at Stratford Circus
Scottee’s crew back in Stratford. Followed by us getting stuck on the A11 when Spencer’s car broke down, and re-acquaintance with the fun of the night-bus. We never actually got to Superstore for that post-show quiet drink…
Masumi and Jordan: Tsunami Benefit at Shunt
Masumi Saito and Jordan Hunt’s butoh piece in support of the Red Cross Tsunami Relief Appeal at Shunt last night. Please take the time to DONATE.
Harptree Combe
We escaped London last weekend, and took the train over to Somerset, to spend the night at Harptree Court, a magnificent stately home which offers a several rooms of superb B&B accommodation in proximity to a fabulous pub and some amazing scenery. On Saturday, we explored the walk down Harptree Combe, a lush, mossy valley rich in atmosphere. Photos here.