common host: gathering the parasitic (un)natural
Working with strange archetypes and inviting in odd beings, this gathering explores practices such as mumming, situating these ancient folk customs in new relation to the post-industrial landscapes of London and Essex. Convened by zack mennell to mark the end of their project (para)site, the programme draws in members of zack's artistic community and performances, conversation, a workshop and an exhibition. zack will show a new short film, made in collaboration with Baiba Sprance and Marco Berardi. zack will facilitate contaminated materials, a workshop exploring performing our difficult histories.
The exhibition will be open every day, ahead of a daily performance programme. The can be booked for free below, performance events are ticketed on a pay what you can basis.
Safehouse 1139 Copeland Road, London, SE15 3SN
Exhibiting artists: Andrea Mindel, Leon Clowes, Ella Johnston, Julia Bardsley, zack mennell, Manuel Vason, Fenia Kotsopoulou, Selena Chandler
Fri 13 March: performances by zack mennell with Leon Clowes, and Ash McNaughton. Exhibition View from 18.00Performances from 19.15 (ticketed)Ends 21.00Sat 14 March: Contaminated Materials, a workshop exploring the performance of difficult histories
10.00 - 16.00
> more info> ticketsSat 14 March: An evening of performances and readings, including Nathalie Coste, Martin O'Brien and Pianka Pärna
Exhibition View from 16.00Performances from 18.15 (ticketed)Ends 21.00Sun 15 March: An afternoon performance marathon, featuring Leon Clowes, Chanel Davis, Ewan Hindes, Fenia Kotsopoulou, zack mennell and Jo Morrison.Exhibition View from 12.00Performances from 14.00 (ticketed)Ends 17.00
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