Despite his genial failure to be much of an ally on Avengers Alliance, I have a soft spot for the Live
Art stylings of Calum Macaskill. Last time that he did a turn at Anatomy, it was as part of a trio: this time, he's going solo. Quite what Moon Bridge is going to be, I cannot say (anything that is described as 'half vegetable, half creature, all madness' is either a critic or a character from HP Lovecraft's mythos). Given Macaskill's previous vaudeville acts, it'll be worth catching.
Mind you, Anatomy is always worth a trip: nine acts at six pounds, it's probably the last event to offer value for money before the Fringe grinds into action. I am never quite sure what each turn is going to be like ('anti-circus'? 'performance film'?). That is part of the charm - the other part being seeing something really good, like a singing bumhole.
I could trade words with the press release, but maybe I should let it explain itself....
Roxy’s HensOliver Benton
A public pseudo-performance film following a hen-night-come-fertility-rite, heavy with ritual and superstitious behaviour; absurd, comical and perhaps a little sinister, we follow Roxy’s Hens around the city as they drink, flirt and invoke the old gods in an increasingly deranged and debauched Saturnalian celebration of sexuality, fertility and phallic symbolism, culminating with an offering to Mutunus Tutunus (the priapic deity of marriage) himself.
A public pseudo-performance film following a hen-night-come-fertility-rite, heavy with ritual and superstitious behaviour; absurd, comical and perhaps a little sinister, we follow Roxy’s Hens around the city as they drink, flirt and invoke the old gods in an increasingly deranged and debauched Saturnalian celebration of sexuality, fertility and phallic symbolism, culminating with an offering to Mutunus Tutunus (the priapic deity of marriage) himself.
There really is a Roman god called Mutunus Tutunus, and he had a very interesting ritual. Even the Roman writers didn't mention him much, probably because describing his aspects would put most people off their dinner.
The TrickKat Borrowdale
There is no room for failure in the sharp-sequined arena of Cirque du Flambe! where bodies are finely-honed tools programmed to create the perfect illusion of non-humanness. So what will happen when the one thing the performer’s body was trained so hard to do just won’t work anymore? Can an audience ever really forgive a failure?
Alteration
Nina Falk
The film addresses the grey areas between medical and aesthetic modifications. How far can we go to create ourselves? When do I stop being me? Does it matter if the alterations are voluntary or not? How much can I change, alter and remove? Can I re-construct, de-construct, and even construct my own identity? This is all an underlying thread; is an artificial disfiguration and manipulation of ourselves now a part of our identity?
Pubic Hair Scarf and Matching Ear Muffs For Cindy (Or Similar Size) DollRebecca Green
The artist will knit a scarf and matching ear muffs out of her own pubic hair, suitable for a Cindy (or similar size) doll, and would like to offer it as a bingo prize at Anatomy 5.
The winner will be required to show that they own a suitable size doll in order to claim the prize, as Rebecca wouldn’t want to give it to any time wasters. You could bring your doll with you.
MargaretLauren Sarah Hayes and Marcin Pietruszewski
Margaret is marriage of modern computer techniques with intense analogue synthesizer. Margaret is an improvisation projected around the space, through an array of speakers. She appears in complete darkness, punctuated by flashes of light. Margaret is a collaboration between composer/performers Lauren Sarah Hayes (Scotland) and Marcin Pietruszewski (Poland).
Graceful WarriorCharlotte Jarvis
always a work in progress
There is no room for failure in the sharp-sequined arena of Cirque du Flambe! where bodies are finely-honed tools programmed to create the perfect illusion of non-humanness. So what will happen when the one thing the performer’s body was trained so hard to do just won’t work anymore? Can an audience ever really forgive a failure?
Alteration
Nina Falk
The film addresses the grey areas between medical and aesthetic modifications. How far can we go to create ourselves? When do I stop being me? Does it matter if the alterations are voluntary or not? How much can I change, alter and remove? Can I re-construct, de-construct, and even construct my own identity? This is all an underlying thread; is an artificial disfiguration and manipulation of ourselves now a part of our identity?
Pubic Hair Scarf and Matching Ear Muffs For Cindy (Or Similar Size) DollRebecca Green
The artist will knit a scarf and matching ear muffs out of her own pubic hair, suitable for a Cindy (or similar size) doll, and would like to offer it as a bingo prize at Anatomy 5.
The winner will be required to show that they own a suitable size doll in order to claim the prize, as Rebecca wouldn’t want to give it to any time wasters. You could bring your doll with you.
MargaretLauren Sarah Hayes and Marcin Pietruszewski
Margaret is marriage of modern computer techniques with intense analogue synthesizer. Margaret is an improvisation projected around the space, through an array of speakers. She appears in complete darkness, punctuated by flashes of light. Margaret is a collaboration between composer/performers Lauren Sarah Hayes (Scotland) and Marcin Pietruszewski (Poland).
Graceful WarriorCharlotte Jarvis
always a work in progress
Charlotte continues to explore movement, humanity, and the resonance of life…Graceful Warrior is a discovery of who and where we are today, in this very moment. To dance the truth, with love and freedom.
Gasmask GeishaLottie Kixx
Ms Kixx is a dark and decadent performance artist whose lyrical shows offer an indulgent mix of seductive music, impeccable choreography and exquisite style.
The Moon BridgeCalum Macaskill
The irresponsible whispers of the past unfold before you in gelatinous, muscular form. Half-vegetable, half-creature, all MADNESS.
Twitch
Sara Zaltash
A girl is caught in a trap, suspended high and recorded. She sings all the time as live crickets climb across her patterned skin. See her, hear her.
Anatomy #5: No! Anything But That!
Friday 14th June, doors at7.45pm
Summerhall, Edinburgh,
£6
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