Once upon a time, I called Fish and Game a 'live-art super-group' because their cast for Otter Pie included many of the then active performers in the Glaswegian contemporary scene. I think that this slogan could now be applied to the trio who will be rocking the CCA with Cock and Bull.
Nick Green: she was in Otter Pie, then went on to do Trilogy, a determined feminist series that celebrated non-sexual nudity, swiped at Norman Mailer and explored contemporary feminism from a personal (is political, natch) perspective.
Laura Bradshaw: another star from Trilogy and Otter Pie, her recent work with Murray Wason not only makes me jealous of people of who can maintain a mature, loving relationship but has a strong environmental consciousness.
Rosana Cade: did Sister across the nation and challenged audiences, part of the Buzzcut team, provocateur and feminist artist.
Back in the day, Cock and Bull's aggressive culling of Conservative speeches was a natural fit for The Arches. This manifestation is part of ArtCOP, which is a response to the climate change conference. So it has added immediacy and new words from our pals in government.
Green has a bit of a track record in Green issues. The remix of Cock and Bull suits her style and interests. Cade did this cool stomping dance in Sister, so you know she'll be tough. Bradshaw is unafraid of questioning audiences, so expect dynamism and excitement.
It's unlikely that they will be finding much positive in Dave's rhetoric. But since The Guardian is having a big orgasm over Benn's oratory, it's good to know that some artists are up for ripping out the words and exposing shallow bombast.
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