Showwomen - T425255034A spectacular new show from Olivier award winning performance maker Marisa Carnesky, Showwomen is a feminist rewrite: the untold herstory of British working-class entertainment from immigrant, queer, activist and occult perspectives. 1940's body magic star Koringa, 1930's pioneer clown Lulu Adams, 1920's female dare-devil Marjorie Dare and 1880's teeth hanging aerialist superstar Miss La La are the inspiration to explore lesser-known stories of extraordinary women in variety performance from a century ago. Showwomen compares them to the lived experiences of exceptional performers today. Marisa narrates alongside guest stars hairhanger/comedienne Fancy Chance, sword and spoken word artist Livia Kojo Alour and physical and fire performer Lucifire, interweaving live action, in depth interviews and archival footage to create a dreamlike landscape mixing death defying stunts, taboo breaking acts, political resistance and secret backstage rituals. The show asks why and how women perform dangerous and taboo acts and explores the legacy of forgotten and marginalised British entertainers. | |
| 15 Jun 22 to 18 Jun 22 | Jacksons Lane, Outer London :: V312 listing details L1491123965 |
Dystopian Wonders - T1760293715A morbid show-woman and a sinister preacher invite you to their bizarre exhibition of curious nameless bodies. Be wary how close you get to the exhibits and indeed the proprietors; both have dangerous implications! Delving into the strange world of waxworks, creator of Carnesky’s Ghost Train (now permanently situated in Blackpool), Marisa Carnesky brings a spectacular walk-through show experience featuring charismatic singer Rasp Thorne, magic effects by renowned illusionist Paul Kieve and circus artists including star of La Clique Marawa The Amazing. | |
| 13 May 10 to 15 May 10 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L01889483299 |
Magic War - T01962061742A secret society is in session. You are invited to a bizarre ritual, where all is not as it seems. Can you trust your own eyes? Enter Olivier Award-winning Marisa Carnesky’s strange and spectacular world of nightmarish tricks, thrilling visual illusions and dark humour, where the burlesquing of violent battles initiates you into a dark and deceptive new world order... Bringing to life a golden age of magic in today’s culture of violence, Magic War questions our beliefs and survival strategies in this unmissable show. | |
| 17 Dec 09 | The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499 listing details L22998325 |
Magic War - T819150203Magic War, has developed out of research into stage illusions and magic history, and draws parallels with the illusions and deceptions historically employed in strategies of war. Using theatrical stunts, projections of light, film and animation, Marisa plays Athena, the Greek Goddess of strategic war. With gory magic and an endless toga full of tricks Athena reveals how easily our perceptions and beliefs can be challenged. | |
| 30 Oct 07 to 10 Nov 07 | Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035 listing details L274523565 |
| 29 May 07 to 30 May 07 | Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156 listing details L1349624660 |
Magic War - T1617065096The Olivier award-winning artist previews an evening of new writing and performance. | |
| 22 Jul 06 | Hackney Empire, Outer London :: V309 listing details L325716483 |
