2020
UOB
GRADFEST
1 / 2 / 3 JUNE
PROGRAMME
after i say goodnight
Join us in an exploration of what happens after we say goodnight. It is 1am, the lights are out, you are lying in bed. What goes through your mind? Nothing is off limits in the dark.
Buzz
The buzz. An incessant buzz that grips our minds. A buzzing that covers and hides. One space. Three bodies. Six feet to ground us. When we join together, how do we become one with the buzz?
The Dishonourable and Daring Life of Joan Bracey
1683. Bristol.
Conspiring devious tricks, and escaping authority, Joan Bracey lives on her own terms. But the highway sees and knows everything. Can Joan break free of the criminal chains that bind her?
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Don't Act Too Embarrassed
Two young men go on a blind date together. What would it be like if you could hear what they’re thinking? Join us to find out. There will be food. There will be chaos. There will be embarrassment.
"EddiE, the WiNdoWs"
An absurdist comedy-drama. Eddie and Livvie are in their late twenties. A striving, metropolitan couple they invite their new neighbours over for dinner...
In Two Minds
In Two Minds is a visceral and emotional piece of gig theatre. Fusing spoken word with music this piece explores the multifaceted experiences of living with a mental health condition.
MEGTalks: Post-Truth Society, Judi Dench and Me
In this semi-autobiographical ‘talk’, Megan draws upon academic writings and personal experience to explore themes such as celebrity, spectacle, and performativity. It may be funny, it may be informative, and it may even be thought-provoking! [Photo credit: Seongeun Ji]
Perennials
What do you do in a world gone bad? Does it matter? Perennials is a theatrical adaptation of Věra Chytilová’s 1966 film 'Daisies'. We follow two young girls who decide that in a world gone bad, they’ll go bad too. Join us as we embark on a hedonistic campaign of self-indulgence.
Pile of Sticks
A wildly delirious new work exploring the construction of maturity within 21st century coming of age novels. Drawing on elements of cinema, visual art and theatre, Pile of Sticks interrogates what it means to come of age in today’s society.
She Is
She Is explores the ways female sexuality is shaped by political, social and cultural factors. We follow the lives of three young women through a series of milestones stretching over ten years as they navigate issues around body image, friendship and sex.
thirty-three, oxford road
Childhood trauma. Couple of Propranolol. And a cuppa. Can’t think of a better way to get started.
To Be or Not to Be; Who gives a F***?
Who still gives a f*** about the sad Danish Prince? Using verbatim responses from Bristol students, we explore what we know and think about this canonical piece of writing.
Key
strong language
sexual content
violence
discussions of mental health and suicide
BSL interpreted performances
For more in depth content warnings, please contact us (details on how to do that on the About page)
Willow Song [LIVE]
A radical retelling of Shakespeare’s 'Othello' that explores what happens when women stand together and demand to be heard. Polar opposites Des and Emilia have been transported back to the 1960s. Surrounded by violence and testosterone, the two women find that leaning on each other is their only comfort.
Exhibitions and Entertainment
Throughout the three days, there will be two free exhibitions inside the department:
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Research and Development, chronicling the development of all the shows;
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Written Works, which will be showing off the writing of our dissertation and extended essay students.
There will also be refreshments and entertainment in the foyer throughout the day - follow us on social media @uobgradfest for announcements and updates!
about
gradfest is a free theatre festival, showcasing the talent of our
graduating students.
this festival marks the movement from student to professional work and we hope you will join us.
parking
The venue has limited parking. If you are arriving by car, the nearest car park is Trenchard Street Car Park on Park Row. If you need to park at the department due to access requirements, please contact us.
LOCATION
Wickham Theatre
Cantocks Close
Bristol
BS8 1UP
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