Episode 4: Emma Frankland "Punk and Performance"

In the 4th  Episode of the Lilac Archive, Emma Frankland, a performance artist and writer from Brighton explores her practice and the intersection of radical and punk aesthetics in theatre and beyond. Artist Links:   Emma Frankland  Instagram  Discussion Links: Recent Shows and Performances: No Apologies  Cabaret Acts Holly Oaks  Hearty Was Kurt Cobain Trans? :Reclaiming The Past: Was Kurt Cobain Trans? The 87 Press: Fragments from "In Utero" Kurt Cobain on Identity Role of Activism in Queerness: Queer Activism in the Internet Age   Queer Activism Transnationally Gerard Way and Cross Dressing in Punk: Gerard Way Wore a Cheerleading Outfit on Stage| Them US   Queer as Punk| NPR Inclusivity in Punk| The Guardian 10 Trans Women Changing the World of Punk| The Alternative Press Chapters + Bookmarks: “(00:00) Episode Intro” “(1:15) Interview Intro” “(4:18) Do You See an Intersection of Performance and Writing in Your Practice and If So, How Do They Interact?” “(8:19) Are There any Projects You’re Currently Involved In?” “(13:24) Do You Feel a Healing Element in Performance?” “(16:42) Is Writing and Performance the Translation and Embodiment of Your Experiences for an Audience?” “(25:21) Do You Envision a Space for More Punk and Disruptive Performances in Both Queer and Non-Queer Spaces?” “(27:47) Do You See Radical Thinking and Actions as a Necessity for Queer Activism?” “(33:24) Interview Outro” “(34:54) Episode Outro”