Art For Art's Sake is a multimedia extravaganza based on a true story about homelessness, written and performed by those with lived experience of homelessness and/or the criminal justice system. Using drama, visual art, dance, song, performance poetry and comedy stand up to tell the story of a group of people who come together to try and raise money to help real people struggling to get accommodation.
Set around various iconic locations in the Borough of Camden, Art For Art's Sake is a true heartfelt piece about how community can join together to make a difference. The show originated from a short piece developed in workshops at Cardboard Citizens and audio recordings at the Arts & Homelessness Festival in Coventry.
Some of the show is immersive, with a brief Q&A session embedded into the show. Some of the artwork on display can be purchased to help raise funds for further development of the piece.
Cast List
Olivia - Sam, Dancer, Venus
Oriana White, Actor and Writer - Maddie, Goddess
Pixie Maddison Actor and Performer – Charlie
Dave Wilson – Joe, Ade
Elma Twomey- Sinead, The Judge, Dancer
Michelle Hamilton- Tanit, Dancer, Sarah
Abigail Young – Pauline
Frederica Venn – Harriet
Yufen Chen – Officer
Maggie Woodall- Passer by, Inmate
Michelle Baker - Rachel, the Compere
Crew
Clare Barstow – Director and Writer
Michelle Hamilton- Movement Director
Cristina Espejo Vindel - Set Designer and Visual Artist
Dave Wilson- Music composition and performance ,
Leviathan Rhymes https://soundcloud.com/user-639281012
Conor Costelloe – Lighting Designer
Photography- Shubham, Shadow + Light
All pieces read at the Benefit gig are the performers own work
Artworks by artists with lived experience of homelessness
50 per cent of any artwork sales will go to Camden Routes Off the Streets, a local homeless charity
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