Katie Beswick lives and works in south east London. She is a writer and academic specialising in the fields of performance, art, class and culture. Her writing spans scholarly texts, fiction, journalism and poetry.
Katie Beswick lives and works in south east London. She is a writer and academic specialising in the fields of performance, art, class and culture. Her writing spans scholarly texts, fiction, journalism and poetry.
The word ‘slag’ has long been used as a general insult, and since the late twentieth century, most frequently used to suggest a spoiled reputation. The installation ‘Being Slaggy’ explores the concept of ‘The Slag’ through a reflection on growing up in south east London in the late 1990s.
Tobi King Bakare and this theatre deserve a shout-out for such a young, diverse audience. There is so much talk about audiences being full of over 60s and why, why can’t theatres get the crowds in to reflect society in general? Well, I’m happy to say that on a rainy Thursday evening, the theatre was completely full.
Caiti Grove on Before I Go in CPT's Spring 2023 season London Theatre Reviews