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.
"Our children live in the most deprived ward in London and their parents cannot afford to pay for the classes and activities many more privileged children enjoy after school and at the weekends. A free-to-access youth group run by a local theatre in a professional setting is an incredible opportunity."
Local school teacher
