Trilogy on feminism
On Friday I went to see a Nic Green‘s Trilogy about feminism. Yes feminism and what it means to be a feminist in 2010. The performance has a narrative but also features video, dance, and dozens of naked women dancing and singing.
The performance is funny and thought-provoking. The dance part isn’t ground-breaking but the combination of it and the rest of the performance is very interesting. The main thread of the narrative, I guess, is the footage of a debate on feminism held in 1971 at the New York’s Town Hall with Jill Johnston, Germaine Greer and Norman Mailer. Very interesting.
But what really won me over is the naked part. Not because of the nakedness but because I thought it was so empowering and so full of positive energy. I loved seeing all these women, of all ages and shapes, dancing, singing and screaming. As tacky as it may sound it was a celebration of womanhood.
You can listen to Nic talk about the show here.
I saw Trilogy too – great wasn’t it? Forgive me for being so bold, but as someone who enjoyed Trilogy and clearly loves bikes, I wonder if you would enjoy the World Naked Bike Ride, a worldwide protest against oil dependency and in celebration of the bike? I’m one of the organisers. Takes place in London, Brighton ad many other UK cities, the second weekend of June. We are just starting to gear up for 2010 rides. I probably can’t post a link here but if you google WNBR UK you’ll find our info.
Lovely design of your web site by the way!
Best wishes
Rob
Hi Rob,
Thanks for your comment. I haven’t done the naked bike ride yet but some friends of mine went last year and thought it was amazing.
I will check it out this year.
Best,
S