May Kway
This performance looks into the historically painful constraints imposed upon women's bodies. From the agonising tradition of footbinding to contemporary pornography and dating culture, it draws startling parallels, scrutinising various forms of gaze– the male, the ableist, and the Orientalist. This captivating exploration of identity and representation challenges audiences to confront their perceptions and the power dynamics inherent in the act of looking.
Originally devised as part of the Goldsmiths MA Performance Making degree shows 2023, the piece has been developed in festivals and exhibitions, including ‘Violent Divinity’ at Luckypot, Peckham Fringe Hatch & Scratch 2024, Soho Theatre Drag & Cabaret Lab 2024, and Camden Fringe 2024. It is currently an expanding body of drag and cabaret acts.
