Category: Ariaupdates
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Dear readers…
Since Unable Mother came into being, people have asked me what the book is about. We know it’s about motherhood, of course. But why the phrase ‘Unable Mother’. What can and/or does this mean? In many ways I’ve avoided answering this question directly, as ideally I’d like the writing to speak for itself. But after […]
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Uni of Birmingham – choreography masterclass
Had a fantastic morning with the students at the Uni of Birmingham on another choreography masterclass, developing movement from language, and ensemble choreography. Here are some snippets of the day!
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Standing with #project84
On average, 84 men kill themselves every week in the UK. This is unacceptable. It’s not just that they’re dying. It’s that they’re choosing to die. Reasons can range from financial problems, to abuse within the home. My beautiful older brother Matthew (featured above) took his own life 6 months ago. The news was shocking […]
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Sian Norris Interview
A.i.R. | In conversation with the wonderful Sian Norris about the PIKPA refugee camp in Greece. On first impressions… “The quiet. It’s so heavy, and controlled: and beyond any kind of sadness you can imagine. It’s goes further than sadness. You can feel how much has happened there. The volunteer and aid workers are remarkably positive, and they […]
Poet, Performer, Dance Artist 