Photo credit: Sam James
'my bovine heart'
a solo performance exploring ‘cowness’ and the moral dilemma of ‘meat’
‘my bovine heart’ is a solo performance that explores notions of ‘cowness’ often confused with the term ‘meat’. It takes the form of a performance lecture that loses its way – shifting between cabaret, story telling and nightmare in which the narrator finds an ‘abattoir behind the door ‘ and herself mistaken for a side of beef.
It is a meta-theatrical performance that attempts to find a way of representing and reflecting upon a reality that impacts the lives of billions of animals every year and which is a moral dilemma for some of us. As a subject matter that is often difficult to think about or talk about, this performance attempts to find an imaginative way to do so. It uses a combination of theatrical elements, video and a stage performance, blending pathos and humour, to ruminate on the difference between flesh and meat and the difficulty of putting words to animal trauma.
This performance is the creative component of the artist’s Doctoral Research, which seeks to examine the intersection of ‘the animal’, performance practice and the ethics of care.
Writer/Performer: Regina Heilmann
Video Artist: Sam James
Sound Artist: Gail Priest
Lighting Design: Richard Montgomery
Time: 24 - 26 June 2021
Location: Building 29, Studio G04
University of Wollongong
Northfields Avenue
[CITY] NSW 2522
Phone: 02 4221 4354
Email: assh-events@uow.edu.au
For more information, please see the TAEM Performance website
COVID-19 Information for patrons
In accordance with advice of NSW Health, masks are now mandatory at all times you are in the theatre. 4sqm rule will also apply.
Please be advised that this production has a COVID-Safe plan in place to reduce risk of potential virus transmission. If you are unwell or displaying cold and flu type symptoms, including coughing, you will not be permitted entry. Refunds will be issued if you are unwell and unable to attend.
No tickets will be available at the door - all tickets must be purchased through this site.
For any feedback or concerns please contact assh-events@uow.edu.au