Travis Alabanza est un artiste performeur, créateur de théâtre, poète et écrivain dont la pratique multidisciplinaire utilise une combinaison de poésie, de théâtre, de paysages sonores et d'art de la performance axé sur le corps. Leur travail, intentionnellement désordonné, abrupt et conflictuel, provoque souvent de fortes émotions et appelle à l'action. Alabanza s'est imposé comme un artiste de premier plan au Royaume-Uni, ses créations explorant les thèmes de la survie, de l'identité et de l'intersectionnalité. Par leur art, ils visent à susciter la réflexion et le débat.
Hurled words. Thrown objects. Dodged burgers. A burger was thrown at Travis Alabanza on Waterloo Bridge in 2016. From this experience they have created a poetic, passionate performance piece based around the 'burger': the texture, and taste of being trans. Their experiences include verbal abuse, ostracisation and being thrown out of a Top Shop changing room. The piece also explores the black trans experience.
An electric memoir about what it means to live outside the gender boundaries imposed on us by society, from the award-winning trans writer and performer
"Cornered into a flooding toilet cubicle and determined not to be rescued again, Rosie distracts herself with memories of bathroom encounters. Drunken heart-to-hearts by dirty sinks, friendships forged in front of crowded mirrors, and hiding together from trouble. But with her panic rising and no help on its way, can she keep her head above water?" -- Provided by the Publisher
"Ladies, gentlemen, and then all the legends that have realised gender is a trap -- introducing the Sound of the Underground. The sound of the underground is the sound of duct tape, lighting cigarettes, jangling tips and a whole lot of chaos. This is not your average night at the theatre. Legends of the London queer club scene come out from under the gutter to take over the Royal Court Theatre. Expect punk, profranity and a fierce fight about workers' rights written by Travis Alabanza and co-created and directed by Debbie Hannan. Hold for applause. Bring some change. Tip generously. Travis Alabanza's first play for the Royal Court spotlights London's iconic underground club culture and questions what it means to get your money's worth when it comes to art." --
Exploring the multifaceted representation of gender in art, this work by Travis Alabanza offers a contemporary reimagining of the National Collection of British Art. It presents a polyphonic portrait that challenges traditional narratives and highlights diverse perspectives, inviting readers to engage with the evolving discourse on gender in the art world. Alabanza's unique voice and artistic vision provide a fresh lens through which to understand the complexities of identity and representation.