Last weekend there was more nudity at London’s Almeida Theatre. This time is was in ‘Big Hits’ by the GETINTHEBACKOFTHEVAN performance company. Probably more performance art than would normally be at that venue it’s kind of a commentary on shows like Pop Idol and the X Factor. About two thirds of the way through one of the performers Lucy McCormick bares a breast and licks her nipple. She will later go on to spank herself on her bare behind so hard that it leaves a deep red mark and finally spends several minutes crouched down on her knees with her buttocks splayed giving the audience a clear view of her anus and pussy lips. I have to say this was a surprise as I booked the show because the Almeida is air conditioned and I thought the poster looked like it could be a laugh (which it is in parts). Non UK readers may be surprised why air conditioning is important but we’ve had our first hot summer for years. If I had done my homework beforehand I would have realised that Lucy is a collaborator with the The Famous Lauren Barri Holstein and I had seen her in the marvellous ‘Splat!’ show and was therefore bound to show some flesh.
‘Big Hits’ is on tour so you can test your theatre critic credentials at the following:
18 September : L1 DanceFest, Budupest
26 -27 September: YEAHYEAHYEAH, Rote Fabrik, Zurich
10-11 October: Warwick Arts Centre, UK
23 October: The Wickham Theatre, Bristol, UK
7 November: Aberystwyth Art Centre, UK
For the sod the art let’s perve fraternity this is one to get to the front row for. Lucy is the blonde in the photos. The girl in the rabbit suit is Jennifer Pick.
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