NRLA Wednesday

It's here! Festival time! Last night was the beginning of the multi-venue maxi-event NRLA 2007.
I'm making lists to document key events, images etc...Here’s Wednesday:

* Best Costume/Attire: Charlotte Engelkes; Very Miss Wagner began in a floor length red velvet opera dress which later was attached to an overhead hook. On pulling the rope, she doesn't 'fly' or reveal her knickers, but unsheathes a slinky red velvet evening dress underneath!
* Best Image: Hancock and Kelly, Project Room; How can a naked woman hugging a dead pig in a greenhouse be so enchanting? The simplicity and clarity, the 'liveness' and vulnerability (Kelly's foot shakes slightly) make for compelling viewing.
* Best Surprise: Gwendoline Robin; After literally starting the NRLA with a bang, Robin turned her back to the audience, wading through billowing smoke, only for a further firework to gently back-fire from her body...accidental or comic timing genius?
* Best Chill-out Space: T2: Despite Actionist work being unpredictable, I found moments of calm in watching Black Market International...in particular the progress of the performer with a black sports bag over his head...slow and meditative, I felt comfortable sitting and focusing on his individual performance.

More please...

No Time

...Showings today...lots to report but no time as I'm off to see the cardboard citz in action NOW!
I have some interesting observations which will be posted as comments on today's blog!

PS Olivia is homeward bound! JOY!