NewsNews: The Long and Winding Road - Michael Pinchbeck
16/05/08
Digital Broadway presents: THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD PERFORMANCE MICHAEL PINCHBECK SAT 17, 12 – 6PM 17 HEATHCOTE ST Meet in Broadway’s foyer Free – Advanced booking at the box office (0115 952 6611) On 17 May 2004, Michael filmed a journey from Nottingham to Liverpool. The car was painted and packed with 350 items wrapped in brown paper, tagged and logged. The items belonged to his brother who died in Liverpool on 17 May 1998. In late 2008, the car will drive into the River Mersey. On 17 May 2008, join the artist in the car for a travel sweet and a 5 minute one-to-one performance commissioned by Hinterland and Fierce! Festival. The Long and Winding Road is a journey that perhaps in one way or another we have all taken or seen a close friend take. It is about the experience of loss, memory, mourning and recovery. A highly emotive and powerful piece – BBC Online www.michaelpinchbeck.co.uk |