A Queer Collision (21st Dec 2023)

Stuart Waters is a dance and live art performance maker with 24 years' experience, devising and touring extensively. Stuart’s critically-acclaimed autobiographical work draws from intersectional lived experiences of queerness and neurodivergence.

Stuart Waters

A Queer Collision time hops through private and historical queer stories that are both funny and poignant.

Eastbourne Operatic and Dramatic Society (EODS)

A Queer Collision time hops through private and historical queer stories that are both funny and poignant.Against a backdrop of LGBTQIA+ social history, Stuart Waters and Willie Elliot take us on a journey through tales of mischief and misadventure using dance, spoken word and comedy.Audio description has been embedded within the creative process, creating an experience that is resonant and accessible for those with and without visual impairment. Premiered at Brighton Festival 2023, A Queer Collision is a transformative, cross-artform night out.The two performances in Eastbourne are part of <a href="https://eastbournealive.co.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Eastbourne ALIVE</a> - a celebration of Turner Prize 2023 coming to the town - and will feature special guests and a festive feel.

A﻿bout Stuart WatersStuart Waters is a dance and live art performance maker with 24 years' experience, devising and touring extensively.Stuart’s critically-acclaimed autobiographical work draws from intersectional lived experiences of queerness and neurodivergence.His practice is live, approaching space with a sense of disruption, bravery and mental health access, exploring diversity, inclusion and integration.<a href="https://stuartwaters.info/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">F﻿ind out more about Stuart</a>.

C﻿redits<ul><li>Photography: Antony Edwards <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hey.canitakeyourpicture" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@hey.canitakeyourpicture</a></li><li>T﻿railer: Harvey Cash <a href="https://www.instagram.com/coldharvcash/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@coldharvcash</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/coldharvcash/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></li><li>Trailer A﻿udio Description: Lily Norton </li></ul>

C﻿ontent / trigger warningThe show carries a content/trigger warning. It features strong language, sexual content, references to violence, experiences of homophobia including queerphobic and transphobic language.There will be flashing lights, haze and loud music.Suitable for audiences aged 16 and above.

Access and parkingThe address is 96 Seaside, Eastbourne BN22 7QP.The venue has accessible access. It can be found behind a large wrought iron gate next to Seeracha Restaurant on the west side of the road - almost opposite Marine Hall.We will make sure the entrance is clearly signposted.By car: There is no parking outside the venue - but there is street parking in the surrounding area and on Eastbourne seafront. There are also car parks within a walkable distance. <a href="https://en.parkopedia.com/parking/locations/96_seaside_eastbourne_bn22_7qp_united_kingdom_h340u100ydy92qn803/?arriving=202312211900&leaving=202312212100" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See Parkopedia for options</a>.By train: The walk from Eastbourne Station to the venue is around 17 minutes - <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/dir/Eastbourne+Train+Station+-+Southern+Railway,+Terminus+Road,+Eastbourne/Eastbourne+Operatic+and+Dramatic+Society+(EODS),+96+Seaside,+Eastbourne+BN22+7QP/@50.7702232,0.2777317,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x47df73f7dfba612f:0xe847a71ae9aca4d3!2m2!1d0.2810661!2d50.7693109!1m5!1m1!1s0x47df73f27eb863a9:0x1cc064bead250e59!2m2!1d0.2947132!2d50.7720995!3e2?entry=ttu" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">see Google Maps for a suggested route</a>. Taxis are available from the rank outside the station.By bus: The nearest bus stop is Leaf Hall Road.

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