Abderite: Street Theatre

Part of a record of a recent street theatre project by [Abderite Theatre]. To see the full record visit my [flickr] page. Abderite Theatre took to the streets of Aberdeen in December. Two antique photographers took free photos with their (borrowed) state of the art Polaroid camera of folks who walked by… The photographers gave each lovely passer by their photo of themselves … with a special little Abderite message of quirky happiness inscribed... Read More

Bogies, Brains and Bile

Lemon Tree, 3pm Bogies, Brains and Bile 154Originally uploaded by Jennifer K Phillips Poor Sam’s not feeling well and the alien world inside Sam’s body has become all topsy-turvy: armies of cells fighting, organs partying, a volcanic belly and intestines knotted and confused. Oh, and it appears that some of the grey matter of Sam’s brain has gone on holiday to his costa del foot. Join Sam’s grey matter and the rest of his strange inside... Read More

A Little Street Theatre Experiment

streettheatre I was photographing Abderite Theatre as they were surprising Christmas shoppers in Aberdeen City Centre. <em>“The idea is that the happenings we will create will make people stop and take a few minutes out from rushing around doing their shopping to experience something different. It will be unexpected, fun, quirky, we want to put a smile on people’s faces.”</em> Ewan Cameron (Artistic Director) </span></div> I... Read More

Lottie

015Originally uploaded by Jennifer K Phillips I was asked to put together an exhibition illustrating a new theatre piece, Lottie, by Miitchell School of Drama at the Garioch Theatre Festival.The story was inspired by poor house records and items held in the Aberdeen City and Shire archives.  Read More