Eating the Copper Apple is a soul-searching tale of identity by the prize-winning queer poet and writer lisa luxx. Shaped by her life, it weaves together politics and dreams, loss and fulfilment into a one-woman verse play that explores adoption and mixed-heritage.

Taking audiences on a voyage from West Yorkshire to the borders of Syria through family, romance and culture, it asks a big question: how do we become who we are? 

Both funny and philosophical, this profound piece of theatre examines the immense impact of displacement on our sense of self.

lisa luxx is a queer writer, performer, essayist and activist of British Syrian heritage. She writes for freedoms, for healing, to mobilise and to inquire. 

A digital version of Eating the Copper Apple has been produced for audiences who prefer to enjoy the show from their homes. The online version features all the show’s effects, including the visual and soundscapes that accompany the live show.

‘أكل التفاحة النحاسية‘ هو حكاية بحث عن الذات والهوية لشاعرة الكوير والكاتبة ليزا لوكس.

متأثرة بحياتها الخاصة تنسج الشاعرة السياسة والأحلام، الخسارة والإنجاز في قطعة شعر مسرحي لامرأة واحدة تستكشف فيها التبني والإرث المختلط.

تأخذ الجمهور في رحلة من يوركشير Yorkshire إلى حدود سوريا عبر العائلة والرومانسية والثقافة، تثير أسئلة كبيرة: كيف نصبح ما نحن عليه؟ بشكل مُضحك وفلسفي بنفس الوقت. هذه القطعة المسرحية العميقة تختبر التأثير القوي للنزوح على معنى الحياة بالنسبة لنا.

ليزا لوكس كاتبة كوير، فنانة أدائية، كاتبة مقالات وناشطة بإرث بريطاني سوري. تكتب من أجل الحرية والشفاء، إحداث الحركة وطرح التساؤلات.

تم إنتاج نسخة رقمية من  ‘أكل التفاحة النحاسية‘  للجمهور الذي يفضل مشاهدة العرض من المنزل. النسخة الرقمية تظهر كافة مؤثرات العرض بما فيها المؤثرات البصرية والمشاهد الصوتية التي ترافق العرض الحي.

lisa luxx is a queer writer, performer, essayist and activist of British Syrian heritage. She writes for freedoms, for healing, to mobilise and to inquire. 

luxx is winner of the Out-Spoken Prize of Performance Poetry 2018. She was also nominated for the Arts Foundation Fellowship in Poetry. She regularly headlines literary events internationally. Her poetry has been broadcast across channels including Channel 4, BBC Radio 4, VICE TV and ITV. She was named one of the top 4 queer poets by Diva magazine.

luxx's poetry, essays and opinions are published internationally in newspapers, magazines and anthologies. She has lectured on the philosophy of language in mental health for TEDx, spoken on panels about refuge at the Tate Modern and given a talk on sexuality for The Psychedelic Society.

Eating The Copper Apple was originally commissioned for the 2020 Liverpool Arab Arts Festival 2020 and funded through the Al-Omar Family. The work has been supported by LAAF since its inception and will receive its premiere at LAAF 2021.

Details

Live at Rich Mix

Fri 9 & Sat 10 July 2021

7.30pm (Fri, Sat), 2pm (Sat)

50 minutes.

Suitable for 12 years+
Rich Mix is a fully accessible venue.
BSL interpreted performance 10 July, 2pm.

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Post show artist talk

Fri 9 July 2021

Tickets

£12 adults, £8 concessions
Contact the venue for tickets and further information
020 7613 7498

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Rich Mix

35-47 Bethnal Green Road
London, E1 6LA
richmix.org.uk
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Sun 11– Wed 14 July 2021

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