Reverberations #3: Peter Gidal, April 8-9

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Peter Gidal
London Chisenhale Gallery & no.w.here
8 & 9 April 2009

Reverberations is a series of events in which moving image artists interrogate their influences.

Wednesday 8 April 2009, at 7pm
Reverberations # 3: Peter Gidal

In the third edition of the Reverberations series, presented in collaboration with Chisenhale Gallery, renowned filmmaker, writer and theorist Peter Gidal presents an event in the form of its subject: “Theatre theory for film, or not: Brecht (an interrogation/performance: a ghost trio for two).” (Gidal)

Taking the form of a multi-part dialogue in which Gidal's translations of Brecht will be spoken, Gidal will stage an interrogation of his own practice as an experimental filmmaker and theorist via Brecht's theatre theory. Without rehearsal (but with practice), Gidal will be ‘replying’ and counter-interrogating on the night.

Like Gidal’s films, and the theatre of Beckett and Brecht, the performance itself will seek a state of continual self-reflection – beginning with a screening of his most recent film Volcano (2002) and ending with Denials (1986).

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Chisenhale Gallery
64 Chisenhale Road
London E3 5QZ

FREE admission, booking essential
Telephone: 020 8981 4518

Thursday 9 April 2009, from 10.30am-12.30pm
Peter Gidal: Reverberations Study Morning

Following on from Gidal’s performance the evening before, this unique study morning with the acclaimed filmmaker and writer will act as both an extended question and answers for his performance, and an opportunity for further discourse on the ideas raised.

Starting from the position that theory comes after practice, we will consider: what is the relationship between ideas and language? and what is theory and what is practice? Brecht’s theatre theory will be discussed in relation to Gidal’s own work as a filmmaker and writer alongside a second screening of Volcano and Denials.

It is strongly recommended that anyone wishing to attend this session also experiences the performance the night before as it will be central to the discussion. Admission to the performance is free but booking is essential. See details above.

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no.w.here
316-318 Bethnal Green Road, London, E2 0AG
Nearest Tube: Bethnal Green

Fee: £10 members & concessions / £15 full price
Telephone: 020 7729 4494
Email: [email protected]

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