Early Work Archive

Hairstory

Tracing personal histories through the stories of our hair. 

A socially engaged project.

Support

Originally commissioned by Chisenhale Dance Space as part of Dance and the Homemade. 

Further commissions from Leeds Light Night, In-Situ, Romford Contemporary Art Programme and Right Up Our Street, Doncaster. 

Team

Devisor / Workshop leader - Lydia Cottrell
Performers - Adam Ekin, Hamish Logan, Ben Mills
Mentor - Tom Marshman
Producer Support - Clara Giraud

Burlesque Terrorism

Affirmative action.

Support

IDEA ASSEMBLY FINAL
Commision won by Lydia Cottrell
Funded by Live Art Bistro

Team

Devisor / Performer - Lydia Cottrell
Performer - Hamish Logan
Dramaturgy - Ellie Harrison
Mentor - Adam Young

DON’T FEED THE GIRLS

Towards the definition of a lady in X acts.

The most powerful position is on your knees.
Big woman, big hair. 
Eating isn’t very Chanel. 
Smells like desperation. 
Mothers ruin. 
My vagina is tighter than yours. 
Elegance is refusal. 
Get laid, get screwed. 
This lady is not for turning. 
Necessary Evil.

Support

Commissioned by The Art of Rolling

Team 

Devisor / Performer - Lydia Cottrell
Music - Joseph Snook

Taboo You

Murder on the dance floor.

Support

Oh so Totally RAD
The Civic Barnsley
Chisenhale Dance space

Team

Performer - Lydia Cottrell
Choreographer - Gary Clarke