OCA was fascinating this week - I supported/hosted Karl
Foster looking at the idea of creative academic writing with year 3 students -
The reading for the session was the critical writing of Benson and Conners and the
poetry of Francis Ponge. There were many lessons in Benson and Conners,
especially the idea of the self, the I within and the wrestling bout that is
writing. I was drawn to Ponge - a little like a surreal version of Perec - it's
all in the detail. http://www.cbeditions.com/userfiles/file/ponge-unfinished-ode-to-mud.pdf
men actually rain - oh yes they do - its Pantomime
time again and the Wolsey theatre
has Cinderella - it is truly a
wonderful night out - some acid wincing terrible jokes, 'bad taste' characters
and a splendid set with dazzling lighting - you have to be there to get it - I
was surrounded by families having a great time https://www.wolseytheatre.co.uk/shows/cinderella/
During a workshop at Camberwell I found myself explaining the concept of Pantomime
to a room of International students which
was a feat of linguistic juggling - I think I may of learnt something myself -
and when the idea of camp was thrown up we digressed into another cul-de-sac.
Meanwhile Pete Holmes on Hot ones https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXp-oWBF5x0
gave us wisdom on experiences that change us - it's not about knowing something
it's about becoming something - it's not about learning something it's about forgetting
everything.
