belszki
taboo-smashing
feminist theatre maker
Belszki and the Matriarch
Belszki and the Matriarch
Mon 7 October
Mon 7 October
Doors 1915 Show 1930
Doors 1915 Show 1930
FREE ENTRY
FREE ENTRY
(donations welcome)
(donations welcome)
@ Caroline of Brunswick
@ Caroline of Brunswick
BRIGHTON
BRIGHTON
Belszki and the Matriarch present an evening of well-known classical music, played by the Matriarch on keyboard, overlaid with the wordsmithery of Belszki.
Belszki and the Matriarch present an evening of well-known classical music, played by the Matriarch on keyboard, overlaid with the wordsmithery of Belszki.
Enjoy subversive lyrics and a cross-generational, mother-daughter dynamic. Expect comedy, pathos and menopausal musings.
Enjoy subversive lyrics and a cross-generational, mother-daughter dynamic. Expect comedy, pathos and menopausal musings.
Belszki: 'At least there’s no PRS declaration or copyright infringement; they all died over one hundred years ago …’
Belszki: 'At least there’s no PRS declaration or copyright infringement; they all died over one hundred years ago …’
Matriarch: ‘Why aren’t we at a venue with a grand piano?’
Matriarch: ‘Why aren’t we at a venue with a grand piano?’
Belszki: ‘I need to be accompanied by a full symphony orchestra!’
Belszki: ‘I need to be accompanied by a full symphony orchestra!’
Matriarch: ’Orchestras are expensive.’
Matriarch: ’Orchestras are expensive.’
CLITERACY
CLITERACY
are you cliterate?
are you cliterate?
TWO HOUR SHOW plus interval
TWO HOUR SHOW plus interval
5 STAR REVIEW from Out News Global
5 STAR REVIEW from Out News Global
"Belszki delivers a very enjoyable,
"Belszki delivers a very enjoyable,
fascinating and memorable show."
fascinating and memorable show."
"I was immersed in Belszki’s engagement and interaction with the audience"
"I was immersed in Belszki’s engagement and interaction with the audience"
"This left me feeling empowered, which, following the event, has sparked conversations about my newfound knowledge and understanding of such under-spoken and undervalued parts of the body, which are often seen as taboo."
"This left me feeling empowered, which, following the event, has sparked conversations about my newfound knowledge and understanding of such under-spoken and undervalued parts of the body, which are often seen as taboo."
CLITERACY: are you cliterate?
CLITERACY: are you cliterate?
In a world where 200 million women and girls alive today have undergone FGM and where labiaplasty is the fastest growing form of cosmetic surgery in the UK, most people don’t recognize the full anatomy of the clitoris.
In a world where 200 million women and girls alive today have undergone FGM and where labiaplasty is the fastest growing form of cosmetic surgery in the UK, most people don’t recognize the full anatomy of the clitoris.
Perceived through a lens of fear and censorship. Deliberately omitted from education, science, and culture.
Perceived through a lens of fear and censorship. Deliberately omitted from education, science, and culture.
Why does society negate a body part whose sole purpose is pleasure?
Why does society negate a body part whose sole purpose is pleasure?
Join Belszki on a journey from phallusy to cliteracy.
Join Belszki on a journey from phallusy to cliteracy.
Edutainment, sociology and feminist theory collide in this taboo-busting multimedia performance. Expect spoken word, comedy and audience interaction.
Edutainment, sociology and feminist theory collide in this taboo-busting multimedia performance. Expect spoken word, comedy and audience interaction.
Sculpt a play doh clit. Interactive phone quiz to assess your cliteracy level; see if you graduate with a BSc, MSc or PhD in cliteracy!
Sculpt a play doh clit. Interactive phone quiz to assess your cliteracy level; see if you graduate with a BSc, MSc or PhD in cliteracy!
PHOTO CREDIT FOR ABOVE PHOTOS: Andrew O'Hara
CROCHET CLITORIS by Chi Chi Crochet
VULVA LEGGINGS by Ruudly on Etsy
