Destiny, a performance that draws you into a strange world of 19th century decadence, flirtation, obsession and fairytale. This is the first of a triology of one-on-one performances in collaboration with costume designer Nadia Malik concerned with issues of Victorian representation, voyeurism, female sexuality, fairytale, and the notion of Destiny. Inspired by Vicotoriana, De Sade, pornography and dolls this performance has been described as a "Victorian Masochistic Lap Dance."

“Annette Foster’s work draws on the imagery of fairy tales, Victoriana, de Sade and pornography. In performances that are theatrical, intimate and unsettling, she explores sexuality, memory, voyeurism and the hidden tensions of social interaction. Costumes are used to create characters that suggest particular archetypes, values or emotional states. The performing character, often exotic in appearance, acts as a channel for the revelation of secrets and memories.”

photographs by Harjeet Kaur

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