Queens of the Underworld
House of Persephone
A research and performance project undertaken by Oberon White & Laura Gwen Miles.
The project explored various performance based responses to the myths and cultural practices connected to the Eleusinian Mysteries and the figures of Persephone/Kore, Demeter and Hades.
Exploring the themes of mortality, trauma, patriarchy/matriachy and ancestry from a queer, feminist perspective, the work combined elements of original text, music, film, ritual action and autobiographical material gathered through interviews with family members.
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Credits
Created and performed by Oberon White & Laura Gwen Miles
Producer: Oberon White
Core collaborators:
Olivir Haylett (Musician)
J Aria (Musician)
Presented at:
Limewharf
RVT (UnderConstruction)
TUC Congress House
Bethnal Green Working Mens Club (Deep Trash / Cuntemporary)
Festival of Choice
Photography
Dan Govan
Asher Fynn
Thomas Hensher
Manu Valcarce
Andrew Stys