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Create AGM Performing Culture 1/2
Asa Simma, Saami theatre maker and musician in conversation with Catherine Joyce, Chair of the Irish Traveller Movement Chaired by Ray Yeates. Venue: Sean O Casey Community Centre, St Mary’s Road,East Wall, Docklands Dublin Performing Culture Part One: Åsa Simma’s approach to performance is to combine the traditions of her culture with her theatre training and modern media. The content of her work deals with both the day-to-day and the spiritual. Åsa discussed the role of theatre as an agent of change and a means of giving new expression to traditional Saami culture; how theatre and culture helped in the struggle for self-determination of the Saami people; and together with Catherine Joyce reflected on the broader implications of culture and politics. Performing Culture Part Two: Ray Yeates opens up to the floor for questions to Asa Simma and Catherine Joyce
Asa Simma, Saami theatre maker and musician in conversation with Catherine Joyce, Chair of the Irish Traveller Movement
Recording Date: 17-Jun-2009
Running Time: 28 minutes 14 seconds
