We`ve been fortunate enough to be funded by Sunniside Partnership to develop a project idea, and to offer Gemma a residency to work with us in Sunniside. Gemma`s residency is spread over a couple of months so there`s plenty of time for artists interaction as the project evolves. We`ve decided to take characters from local history census information and use burlesque as a tool to bring the characters to life. Similar to On Screen In Street we`ve asked some students from Sunderland University if they would like to be involved. Our plan is to develop three or four larger than life `burlesque-esque` characters and take them into Sunniside Gardens.
We are looking for a title for our project that reflects this concept and shows, perhaps, a different side to Burlesque.
