No Apologies!
Was Kurt Cobain trans? Was Kurt Cobain a trans woman? What if?
No Apologies delves deep into internet discourse and classical mythology; radically mis-remembering Nirvana’s iconic 1993 MTV Unplugged concert.
It fights back against the pressure to mould ourselves into images that are acceptable to society and the danger that lies when we are not able to live as our full, vibrant selves.
“Through an inspired focal point – an acoustic concert in the early nineties – Frankland guides a tempered narrative packed with her signature disruptive and destructive clout. The evening is indeed a tribute but not how we might have initially expected. Part reclaiming, part reframing, this is a history that was always here and, had we but chosen to recognise it, it could have led us to a more inclusive future. A future into which we were all invited to come as we are.” Brighton Source
ACCESS INFORMATION
All performances will be captioned with a screen onstage.
Whilst the show will not always be fully audio described with a thorough-description, introductory notes for the show will be available on request, to assist blind and partially sighted audience members. They may also be helpful for anyone who is neurodiverse.
THESE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO DOWNLOAD HERE AHEAD OF AUGUST PERFORMANCES, PLEASE CHECK BACK NEARER THE TIME.
(Originally conceived as a cabaret piece performed at Trans Pride Brighton, Glastonbury Festival, Outburst Festival, Belfast and Buddies in Bad Times, Toronto - Emma has developed this into a full length solo performance supported by Arts Council England & Northumbria University; commissioned by Marlborough Productions - available for touring from 2025)
Matt Crockett, 2025
