2023
Festivals
Talks and Ideas
The Hedberg Talks
Presented by the University of Tasmania and the Theatre Royal as part of Ten Days on the Island

Queering the Landscape - Qwerin and cross-dressing farmers

The Hedberg Talks
Fri 10 Mar 2023 2:30 pm
Ian Potter Recital Hall


Welsh Performance artist Osian Meilir's Qwerin is touring Lutruwita Tasmania throughout the festival. Join Osian in a conversation with Davina Wright (UTAS Lecturer in Theatre) that gives context to the work's celebration of culture, identity and community through the linking of Welsh folk dancing, 18th Century cross-dressing farmers and the pulsating energy of Queer nightlife. 

Speakers
Osian Meilir
Davina Wright

Image credit
Davina Wright, Anest Roberts and Ten Days on the Island

Registration is required for The Hedberg Talks program
Tickets are limited so register early!

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An image of Osian Meilir sits in the bottom left corner of the image. They are wearing a yellow shirt with their arms raised. An image of Davina Wright site in the top right corner of the image. They have long brown hair and a fringe and wear red lipstick. The top left corner of the image has an image of The Hedberg with colourful animals all over it. The bottom right corner of the image is yellow.
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Theatre Royal, The University of Tasmania and Ten Days on the Islands logos in black sit on a white background.
Tickets

Registration is required for The Hedberg Talks program

Tickets are limited so register early!

Duration

60mins

Patron Advice

The Hedberg Talks will be recorded.

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