tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18629616228381280852024-03-05T04:58:10.994-08:00ALL THAT GLITTERS ........The Life and Times of Empress Stah - Aerial Artist / Cabaret Performer / Show Producer / Space ExplorerEmpress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-92063498099269984902013-10-24T08:57:00.001-07:002013-10-24T09:00:11.926-07:00PEACHES / EMPRESS STAH: COLLABORATION'Stargasm / Light in Places' is the name given to my current collaboration with electro clash superstar Peaches.
Peaches wrote a track 'Light in Places' for my new Lazer Buttplug Aerial act 'Stargasm' and in 2014 this will be released as a track and music video.
Peaches directed the video and we filmed it in Berlin in September.
The lady also gives good interview !!
Watch her here on Huffington Post Live, where she talks about the impending launch.
Butt Plugs for all .... at around 12.00 mins till the end.
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<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/64195575" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe> <p><a href="http://vimeo.com/64195575">EMPRESS STAH IN SPACE Empress Stah (UK)</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user548200">Pacitti Company</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p> <p>Soho Theatre,<br /> London<br /> <br /> Performed by Empress Stah<br /> Directed by Ron Athey<br /> Performance Development by Marisa Carnesky<br /> Original Tracks by Peaches and Lydia Lunch<br /> Sound Design by Jose Macabra<br /> Lighting Design by Blue Mission<br /> Costumes by Patrick Ian Hartley, Clare Ashley, Rachel Freire<br /> Video Mapping and Animation by VJ Nemo & Shaun Prick Image</p>Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-12790741190231281422013-01-17T19:50:00.001-08:002013-01-17T19:50:51.718-08:00BENT BURLESQUE: 16TH - 19TH JANUARY @ MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">See 'The Queen of the Night' unleash her fetishistic desires upon an unsuspecting sailor, and witness the aerial love that is 'The She-Wolf & the Chicken'.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">Bent Burlesque is presented by the Reigning Queen of Burlesque 'Imogen Kelly' and also starring the uber fabulous 'Glitta Supernova' + others !!</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #f3f3f3;">We take over Red Bennies in South Yarra for 4 nights and you can get your tickets <a href="http://www.midsumma.org.au/event/bent-burlesque" target="_blank">HERE</a></span></div>
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Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-47416902936980050012013-01-17T19:45:00.001-08:002013-01-17T19:45:39.852-08:00FAUX MO @ MOFO: 20TH JANUARY, HOBART TASMANIA<br />
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Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-28567573519706306522012-11-18T15:20:00.000-08:002012-11-18T15:20:03.633-08:00LONDON CABARET AWARD NOMINATIONI have been nominated for a London Cabaret Award 2013 in the category of Best Alternative Performer. I am in excellent company so I say .... Fight to the Death ... VOODOO STYLEE !!!!<br />
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Check out the competition here.<br />
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<a href="http://www.londoncabaretawards.co.uk/bestalternative.htm">LONDON CABARET AWARDS</a><br />
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NB. This is an old picture from a performance in 2007 but right now I think it is funny.Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-41700440020078112102012-11-15T04:53:00.000-08:002012-11-15T04:53:07.187-08:00INTERVIEW WITH RUN RIOT ON EMPRESS STAH IN SPACEThe show premiered on the 2nd & 3rd of November to sold out audiences as part of the Spill Festival of Performance 2012.
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Here is an interview I gave with 'Run Riot' in the lead up to the world premier.<br />
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NB. The show will be playing in London as part of SPILL 2013 in April.<br />
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<a href="http://www.run-riot.com/articles/blogs/empress-stah-talks-run-riot-about-her-latest-show-outer-space-part-spill-2012">READ ALL ABOUT IT HERE</a>Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-80034062904080270662012-10-13T04:31:00.000-07:002012-10-13T04:31:09.195-07:00LGBT Film Festival, CopenhagenIn October 2011 I premiered one of my newest performances 'Story Ov Thee I' for the Borderline Biannual @ The Abode of Chaos in France. This show was commissioned by the festivals curator, Lukas Zpira, around the theme 'The Story of the Eye' a book by George Bataille.<br /><br />
A film was made documenting the event, with live performances and interviews, all staged within the astounding surroundings of Thierry Ehrmann's controversial <a href="http://www.abodeofchaos.org/">Contemporary Art Museum.</a><br /><br />
This documentary film is now being screened as part of the LGBT Film Festival in Copenhagen.<br /><br />
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Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-12228996489466990602012-09-18T16:43:00.003-07:002012-09-18T16:43:13.611-07:00EMPRESS STAH IN SPACEWORLD PREMIER: 2ND & 3RD NOVEMBER 2012
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'Empress Stah in Space is part of an ongoing project; with a long term ambition to create a performance in outer space.<br /><br />
Misanthropic yet optimistic, irreverent whilst embracing, the performance is set at the 'Edge of Chaos' and will attempt to create a lens through which to to gaze beyond the incessant mutterings of established thinking and into the essence of the human experience.<br /><br />
Meditation and transcendence are often hinged on stories of levitation, and through the physical experience of weightlessness, Empress Stah, inspired by the reality of the constantly shifting perspective, has begun to explore a new interpretation of the sacred.<br /><br />
The narrative has been transcribed through trance and writing sessions between Empress Stah and seminal artist Ron Athey, which took place at Bentwaters, the site of the biggest, purported UFO/Miltary incident in Europe.<br /><br />
Conceived and Performed by Empress Stah<br />
Directed by Ron Athey<br />
Original track by Peaches in collaboration with Empress Stah<br />
Text and Narration by Lydia Lunch in collaboration with Empress Stah<br /><br />
Commissioned for <a href="http://www.spillfestival.com/">SPILL Festival of Performance</a><br />
World Premier 2nd & 3rd November 2012<br />
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Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich 9:30pm<br />
Book Online: <a href="http://www.danceeast.co.uk/whats-on/626/SPILL--Festival-of-Performance/"><a href="http://www.danceeast.co.uk/whats-on/626/SPILL--Festival-of-Performance/">www.danceeast.co.uk</a></a><br />
Box Office: 01473295230<br /><br />
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Photo by <a href="http://www.manuelvason.com/">Manuel Vason</a>/<br />
Face Corset by <a href="http://www.patrickianhartley.com/">Patrick Ian Hartley</a><br />
Latex by <a href="http://houseofharlot.com/">House of Harlot</a>
Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-85179910342895659062012-09-18T16:30:00.001-07:002012-09-18T16:30:56.766-07:00MY VIDEOS IN THE TATE MODERN TANKSIn August my videos 'A Platform for Change' and 'Save Empress Stah from a Life of Vice' were screened at the new Tate Modern Tanks in London as part of an exhibition called 'Tweet Me Up' by Tracey Moberly.
Here are some pics I took of the event.
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Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-75566208204973116832012-08-16T06:30:00.000-07:002012-11-15T04:53:35.980-08:00FREE PUSSY RIOT W/ PEACHESPeaches and Friends have written a track and made a video in support of the Pussy Riot Trial !!
I make a fleeting appearance at 1.50 in the video, wearing my 0800 Pussy Hat : )
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<a href="http://vimeo.com/47483917">Free Pussy Riot! #freepussyriot</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/peachesrocks">Peaches</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br />
Sign: www.change.org/freepussyriot<br /> Donate: www.freepussyriot.org<br /> Download:http://soundcloud.com/peaches-rocks/free-pussy-riot<br /> <br /> Berlin, August 8th 2012: About 400 people joined Peaches on the street to show support for the members of Russian conceptual art punk activist band, Pussy Riot, 3 of which are on trial for performing a "punk prayer" against President Vladimir Putin. <br /> In addition, people from all over the world have contributed their own mini-protest videos calling for the release of Pussy Riot. <br /> <br /> Sign the petition!!!<br /> www.change.org/freepussyriot<br /> <br /> Free Pussy Riot! Written and Produced by Peaches and Simonne Jones . Mixed and Mastered by Nadine Neven. Special Thanks to Taylor Savvy. <br /> <br /> Video edited by Robin Thomson. Special thanks to Kate Nash, The Knife, Lykke Li, Miike Snow, Peter Bjorn and John, Light Asylum, Deichkind, The Hives, Dave Catching(EODM), Screamclub, J D Samson, Marshall Crenshaw, Wayne Kramer, Bonaparte, Margaret Cho, Dave Hill, Nick Zinner, Jake Shears, Bun E Carlos, Narcissister, Sheila Chipperfield, Bronson Hankins, John Renaud, Fya Hopelezz, Margaret Saadi Kramer, Miss Guy, Sir Honey Davenport, Saskia Hann, Empress Stah, Vice Cooler and all the video submitters from around the world! WE ARE ALL PUSSY RIOTEmpress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-3116626572815175192012-05-03T06:23:00.000-07:002012-05-03T06:23:37.726-07:00100% BRITISH ROYALTYSet to the music of Freddie Mercury's 'Queen' this brand new aerial cabaret act features a magical floating scepter dance to 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and a high energy aerial hexagon routine to 'Don't Stop me Now' !!
Perfect for Jubilee and Olympic Events - Yes it is Family Friendly !!
PS. There is an adult version - think Sex Pistols & 'Diamond' Jubilee .... but I am trying to play it straight ; )
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Animation by VjNeMo
Dita Von Teese uses the same technology for her performance in the current Louboutin Exhibition .... though, for what it is worth, I did it first : )
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A love story of sorts .... the act features a dynamic aerial sling routine to 'Hungry like the Wolf' by Duran Duran and climaxes with raw egg body smashing to 'Cream by Prince' !!
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I have a 15 years career thus far and am only just getting warmed up ... wait till you see what I have in the pipeline!!<br />
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Thank You to Tuppy Owens and the Erotic Awards. To find out more about the event and the Outsiders Charity it supports please see their <a href="http://www.erotic-awards.co.uk/">Website Here</a>.<br />
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26th May 2012 is 'The Night of the Sense" Ball and this event will see the rest of the Awards given out. I can't be there as I will be performing 'The Story of the Eye' at Torture Garden Rome .... I am looking into presenting a live webcast of my performance.<br />
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Pink Catsuit by <a href="http://www.ladylucie.com/">Lady Lucie</a>.<br />
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A Cute one with Cat Ears .... Meooowwww !!!<br />
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'HEDONISM' was the event and was as follows<br />
"The first day of London Fashion Week saw the opening of Hedonism, sponsored by Royal Ascot and curated by Stephen Jones. The event celebrates the best of emerging British Milliners: Piers Atkinson, Charlie Le Mindu, J Smith Esquire, Noel Stewart & William Chambers"<br />
Papped by the Guardian Newspaper whilst waiting for my holy sacred pass that will let me past the clip boarded fashion mafia.<br />
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<a href="http://www.jsmithesquire.com/">Check out Justin's stunning couture Millinery Website Here.</a><br />
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Post Show 'Story Ov Thee I' Torture Garden Montreal<br />
I opted to leave the blood on my face rather then ruin my make up to take it off.Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-89218450120142862292011-12-07T17:09:00.000-08:002011-12-07T17:09:25.096-08:00POTENTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF QUEER CULTURE ON THE FUTURE OF SPACE EXPLORATION.Searching back through some old files I stumbled upon this paragraph that I wrote about about 3 years ago ..... <br />
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As the very existence of space exploration negates many archaic belief systems on which our society is founded, it seems only natural that Queer, Alternative and Underground cultures, whose members may or may not be defined by their sexual orientation, are embraced by the developing space community. These cultures have traditionally played pivotal roles in the emergence of new art forms, championed freedom of expression, challenged convention and been harbingers of social reform. May they continue to do so as Homo sapiens make the evolutionary step of moving off the planet, a time when discrimination in all its forms can be relegated to the dustbin of history, as we embrace diversity and unite to form a new humanity.<br />
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I don't recall writing it but I like it .... it was in response to a paper given by Frank Pietronigro at LESS REMOTE: The Future of Space Exploration – An Arts and Humanities Symposium, organized by Flis Holland and The Arts Catalyst inassociation with Leonardo and OLATS. Co-sponsored by IAA Commission VI; to run parallel to the 59 th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), SECC, Glasgow, Scotland<br />
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And I was there ... HA !!Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-37245056785615514692011-11-02T03:09:00.000-07:002011-11-02T03:09:27.362-07:00ORIGINAL 2004 PERFORMANCE 'SWINGING FROM THE CHANDELIER'OMG Classic - Full Length Original Recording of 'Swinging From the Chandelier' my Jerwood Award Winning show from 2004 !! Complete with the birth of The Diamond Pussy, Blood Drinking, Naked Tap Dancing and more !! Starring Empress Stah as Dolly Diamante, Directed by Mark Tate, Sound by Zoe Hart, Costume Satya James.<br />
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<a href="http://www.cirkus.hr/?lang=en">FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE BOOK, SHOW AND FESTIVAL.</a><br />
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So I was given a copy of this book upon leaving the show, as I am in it, and was reading it quietly to myself as I sat boarded on the plane awaiting take off, minding my own business, when my empty row is decended upon by 'Jimbo' and 20 of his drunken stag do mates, including the groom. <br />
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The guys were young and cuteish, totally up for anything, loud and cocky. I on the other hand had a slight headache and was feeling rather somber. Jimbo sits down and introduces himself, now I am not one for making polite converstaion on public transport, but I do offer him my hand and introduce my self as Stah .... What you will read next is a brief recollection of the events that followed ....<br />
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J. No Way your names not Star, is your name really star, hey guys this girl reckons her name is star<br />
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ES. It's true .... look here is my passport ... See it is actually Empress Stah Power and is signed in heiroglyphs.<br />
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J. I can't beleive they let you on the plane with this passport ... hey guys ... passport gets passed around ... OMG she is a skin head .... Power Stah ... Hey Power Star ... why have you got no hair in this picture.<br />
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ES. Becasue I'm worth it ....<br />
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J. So what do you do ??<br />
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ES. Have a look at the picture in this book .... this is what I do ... Yes it was the show i was performing in the Red Room Cabaret.<br />
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J. Face of increduality .... book is passed around .... is that really you ? Show me your tattoo. (identity is confirmed) <br />
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J. Will you marry me .... can we join the Mile High Club ? <br />
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ES. Sorry, No, Not a Chance ; ) ... with a very bemused countenance <br />
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Hilarious banter with arm and thumb wrestling and numerous marriage proposals ensues for the next 2 hours.<br />
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Apparently I made their weekend .... I was really happy when we landed : )<br />
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George Bataille's 'The Story of the Eye' was the theme for the weekend of performances that I was involved in, and so I worked with imagery from the book as well the themes of Apocalypse and Chaos .... my favourite invention is the new eyeball butt plug that I can actually perform an aerial routine while it is inserted !!<br />
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Here is a documentary video of the whole weekend .... my show 'The Story of the I' along with an impromtu Interview, is featured at about 37 minutes in and I also appear at the end with a performance of the 'Queen of the Night'.<br />
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WARNING - Very Explicit Content and Adult Themes<br />
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Naked covered in Gold Glitter on Aerial Hoop.<br />
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I am on at 2 mins .... Check it out !!<br />
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I made a power point presentation about my recent Zero Gravity experience, with Pictures and Video, the thinking behind the project and the thoughts about where it might all be headed.<br />
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The video below is the first 10 minutes of my 30 minute presentation. If you are interested in having me speak at your event please get in touch via the contact page.<br />
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Find out more about 'The Launch Project' and it's creator, Joshua Oliver, by clicking <a href="http://www.launch-project.com/The_Launch_Project/Welcome.html">HERE</a><br />
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<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/26267607?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="http://vimeo.com/26267607">The First Live Music Performance In Space</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user7739635">JOSHUA OLIVER</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1862961622838128085.post-27953257862699338942011-07-20T03:57:00.000-07:002011-07-20T03:57:05.097-07:00Empress Stah Floating in Zero Gravity<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Times;font-size:medium;">Ok so it is not the over arching grace of Deep Space ... More like crashing around in the confines of a tin can (read: Space Ship) ... but none the less here it is !!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><iframe width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/NeO0GOA-9kE?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Empress Stahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01520588229877674864noreply@blogger.com0