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Suitcase Under the Stairs a 'wipe your feet theatre' production, 11th & 12th February 2021 Lewis is Co-Artistic Director and Co-Founder of 'wipe your feet theatre', a theatre collective aimed at sharing personal stories in intimate spaces. They also work across community groups and work with different demographics to help then explore their own stories. The company's first project is Suitcase Under the Stairs, which is a piece written by Lewis, devised by the company that explores the use of drag as a tool for self-acceptance. Commissioned by Greenwich Theatre 2020. BOOK HERE: https://greenwichtheatre.org.uk/events/suitcase-under-the-stairs-online/ |
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Realness Revolution!
16th & 17th Dec 2020 Commissioned as part of Boundless Theatre's 2020 'Boundless Happenings' project, which commissions emerging artists from across London to create a 20 minute digital theatre piece. 'Realness Revolution!' is set in a camp dystopian world where ROSE XO is the authoritarian ruler. Lewis (performing as himself) must protest and fight to infiltrate ROSE XO's Campy Cabinet. The audience are given polls throughout the story, which decides Lewis' actions. This piece explores political power and collective activism framed in a satirical world drawing on the clown-like performances of populist politicians. https://happenings.boundlesstheatre.org.uk/ |
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LET THEM EAT CAKE! Feb 2020- Present LET THEM EAT CAKE is a monthly cabaret show in Peckham. Lewis/ROSE XO has produced 4 shows, all of which have SOLD OUT. They showcase a number of acts from many different disciplines spanning drag, burlesque, stand up, clowning, magic, music, and dance. A true variety show! |
'Best night out I've had in a long time. Happiest moment of the year!' - Elise Harbud
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The Road Zine
October 2020 Lewis is the production editor of the new zine 'The Road', which focuses on mental health, self acceptance, and community building. Lewis is one of the writers; producing poetry to be published alongside his co-writer and editor Elise. Designed by Harry Fisher and this zine includes artworks from local South London artists. Issue One was released in 10th October 2020 to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Day under the title 'Listening. Learning. Loving'. 20% of profit will be donated to The Mental Health Foundation. Issue Two will be released early 2021. |
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Letters of Liberation
May 2020 Lewis created a text-video piece titled 'Pebbles' as a commission for Tee Jay Sayyid's digital exhibition of performance work from across the world during COVID-19. Lewis' piece explores loss, memory and object through a blend of video distillation, body morphing, and experimental poetry. The event ran for 24hours on 25th May 2020 and showcased 30 global artists, reached 34.5k spectators, and ended up being reviewed in Integrity Magazine. Lewis' piece was given a special mention in the magazine article. If you would like to watch the piece, please use the contact form in the 'About' section. |
"The stand out moments include performances by Oxygen [Lewis]" - Integrity Magazine, July Ed. 2020
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The Lumiere Sisters
Oct 2019- Aug 2020 A neo-burlesque troupe consisting of ROSE XO, Vivienne Noir, & Lady Caberia. They had 2 SOLD OUT shows at John, The Unicorn in Peckham and performed at Crass Menagerie in Deptford. Vivienne Noir and ROSE XO are currently working on a new project together, which will be announced soon. |
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TRASHY TUESDAYS
Jan 2019- Present During their studies at Goldsmiths, University of London, Lewis/ROSE XO created and hosted a weekly queer event at Goldsmiths Student's Union. It featured a crazy quiz, karaoke mayhem, and a lot of hilarious comedy. It became a staple event at the venue and was featured as their leading event in Freshers Week 2020. |
'We saw an increase from 10-12 people attending our quiz night to over 100 each week when Lewis took over' - Charlotte Hamilton
Other Work
-Drama & Dance Workshop Leader for Stepping Stones International, Mar 2020-Present
Working with disabled adults to support creative choreography and devising work within the community.
-Creative Learning/Community Engagement Intern at Park Theatre, Aug 2020-Nov 2020
Organising the theatre's community engagement groups, working across care homes, schools, and youth theatres. Main focus was office hours as well as supporting the running of our drama and music sessions for people with dementia.
-Director & Founder of The Arcade Youth Theatre, Sept 2015-July 2018
Running weekly workshops with young people aged 8-18. We reimagined classic children's stories for a modern audience.
Working with disabled adults to support creative choreography and devising work within the community.
-Creative Learning/Community Engagement Intern at Park Theatre, Aug 2020-Nov 2020
Organising the theatre's community engagement groups, working across care homes, schools, and youth theatres. Main focus was office hours as well as supporting the running of our drama and music sessions for people with dementia.
-Director & Founder of The Arcade Youth Theatre, Sept 2015-July 2018
Running weekly workshops with young people aged 8-18. We reimagined classic children's stories for a modern audience.
