Labour / Sweat / Criminality

An evening of live readings and performance reflecting on carceral punishment.

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Dates	Thu 30 Sep
Times	18.45 - 20.30
Space	Lancaster Rooms New Wing

Thinking through the evolution of different forms of punishment and their intended purposes, this night of readings from Lola Olufemi, Samra Mayanja, and Ebun Sodipo and live performance by Imani Robinson will make connections between labour, sweat and criminality.

Part of Abolition: In Defence of Translation, a series of presentations, organising workshops, conversations and performances reflecting on the many dimensions of abolition, curated and programmed by Lola Olufemi and Imani Robinson.

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