THE BUTTERFLY PROJECT centres BESEA voices in a new, kaleidoscopic show combining original music and research in response to the continuing use of yellow-face in opera.
Working in collaboration with British East and South East Asian (BESEA) creatives, Undone Theatre Associate Artist Joey Jepps responds to the harmful practice of yellow-face by encouraging BESEA self-empowerment and speaking up against the (mis)representation of BESEA identities on stage.
THE BUTTERFLY PROJECT will have its first industry sharing in April 2023 alongside a two-week exhibition at artsdepot 2-15 April 2023. This free, public exhibition will feature a series of workshops and events for all ages on the themes of the project. It will encourage people from all walks of life to think about the politics of identity on stage and beyond.
SHOW TEAM
Writer - Joey Jepps
Director & Dramaturg - Gabriele Uboldi
Composer - Ruth Chan
Video & Projection Designer - Douglas Baker
Puppet Maker - Lusty Lovelace
Performed by - Joy Tan & Michelle Miners
DJ - Enxi Chang
EXHIBITION TEAM
Co-Curators - Hoyee Tse & Gabriele Uboldi
Designer - Erin Guan
WHOLE PROJECT TEAM
Producer - Anya Winful
Researchers - Amy Hsu & Klara Kofen
Graphic Designer - Ciaran Walsh
Photography - Jack Sain
THE BUTTERFLY PROJECT is led by Undone Theatre Associate Artist Joey Jepps and is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and the Japan Society Small Grants Scheme. Also supported by artsdepot, New Earth Theatre, London Performance Studios, Theatre Deli and BEATS.
With special thanks to Sir Nicholas Hytner, Elliot Pritchard, and Noemie Jouas.