About this Event
A special theatre workshop, organised by The Freud Museum in partnership with Bournemouth University’s Centre for the Study of Conflict, Emotion and Social Justice (CESJ), and The Faction. Doors open at 5:30pm
Shakespeare's tragedy Hamlet has been a source of inspiration for centuries of writers and thinkers, ever since it was first performance in 1600. Key to its success is the enigma surrounding the inability of the eponymous character to act on his intentions by taking revenge on his uncle Claudius for the M**der of his father. For Freud, the play was a 'Renaissance Oedipus Rex', and Hamlet's inhibition against taking action was not due to his philosophical frame of mind (being 'sickled o'eer the pale of thought'), but rather his horror in seeing his own oedipal fantasies fulfilled.
In this special theatre workshop, we will explore what the play might say to us today, both in relation to psychoanalysis and wider culture. Scenes from the play will be performed by actors from The Faction, under the direction of Mark Leipacher, and discussed in an open workshop format, facilitated by a Candida Yates, Roman Geridomos and Eva Makri. We will explore themes including the role of the soliloquay and it's relation to transference in psychoanalysis, surveillance and paranoia. Audience members will be encouraged to participate in the discussion and shape the interpretation of selected scence from play. By working under the broad theme of 'acoustic encounters', we will discover just how relevant Shakespeare's great tragedy is for understanding our contemporary situation.
The workshop will be introduced and chaired by the Freud Museum Research Manager, Tom DeRose.
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Speakers:
Candida Yates is Professor Emerita of Culture and Communication, Bournemouth University. She is an interdisciplinary scholar and applies a psychosocial approach to culture, politics and society and has published widely in that field to explore emotion and affect in the public sphere. She supervises PhD students and taught on the Political Masters Programmes at Bournemouth University and was Co-Director of the BU Centre for the Study of Conflict, Emotion and Social Justice. She is an Executive member of the UK Association for Psychosocial Studies and a Founding member of the British Psychoanalytic Council Scholars Network and is an Inaugural Academic Associate at the Freud Museum. She is Joint-Editor of the Routledge book series: Psychoanalysis and Popular Culture.
Mark Leipacher is Artistic Director of the Faction. He is a director, writer and lecturer. Mark founded the company and has been multi award nominated for his work. His writing includes CATCHING THE LIGHT published by Oberon books. Mark is currently leading on the PERICLES project working with artists from Syria, Libya, Turkey and Lebanon.
Roman Gerodimos is a Professor of Global Current Affairs at Bournemouth University. Roman's research focuses on drivers of, and barriers to, engagement - with the self, with others, with public space and with the world at large. He is the author and co/editor of four books, including Interdisciplinary Applications of Shame/Violence Theory (Palgrave Macmillan). In addition to his academic work, Roman writes, directs and produces short films and documentaries, including Stepped in Blood on psychoanalysis and theatre. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Katakouzenos House Museum in Athens.
Eva Makri is a Research Associate at Solent University. Her research interests broadly focus on the psychosocial aspect of the work environment and how it relates to identity, meaning and mental health and wellbeing. She is also exploring the creative use of qualitative methodologies to capture deeper insights into narratives, relationships, experiences, and perspectives.
Tom DeRose is Research Manager at the Freud Museum London. His research focusses on the cultural and philosophical aspects of Freudian theory. His most recent publication is ‘Freud’s Changing Views on Sadomasochism’, published in, ed. Akhtar and Crilley, The Joy of Torment (Karnac, 2024). He has chapters on Freud’s theory of Anxiety, and Psychoanalysis the Detective novel forthcoming, and is currently writing a chapter on Freud and Africa.
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Tickets: £30
Freud Museum Members and Patrons receive 20% off the standard ticket price on all events, courses, conferences and On Demand programming.
Tickets include a glass of wine on arrival.
A limited number of £15 bursary tickets are available for those under financial hardship. Priority will be given to UK unemployed and PIP/ESA claimants. Please email [email protected] to apply for a bursary.
The purpose of this event is to raise funds for the Freud Museum London, which receives no regular Government income. We are grateful to you for supporting our independent museum as generously as possible.
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Please note this event is taking place in the garden. If the event cannot be held outdoors due to the weather, it will take place on the first floor of the museum which unfortunately does not currently have step-free access.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Freud Museum London, 20 Maresfield Gardens, London, United Kingdom
GBP 32.21
