A series of three workshops curated by Saskia Takens-Milne

Age guidance: 16+

1 March

Make Her Complete with Ezinne Ezepue –  This workshop explores the representation of woman in Nollywood films. Starting with a critical look at her lack of diversity, depth and dimension, participants will journey through the rich tapestry of Nigerian folklore to encounter strong and indomitable women who will serve as archetypes for reinventing ‘woman’ for Nollywood.

This interactive and hands-on workshop invites writers, storytellers, film enthusiasts, and anyone curious about gender in media to engage their creative abilities while reflecting on the complexities and realities of Nigerian women. Together, we will dream boldly and create characters that challenge stereotypes, inspire change, and envision anew portrayal of women on screen.

8 March

Dreamscapes of the Big Screen with Joey Chin – Participants will learn surrealist collage techniques to explore the roles and challenges faced by Chinese female

actresses in both Western and Chinese cinema. Through this creative process, they will re-imagine the future trajectory and evolution of actresses’ performances on the big screen.

No prior knowledge of collage required, and all materials are provided. Participants will bring home their own surrealist collages.

15 March

Senses of Her (她感) with FJ – The workshop includes four creative, participatory exercises: Creative Writing (Her Monologue), Life Drawing (How You See Her), Movement (She Has a Body), and Soundscape Building (How You Hear Her).

The participants will be invited to map and explore their understanding of gender representation portraying ‘unconventional’ female characters in Chinese Cinema curated by the facilitator.

Facilitator: FJ(Felicia Jiang), Chinese-born London-based visual artist, theatre maker, and socially engaged art practitioner. FJ as a diasporic queer creative, uses arts to examine their identity, homeland, and queer body.

All workshops are FREE to drop in.

Length: 3hrs

All three workshops are part the exhibition Scream-Along at The Basement (entry through the Salon), The Bohemians Hair Salon, 53 Deptford Broadway, Deptford, London, SE8 4PH.1st – 31st March, 2025, Thurs & Fri 2-8pm, Sat & Sun 12-6pm (or by appointment 0784 968 6554)