an exploration of infertility through physical theatre
- Categories
- Article/Artikel
- Magazine Title
- LOVA
- Magazine Year
- 2019
- Creator
- Starck, Edda
- Thesaurus
- theater, vruchtbaarheid, voortplantingstechnologie, reproductieve rechten, autobiografie
- Description
- This article explores how performance art can contribute to discussions about infertility, reproductive rights and Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). In the example of Egg, the piece both informs the audience about the social and medical complexities of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and facilitates discussion and networkbuilding in a safe environment. The piece is an autobiographical story about a woman who becomes an egg donor for her friend.