This lunchtime talk is guest presented by Watershed producer, Victoria Tillotson

Watershed recently awarded a Micro-residency to performance artist Tom Marshman, supporting him to develop Move Over Darling, a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) history project that he began in 2010. Since this time, Tom has worked with local communities in Bristol to collect older LGBT people’s stories, from which thus far, he has created a moving performance walk.

The work is rich with memories - sordid, heartbreaking, triumph over adversity, and politically charged - that are often linked to specific Bristol locations. Tom is using this short residency at Pervasive Media Studio to research ways in which the memories could be shared using digital technologies, and to develop ideas for a new version of his live performance that directly links to location. So far he's put stories in his pockets, wants whispering pearl earrings, has discounted Global Positioning Satellites, and is interested in interruptions.

Join us to hear Tom describe his work, share the ideas he has developed so far during the residency, and welcome all reflections, feedback or thoughts about his ideas in progress, that you may have.

This Lunchtime Talk is part of Open Studio Friday, which takes place at the Studio every week.

Do you want to find out what is going on at the Pervasive Media Studio? Are you interested in meeting our residents, talking about a specific project or curious about pervasive media? Why not pack a sandwich and join us for one of our Lunchtime Talks and Open Studio Friday.

Lunchtime Talks are informal presentations by Studio residents and associates. They normally take place at 1pm on Friday, are free and open to everybody who’s interested in what we do.

After the Talk, we also invite you to stay with us for the afternoon to continue the conversation or work on your own projects. We provide chairs, tables, wireless and a great space. You bring what you need to work with (laptop/mobile). Our open afternoons close at 5pm.

Let us know if you’d like a tour of the space and we'll be happy to show you around. Send an email to admin@pmstudio.co.uk