One Minute Manifesto: #Thatcher

This is a #Thatcher One Minute Manifesto

I saw some people, younger than me, asking questions on Twitter about who this woman was, why there is so much anger.  So this is about that and about why Cameron's government works in the interests of corporations, the financial services industry and private wealth.  It's a mash up of different messages posted on facebook, so - creative commons.  If you get to comment below, and want to add to it, please do.

One Minute Manifesto: #Thatcher

To the young person asking online - “Who is Thatcher?”

Search for:

The Miners
The Shipbuilders
The Steelworkers
The Old that Froze to Death
The Old that Couldn't Afford Food
The Thousands Made Homeless
The North
The Disenfranchised Black Youth
The Lost Generation of Young
The Hillsborough families
Soldiers dead in a conflict designed to win her an election
Families traumatised from the Falklands War
Northern Ireland

Ask:
Your mam and dad
Your Grandparents
Your brothers and sisters
Your neighbours
The teachers

Think of:
every LGBT kid who committed suicide due to Section 28 in schools
The victims of gaybashing hatecrime which were never investigated due to pressure from her government
For the gay men stitched up and banged up for being gay

Find out more about:
The women of Greenham Common who were beaten and had their kids forcibly taken into care for no reason
The men and women assaulted in the Battle of the Beanfield
The men and women consigned to the scrapheap
The services that used to belong to all of us and now are badly run in the hands of the rich
The country that used to stand for social justice and created the National Health Service
The mentally ill thrown out on the streets
The children abused in care homes and ignored or worse abused by some in her government
How poverty doubled while she opposed a minimum wage

And while you're at it google:
The poll tax
The Khmer Rouge
Sanctions-busting arms deals with South Africa
Libya
Pinochet
"that grubby little terrorist"

Remember that:
She supported the retention of capital punishment
She destroyed the country's manufacturing industry
She voted against the relaxation of divorce laws
She abolished free milk for schoolchildren
She gained support from the National Front in the 1979 election by pandering to fears of immigration
She destroyed social housing
She privatised state monopolies and created the corporate greed culture that we've been railing against for the last 5 years
She introduced the gradual privatisation/destruction of the NHS
She introduced financial deregulation in a way that turned city institutions into avaricious money pits (see also, Black Wednesday)
She allowed the US to place nuclear missiles on UK soil, under US control

She was
not a feminist
Not a Great Briton
Not loved
and will not be missed
as
this was just some of her work as Prime Minister and
sadly
it is a work-in-progress.

Her legacy is the broken britain you live in now.
A world of inequality.

But there is an alternative
Another World IS Possible..
Fight for the society she said didn't exist.

one minute manifesto is at Battersea Arts Centre, in residence until the 16th September.  It's been great so far, we've inspired, provoked, amused and shocked some and learnt a little something along the way.  We'll be posting more manifesto's and pics up here in the next week or so, but for now, here is one from me, triggered by the recent soul crushing appointment of the new Arts Council England chief.   It can be perfomed anywhere and is interactive.  I do hope you give it a go.

One minute manifesto: Title “Sir Peter – these are your best bits”

Directions: Text (alligned left) is to be read by one speaker, text (alligned right, in red and numbered 1-6) can be read by either one other person, or as a chorus of up to 6 voices. Additional stage directions are given in brackets.

Sir Peter Lytton "Baz" Bazalgette - born on 22 May 1953- is a British television producer who helped to create the independent TV production sector in the United Kingdom, and went on to be the leading creative figure in the global TV company Endemol.

1

a member of parliament wears a leotard and pretends to be a cat

a celebrity breaks down scrawling sos messages in chalk

(make a purring sound until '2')

The Independent newspaper has argued that he may be "the most influential man in British television" as a result of his impact on the development of reality television and lifestyle TV programmes.

2

a woman inserts a glass bottle into her mouth and simulates oral sex

a woman inserts a glass bottle into her vagina

The Daily Mail named him as one of the "Ten Worst Britons" for Endemol's Channel 4 show 'Big Brother'.

3

quite a lot of straight women pretend to be lesbians for a bit

a man pisses into a kitchen bin and scales the walls in an attempt to get out

The London Evening Standard TV critic Victor Lewis-Smith said that Bazalgette has "done more to debase television over the past decade than anyone else."

4

a person is racially abused and bullied by some other people

people get drunk and move around alot under blankets

Sir Peter was knighted in the 2012 New Year Honours for services to broadcasting.

5

some shouting

some screaming

In September 2012, as one of the final acts of Jeremy Hunt's tenure as Culture Secretary before destroying Health, it was announced that Sir Peter will become the new Chair of Arts Council England.

6

some swearing

(whistle bird song until the 'speaker' or audience join in)

How to make a One Minute Manifesto

Welcome to One Minute Manifesto: 60 seconds to mean what you say.

This is an invitation to everyone to stand up and say something.
You have one minute to share your manifesto, your thoughts, feelings, demands for our future.

A pop-up art project, all you need are words and a stopwatch.


DETAILS:

• The 60 second slots for ‘One Minute Manifesto’ will run throughout Saturday 18th and can be organised at a time to suit you (recommended during break out sessions/lunch)

• You are asked to bring with you your own personal manifesto (some people choose to write it in advance, some make it up on the spot).

• You’ll be supported by an artist (Elsie) who will stand with you, and listen.

• If you can - please book your slot in advance. This can be done by texting 07851324785 /emailing oneminutemanifesto@gmail.com

HOW IT WORKS:

• Text/call/email in advance OR on the day

• We will find a spot on which you’d like to stand, Elsie will time the 60 seconds

• You can choose to share your manifesto as a ‘one2one’ where only the artist will listen. Or you can share your manifesto in a public space, to a group/passers by. It will be a supportive environment

• If you can’t be at the event, but would like to participate, you can email your manifesto and have someone read it for you (a DIY version is also available)

• The manifesto's are not recorded in anyway

THE RULES:

• You only have 60 seconds. No finishing ‘cos you’ve started.

• Be bold. This is an exercise in standing up and simply saying what you really think (for many of us - that is a huge thing to do).

• Be creative. You may want bring something written down - its up to you. Some people bring creative writing, some read lists or share a quote that means something to them.

• If you really don't want to stand up yourself, but you would like your words said out loud - we can arrange for someone to read on your behalf.

REASSURANCE:

• Don’t be scared! A wise soul said about this project ‘if you feel nervous about the prospect of doing it – that means you probably should do it!’ and 'its just about being the best you can be in that particular 60 seconds'

• Please note it doesn’t have to be perfect – far from it.

• Go for it. This project came about because of a growing sense that people are increasingly made to feel unable to participate in political debate – because of their ‘in-expert’ness. Because of the false notion that politics (and political expression) is about perfect expression, that previous qualifications are necessary, slick presentation a must; some sort of kingdom for the confident. That’s a lie. Political expression is not perfect. It oughtn’t be. Politics is messy and perplexing and here and now. It is on the streets and in your school. Don’t wait. We are ‘it’. Have a little confidence and add your voice to the growing call for change.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:

• Call/SMS 447851324785 or email oneminutemanifesto@gmail.com

• When booking, don’t forget to include a contact telephone number which which we can reach you on the day.

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Twitter? Look out for #1MiniFesto


For more info about how this copyleft project started (AHM artists), please see blog post below. For examples of other people’s manifestos – see:
http://www.forestfringe.co.uk/tag/one-minute-manifesto/
http://thirdangeluk.blogspot.com/2010/12/one-minute-manifesto.html
http://confessionsofaplaywright.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html

One Minute Manifesto @6BillionWays - SAT 5 MARCH

..the one minute manifesto project will be running throughout the day at the brilliant ‘6 Billion Ways’ event on Sat 5 March…

..come and get involved..



This is a call for participation.
Welcome to One Minute Manifesto. 60 seconds to mean what you say.


This is an invitation to everyone to stand up and say something.
One minute - to share your manifesto, your thoughts, feelings, demands for our future.


A pop-up art project running throughout Saturday, one minute manifesto is about speaking out loud – (to one person, or to many) about what you care about and stand for.

All you need is something to say and a stopwatch.



DETAILS:

• The 60 second slots for ‘One Minute Manifesto’ will run throughout Saturday and can be organised at a time to suit you (recommended during break out sessions and lunchtime)
• You are asked to bring with you your own personal manifesto (some people choose to write it in advance, some make it up on the spot).
• You’ll be supported by an artist (Lucy) who will accompany you and faciliate the process. It’ll be fun!

• Please book your slot in advance. This can be done by texting 07851 390310 /emailing oneminutemanifesto@gmail.com

HOW IT WORKS:

• Text/call/email in advance OR on the day, we'll meet on Saturday at the conference and you'll briefed as to what will happen next.
• We will find a spot on which you’d like to stand, Lucy will time the 60 seconds and off you go!
• You can choose to share your manifesto as a ‘one2one’ where just Lucy will listen. Or you can share your manifesto in a public space, to a group/passers by. It will be a supportive environment.
• If you can’t be at the event, but would like to participate, you can email your manifesto and have someone read it for you (a DIY version is also available).

THE RULES:

• You only have 60 seconds. No finishing ‘cos you’ve started.
• Those 60 seconds are yours and you can say what you like - but be prepared for others to disagree with you (please note, those present will be asked to be supportive and listen, this isn’t a debating society, and destructive heckling will be discouraged). We’d like kindness to be in the room.
• This is an exercise in standing up and simply saying what you think. For some that is a huge thing to do - others not. Be bold.
• Please bring with you your ‘manifesto’. This is a spoken word event, so you may want bring something written down. Its up to you. Some people brought creative writing, some read lists or shared a quote that means something to them.
• If you really don't want to stand up yourself, but you would like your words said out loud - then a delegate may also be arranged on your behalf.
• We would like to document the project, but there’s no pressue to publish your manifesto. Thats fine. You tell us.

REASSURANCE:

• For some people, if not most, the prospect of standing up and saying what you believe in - in public is terrifying…Don’t be scared! A wise soul said about this project ‘if you feel nervous about the prospect of doing it – that means you probably should do it!’
  

• Please note it doesn’t have to be perfect – far from it. The only challenge you might want to take up is for it to be ‘the best I believe at this moment’.

• Give voice. This project came about because of a growing sense that people are increasingly made to feel unable to participate in political debate – because of their ‘in-expert’ness. Because of the false notion that politics (and political expression) is about perfect expression, that previous qualifications are necessary, slick presentation a must; some sort of kingdom for the confident. That’s a lie. Political expression is not perfect. It oughtn’t be. Politics is messy and perplexing and here and now. It is on the streets and in your school. Don’t wait. We are ‘it’. Have a little confidence and add your voice to the growing call for change.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:

• Call/SMS 07851 390310 or email oneminutemanifesto@gmail.com

• When booking, don’t forget to include a contact telephone number which which we can reach you on the day.

Thanks very much for reading this! - looking forward to hearing what you have in your head..
Lucy E


Twitter? Look out for #1MiniFesto


For more info about how this copyleft project started (AHM artists), please see blog post below. For examples of other people’s manifestos – see:
http://www.forestfringe.co.uk/tag/one-minute-manifesto/
http://thirdangeluk.blogspot.com/2010/12/one-minute-manifesto.html
http://confessionsofaplaywright.blogspot.com/2010_09_01_archive.html


INFO:
http://6billionways.org.uk/

@6BillionWays

Devoted and Disgruntled January 2011: One Minute Manifestos

...had the total honour of listening to one minute manifestos all weekend at this year's #DandD6

Thank you everyone who took part, and to Improbable for the warm invitation and chance to experiment with the 'one2one' version..! here are some pics from the event

Participants needed for 'one minute manifesto' event at Forest Fringe, Edinburgh 2010.

This is a blog to accompany a project running from Forest Fringe in Edinburgh 2010.

This is a call for participation.

Welcome to One Minute Manifesto.

This is an invitation to everyone to stand up and say something. To declare, argue, sample, challenge, paint, re-frame, long for.

One minute - to share your thoughts, feelings, demands for theatre, performance, art and the part we all play in it.

60 seconds to mean what you say.

It is an opportunity for 5 people each evening to stand together, in public, to create a new world and say how it should be.

It is going to be a bit rough and ready, a microphone and a patch of grass, a busy thoroughfare and a stopwatch.

This is a piece based on someone else’s idea*

DETAILS:

• The slot for ‘One Minute Manifesto’ will run:

Forest Fringe week 1: Mon-Fri, 8.30/8.31/8.32/8.33/8.44

Forest Fringe week 2: Mon-Fri, 7.30/7.31/7.32/7.33/7.44

• Please book your slot in advance. This can be done by telephone/email (see below) or at the Forest Fringe box office/info desk.

HOW IT WORKS:

• Please convene at the FF box office/info desk at 8.15pm (week1) and 7.15pm (week2). You will be met by someone nice, and briefed as to what will happen next. You will decide as a group in which order to speak/where to stand. However. There are some rules.

THE RULES:

• You only have 60 seconds. No finishing ‘cos you’ve started.

• Those 60 seconds are yours and you can say what you like - but be prepared for others to disagree with you (please note, those present will be asked to be supportive and listen, this isn’t a debating society, and destructive heckling will be discouraged). We’d like kindness to be in the room.

• This is an exercise in standing up and simply saying what you think. For some that is a huge thing to do - others not.

• Please bring with you your ‘manifesto’. This is a spoken word event, so you may want bring something written down. Its up to you. You are free to interpret this if you have an idea of course (rules are made to be broken) but we’d encourage you not to hide behind play. Words Will Do.

• If you really don't want to stand up yourself, but you would like your words said out loud - then a delegate may also be arranged on your behalf.

• We would like to take your photograph, and we’d also like to share your manifesto on the blog to document the project. You may want to publish your manifesto on the blog anonymously, or not at all. Thats fine. You tell us.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR PLACE:

• Places are limited so please book your slot in advance, or take a chance on the night by turning up.

• Call or SMS: 07583 250979

• email: lucy@mapping4d.co.uk with ‘one minute manifesto’ in the subject heading.

• When booking, please tell us when you want to be involved, and don’t forget to include a contact telephone number which which we can reach you on the day.

We will then confirm your slot and look forward to meeting you.

Thanks very much everyone - looking forward to hearing what you have in your head.

Lucy Ellinson

+STOP PRESS+

Participants are particularly sought for next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Get in touch.

*Please support AHM (Sam Ainsley, David Harding and Sandy Moffat), who are organising a series of three, one-day symposia with the overall title of, ‘State of Play - Art and Culture in Scotland Today’. The first of these will be at the Gilmorehill Centre, University of Glasgow on Saturday October 9, 2010. This shape-platform is their original idea. Read more here.