Fantasizing Motherhood in 'Under the Covers'

Date

2016-10

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Publisher

Live Art Development Agency

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Article

Peer reviewed

Yes

Abstract

This is the fantasy of motherhood that shamefully weeped from my rock solid breasts with no mouth to feed. This is the performance that could only happen once my pre-stretched stomach produced a breathing child, or two. This is the confused longing to escape achieved motherhood, an escape akin to a sexual fantasy that only works if it never happens.

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Keywords

Motherhood, Theatre

Citation

Garton, R (2016) Fantasizing motherhood in Under the Covers. In: Underwood-Lee, E. and Simic, L. (eds.) Live Art and Motherhood: A Study Room Guide on Live Art and the Maternal. [online]

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Research Institute