Chris Morris Academic Text and Symposium

[Johnny Townmouse]

Some of you may be interested in a new critical text on Chris Morris called No Known Cure being released by Palgrave this year:

http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=542860


There is also going to be a one-day symposium in June:

WHY BOTHER?: A SYMPOSIUM ON THE COMEDY OF CHRIS MORRIS
14 June 2013, 2-5pm
Northumbria University
Squires Building 020A

Speakers to include (and TBC): Jeremy Collins (London Metropolitan), Robert Dean (Glamorgan), Ian Greaves, James Leggott (Northumbria), Justin Lewis, Sharon Lockyer (Brunel), David Rolinson (Stirling), Jamie Sexton (Northumbria), David Walton (Universidad de Murcia), Adam Whybray (Exeter)

Chris Morris is one of the most singular and controversial figures in recent UK media, at one point being described as the "most hated man in Britain" for his corrosive media satire. With shows such as the notorious spoof Brass Eye, this writer, performer, DJ and director has not only pushed boundaries of taste and acceptability, but altered perceptions of current affairs broadcasting, moral panics and celebrity culture. At the same time, cult programmes such as Blue Jam, Jam and Nathan Barley have pushed conventional formats such as sketch comedy and sitcom to the limits of possibility.

This event at Northumbria University (Newcastle upon Tyne) coincides with the publication of No Known Cure: The Comedy of Chris Morris (BFI/Palgrave Macmillan), edited by James Leggott and Jamie Sexton. The first full-length scholarly book on the subject, No Known Cure brings together new writings on Morris from a diverse range of perspectives in order to fully grapple with his wide-ranging, ground-breaking media output.

The symposium features short presentations by a number of contributors to the volume, on different aspects of Morris's career, followed by a book launch reception. The event will also feature the screening of exclusive and extremely rare footage of Morris's earliest television appearances. Please note that there will be discussion of material that some people may find offensive.

The event is free, and open to all, but please register your interest in attending by contacting James Leggott at james.leggott@northumbria.ac.uk

Information about the book is available at http://www.palgrave.com/products/title.aspx?pid=542860

[BlodwynPig]

Fuck yes! Right on my doorstep too...cancel the holidays!

[ziggy starbucks]

interest registered!

lets make it a meet

[BlodwynPig]

interest registered!

lets make it a meet

Good idea!

[Lyndon]

I'd be up for a meet involving this.

[chocky909]

I might be up for this. I can combine the gig with a visit to the folks.

[BlodwynPig]

I can offer my spare room to anyone who needs one.

[Thomas]

'Ey, that seems interesting. A post-exam treat, perhaps.

I'm up for feeling presences in spare rooms, Blodwyn.

[BlodwynPig]

'Ey, that seems interesting. A post-exam treat, perhaps.

I'm up for feeling presences in spare rooms, Blodwyn.

Good. Protection :)

No, seriously, you are welcome to kip. There might even be a review of the experience soon that you can use to make a final decision. Contact me when you have made your plans.

[Thomas]

Thanks kindly. I've learnt that my gal, as cowboys say, will be living right near the place at the time of the symposium so I'll probably be staying with her, but I'll keep you updated. And I look forward to that review.

[Petey Pate]

This has been posted about before, and I believe one of the essays in this is written by a member of this forum.  I'm not sure who though, think it might be gout_pony?

[waste of chops]

gout_pony and benthalo, I believe.

[Shoulders?-Stomach!]

Excellent stuff, I was tipped off on Facebook and shall be doing my utmost to make it up there for the event.

[El Unicornio, mang]

Ooh, I'll be in Newcastle during this time. Might have to head along.

[garbed_attic]

I'm contributing, as Waste of Chops and Petey have already noted! I can give you the inside scoop on the stuff I was encouraged to leave out! Mainly a bodged attempt at a non-ironic lolcat.

I guess I'll see some of you there!

[Thomas]

So who's definitely going to this, my cooked and bombed friends?

[benthalo]

I'll be there and doing a bit. God knows what.

[Thomas]

Make sure you fit a few Verbwhore usernames into your bit.

[BlodwynPig]

Deffo.

What is the plan - drinks before :) or after :)) ?

anyone need my spare room?

[levitica]

I'm in so long as I still don't have a job/I can get the day off.

[benthalo]

Make sure you fit a few Verbwhore usernames into your bit.

And at least six Beatles song titles? You people are leeches!

[garbed_attic]

Yep - think I'm meant to be doing something too.

Um - also - a place to state would be sincerely appreciated (though obviously if not I'll just stay in a hostel!) :)

[BlodwynPig]

Yep - think I'm meant to be doing something too.

Um - also - a place to state would be sincerely appreciated (though obviously if not I'll just stay in a hostel!) :)

Sold - as long as you don't smell...shit the bed...etc etc. (dependent of course upon whoever asked first ^^ (Thomas?) being able to find a place)

I am drawing up an agenda.

[Thomas]

Sorry, Blodders, I thought I'd said - I won't be infringing on your home, for I have a place to stay.

I hope you and gout_pony end up romantically involved in some way. All the best.

[BlodwynPig]

Sorry, Blodders, I thought I'd said - I won't be infringing on your home, for I have a place to stay.

I hope you and gout_pony end up romantically involved in some way. All the best.

You alluded to it, but did not say for definite. Enjoy the squalor for the palace gates are now shut.

[garbed_attic]

Palace gates? Should I come in a jester-concubine costume? Dag yo.

Well, it's still heartily appreciated! So, looks like they'll be quite a few verbwhores there.

[klaus]

Please report back. Would love to hear how the day goes.

I'd love to hear if any of the critics talk about how Morris develops a show.

[BlodwynPig]

I hope Morris is in attendance.

[Thomas]

Kevin Eldon too, surely. He's made an appearance in everything Morris so far.

[BlodwynPig]

Just a heads up for any of you who will be staying overnight in Newcastle and may be around on the Saturday:

The Tynedale beer festival is taking place from Thursday to Saturday and I am going on the Saturday - any stragglers are welcome - advised to get tickets in advance.

http://www.tynedalebeerfestival.org.uk