Olly Newton, Executive Director at educational charity The Edge Foundation talks to performer Tim Norwood, psychologist Dr Nicola Buckland and psychotherapist Claire Wood about nudity, body image and mental health.
The project
Theatre-maker Tim Norwood teams-up with Dr Nicola Buckland (Department of Psychology) to produce a one-man show that uses storytelling, gentle humour and stripping to explore our relationship with our bodies and to challenge misconceptions about body image.
Tim and Nicola also brought in a counsellor specialising in eating disorders to make sure the show was as constructive and supportive as possible and to provide aftercare for anyone affected by the themes. Please be aware the show features nudity and is suitable for over-18s only.
Tim and Nicola would like to thank Claire Wood and Dr Emily Matheson for their support and input.
The It’s OK to be Naked live performance is available to watch online.
See Also
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It’s OK to Be Naked – Live Event
Tim Norwood performs a fun and intimate one-man show exploring hang-ups around nudity and body image, developed with Dr Nicola Buckland -
Feed the Beast – Live Event
Musician Sarah Watts performs new pieces for solo contrabass clarinet on the theme of endangered species, with visuals by Peter and Paul and voiceover by the actor Jon Iles -
Food for the Soul – Film
A film exploring the role arts events play in living a fulfilled life with Dan Bale, Dr Sarah Price, Tommy Wilson, Steve Rimmer, Professor Stephanie Pitts -
Who’s the Man – Film
Music video by Kweku Sackey, of KOG & the Zongo Brigade, and producer Tom Excell. Inspired by the work of cultural historian Dr Lucy Brown
