Metamorphosis flyer

Flyer given out by Kampe to a member of the audience. Different performs give it out under different circumstances.

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Metamorphosis

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A Metamorphosis is a change of physical form, structure, or substance. Shapeshifting is also a common theme in mythology. The flyer contains imagery that is relevant to metamorphosis including a butterfly (which transforms from a caterpillar) and the moon (which is a common symbol of transformation e.g. importance in werewolf mythology).

During Kampe's 1:1 Kampe makes reference to a dream in which they see a snake enter their body and feel changed as a result - a metamorphosis. The name of the PEEP show could simply be a reference to Kampe's story, however, below are some literary and artistic references which could also be part of the reference:

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1. Metamorphosis - a novella written by Franz Kafka (published in 1915). It is one of Kafka's best-known works and tells the story of salesman Gregor Samsa, who wakes one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a huge insect (German: ungeheueres Ungeziefer, lit. "monstrous vermin") and subsequently struggles to adjust to this new condition. The novella has been widely discussed among literary critics, with differing interpretations being offered. In popular culture and adaptations of the novella, the insect is commonly depicted as a cockroach.

2. Metamorphosis I-III - three wood prints by M. C. Escher which share some imagery with The Burnt City including a costal town, animals transforming into other shapes, birds, horses, boats and a chessboard

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'Curated by Terpsichore'

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Terpsichore is one of the nine Muses and goddess of dance and chorus. Her name comes from the Greek words τέρπω ("delight") and χoρός ("dance"). Tradition portrays Terpsichore as the mother of the Sirens by the river-god Achelous. By another river-god, Strymon, Terpsichore mothered the Thracian king Rhesus.

Rhesus is a mythical Thracian king in Iliad, who fought on the side of Trojans. He arrived late to Troy, because his country was attacked by Scythia, right after he received word that the Greeks had attacked Troy. Rhesus had the finest horses, as well as huge, golden armor. Rhesus met his demise without ever getting the chance to defend himself or Troy. When the Thracians were sleeping, Diomedes (King of Argos) and Odysseus (king of Ithaca, hero of Homer's epic poem the *Odyssey* and trusted advisor of Agamemnon*)* attacked the camp in the dead of night, killing Rhesus in his tent and stealing his famous steeds.

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'PEEP BAR 15 September 1922'

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The **Chanak Crisis** (aka **Chanak Affair,** **Chanak Incident)** was a threatened attack by Turkish troops on British and French troops stationed near Çanakkale (Chanak) to guard the Dardanelles neutral zone. The incident began on the **15 September 1922**. The handling of the crisis by the British cabinet was a major contributor to the downfall of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George. In addition, it was the occasion of the Canadian government's first assertion of diplomatic independence from the United Kingdom and it was a major factor for the Statute of Westminster 1931, which determined that the Dominions of the British Commonwealth would have independence in foreign policy. The crisis was caused by Turkish efforts to push the Greek armies out of Turkey and restore Turkish rule.

Hisarlik, in present-day Turkey, is part of Çanakkale (Chanak). It is also the site that is generally accepted by most as the location of ancient Troy. The site of Hisarlik has been under near-constant archaeological excavation ever since Heinrich Schliemann began in 1871.

#### Events

Turkish troops marched against British and French positions in the Dardanelles neutral zone. For a time, war between Britain and Turkey seemed possible, but Canada refused to agree to go to war as did France and Italy. British public opinion was also against the war and the British military did not want to engage either. The Conservatives in Britain's coalition government refused to follow Liberal Prime Minister David Lloyd George, who with Winston Churchill was calling for war.

The crisis quickly ended when Turkey, having overwhelmed the Greeks, agreed to a negotiated settlement that gave Turkey the territory it wanted. Lloyd George's mishandling of the crisis contributed to his downfall. The crisis raised the issue of who decided on war for the British Empire, and was Canada's first assertion of diplomatic independence from London. Historian Robert Blake says the Chanak incident led to Arthur Balfour's definition of Britain and the dominions as "autonomous Communities within the British Empire, equal in status, in no way subordinate one to another in any aspect of the domestic or internal affairs, though united by a common allegiance to the Crown, and freely associated as members of the British Commonwealth of Nations". In 1931 the UK Parliament enacted Balfour's formula into law through the Statute of Westminster 1931.

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Lloyd George, Winston Churchill, and the Conservatives Lord Birkenhead and Austen Chamberlain were pro-Greek and wanted war; all other Conservatives of the coalition in his government were pro-Turkey and rejected war.

Lloyd George's position as head of the coalition became untenable. The Lloyd George cabinet was influenced by false intelligence, including the possibility that Turkey would conclude a military agreement with Soviet Russia. Although MI6 reported that Turkey and Soviet Russia were already drifting apart, the Cabinet continued to express concern about a Soviet Navy intervention. Churchill published a pro-war manifesto warning of a massive Turkish offensive into Europe undoing the result of the World War I, which was widely lambasted and embarrassed the British government.

Lloyd George was warned by the Foreign Office, the Imperial General Staff, and even Supreme Allied Commander Ferdinand Foch against supporting the Greeks but ignored them. Furthermore, the British public were alarmed by the Chanak episode and the possibility of going to war again. It further undercut Lloyd George that he had not fully consulted the Dominion prime ministers.

Unlike 1914, when World War I broke out, Canada in particular did not automatically consider itself active in the conflict. Instead, Prime Minister Mackenzie King insisted that the Parliament of Canada should decide on the course of action the country would follow. It is likely that Canada would have declared neutrality if the crisis came to war.

Lloyd George's rashness resulted in the calling of a meeting of Conservative MPs at the Carlton Club on 19 October 1922, which passed a motion that the Conservative Party should fight the next general election as an independent party. Following the Carlton Club decision Lloyd George resigned as Prime Minister, never to hold office again.

The Chanak crisis fundamentally challenged the assumption that the Dominions would automatically follow Britain into war. The crisis changed the relations between the Dominions and London, paving the way for the 1931 Statute of Westminster, which explicitly declared that the Dominions had the power to declare war.

#### Timeline

15 September 1922 - leader of the Turkish national movement Mustafa Kemal (later Atatürk) stated that "Our demands remain the same after our recent victory as they were before. We ask for Asia Minor, Thrace up to the river Maritsa and Constantinople ... We must have our capital and I should in that case be obliged to march on Constantinople with my army, which will be an affair of only a few days. I much prefer to obtain possession by negotiation, though naturally I cannot wait indefinitely." The British Cabinet met on the same day and decided that British forces should maintain their positions.

16 September 1922 - in the absence of Foreign Secretary Lord Curzon, certain Cabinet ministers issued a communiqué threatening Turkey with a declaration of war by Britain and the Dominions, on the grounds that Turkey had violated the Treaty of Sèvres.

18 September 1922 - Curzon pointed out that this would enrage the Prime Minister of France, Raymond Poincaré, and left for Paris to attempt to smooth things over. Poincaré, however, had already ordered the withdrawal of the French detachment at Chanak but persuaded the Turks to respect the neutral zone.

20 September 1922 - Curzon reached Paris and, after several angry meetings with Poincaré, reached agreement to negotiate an armistice with the Turks.

23 September 1922 - the British cabinet decided to give East Thrace to the Turks, thus forcing Greeks to abandon it without a fight. This convinced Mustafa Kemal to accept the opening of armistice talks

23 September 1922 - Mustafa Kemal told the British that he had ordered his troops to avoid any incident at Chanak, nominating Mudanya as the venue for peace negotiations.

3-10 October 1922 - Peace negotiations leading to the agreement to the terms of the Armistice of Mudanya on 11 October.

British and French forces were ultimately withdrawn from the neutral zone in summer 1923, following the ratification of the Treaty of Lausanne.

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'A CHOREGOI + POLYMESTER PRODUCTION'

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*See also Polymestor*

In the theatre of ancient Greece, the *chorêgos* was a wealthy Athenian citizen who assumed the public duty, or *choregiai*, of financing the preparation for the chorus and other aspects of dramatic production that were not paid for by the government.

*Choregoi* were appointed and service as a *choregos*, though an honor, was a duty for wealthy citizens and part of a system that was designed to improve the city-state's economic stability through the use of private wealth to fund public good. Choregoi paid for costumes, rehearsals, expenses of the chorus (including training, salaries, board and lodging), scenery, props (including elaborate masks), special effects and most of the musicians. The *choregos* also hosted a feast if his chorus proved victorious in competition. The prizes for drama at the Athenian festival competitions were awarded jointly to the playwright and the *choregos*. Such victories carried prestige for the *choregos* and monuments were built in honour of victorious *choregoi.*