Since its founding by two women who met in prison in 1979, Clean Break has produced ground-breaking theatre which puts women’s voices at its heart and challenges injustice within and beyond the criminal justice system.
This exhibition celebrates Clean Break's 40-year history as a radical theatre company, documenting its heritage through previously unseen archival material and specially commissioned interviews and installations.
The 40-year retrospective is co-designed by Miriam Nabarro and Liz Whitbread, a designer and Member of Clean Break. It will take place at Swiss Cottage Gallery in Camden—Clean Break’s home borough since the 1980s.
Alongside the exhibition, we wil launch a digital timeline on our website and an events programme of digital and live activity including a screening of the 1984 Channel 4 production of Clean Break co-founder Jacqueline Holborough’s play, Killers recorded for Channel 4 in 1984 and workshops led by prominent Clean Break artists.
The exhibition and events are made possible by support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts and Humanities Research Council.