As a multidisciplinary performing artist here are a few highlights as an actor, singer, writer and collaborator
Joe Carstairs
Co-written by Franko Figueiredo-Stow & Krysia Mansfield StoneCrabs Theatre Playing seven roles in our highly acclaimed production Directed by Selwin Hulme-Teage and Robyn Lexi Headlining at Omnibus Theatre for the 96 Festival and at Quay Arts, Isle of Wight
Photographs by Henri T: Rhiannon Bell as Joe Carstairs (left), Krysia Mansfield as talk show host Jesse Wright (centre), Sarah Carvalho as Hik Greenlee (right), with Jazz Harbour and chorus (behind).
Isle of Pride
The first LGBTQ+ addition to the Isle of Wight Proms @ Northwood House Opening with “Joe Carstairs – The Fastest Woman on Water”
Krysia Mansfield as Joe Carstairs in the first version co-written with Franko Figueiredo-Stow/StoneCrabs Theatre
The Minotaur
As one of the 7 ‘Keres’ in Harrison Birtwistle’s The Minotaur for the Royal Opera Libretto by David Harsent Directed by Stephen Langridge Conductor Antonio Pappano in 2008 Ryan Wigglesworth in 2013
“With the arguable exception of the blood-crazed harpies or Keres tearing souls and body parts from the dying — they make Wagner’s Valkyries look like Girl Guides — Stephen Langridge’s production, designed by Alison Chitty, is as sure-footed as ever.” -Barry Millington, Evening Standard
Skypool
As ‘Shinevil’, part oil tycoon part leopardess in an animation that challenges capitalism and hedonism of the rich created by Jeremy Warder
Lady K + DJ Snacks
Opening the performance stage for Isle of Wight Pride 2021 Hosted by Quivers ‘House of Huns’ Krysia Mansfield on live vocals Spike Spondike aka DJ Snacks
Egg with Egg
Electronic music duo Big fans of field recording. Most of our tracks are raw improvised jams, making noise on our MicroKorg, Roland JD Xi, MicroBrute, Korg Volcas, Elecrtibe, Kaossilator, Theremin Thor, vocal fx and more
Egg with Egg on a field trip to explore the bird hide at Newtown
POETRY
Silent on the Solent a cloud on my tongue in the mouth of the River Medina
by Krysia Mansfield (c)
On This Small Green Patch / Dracaena cinnabari
At night grass breathing with Memory of sunlight Waves of passing hi-beams Exposing day dreams Highlight tiny en masse heart Swelling adoration for Beloved Dragon’s Blood tree Ancient alchemic allies Clearing clouded skies Emerald blade upon blade Singing praises & lullabies Time erases untold mysteries Yet In this dark night moment Spring to life’s small Ecstasies Blood red echoed between Plant and human Photo taken Photons unified Urgency awaken to pathways Ache and rise up
Moment to moment colours changing House to house light shifting Summonsing dragon scales of sunset glint
Windows Double glazed Unfazed
Bobbing headed pigeons amazed to be gobbled up like pixelated pick n mix in one steady bite of Night
Rooftop to rooftop ridgedback reflections Daydream to dusk inhalations Merge Talons and teeth submerge suburbia
Magic
Krysia Mansfield (c)
Performing my poetry at the vibrant Whitecross Street Party Where the community is united through street art, live music and performance Spoken Word Stage hosted by Paul Lyalls
TigerrrrrrrrrrLily
Pushing into my bpm Dilating pupils receiving light Drumming up all kinds of fun Fullness of day into night
Humming in my mind Melodious The baseline pulsing up
Through green stems Dendrites dance Sinuous and scented
I like your vibe
Gather in
Roots soaking up a love tribe Minerals Nutrients Elements
Together we are terra firma Enriched Touching the sky
. KJM. C. 2021.
Experimental soundscape collaboration with Ric Harris and Egg with Egg Tiger Lily poem vocals come in at 2 mins
SONGWRITING
Waxy
A poem by Richard Jones Music + vocals by Krysia Mansfield Artwork by Sumi Pathek Arrangement by Stephen Chambers
(c) Music by Krysia Mansfield Lyrics by Richard Jones Arranged by Stephen Chambers
Music & lyrics by Krysia Mansfield, mixing & production by Steve Chambers
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