Research Process: Intro - The Reading Room Method

The research process consisted of two distinct phases:

Preparation Phase:

• analysis & deconstruction of each text, along with secondary research;
• reading texts for timings;
• developing the conceptual dimensions, aesthetic landscapes and logics of each Reading Room;
• mapping structure, timelines and creating draft performance scores;
• drawing up ground plans and models of the physical space, designing garments and defining the material lexicons;
• making physical objects, audio & video projections;
• pre-event work with the invited Actioneers/Performers and Readers.

Event Phase:

• the research process was further developed and conducted live within the Reading Rooms. Each Reading Room event acted as a real-time performative research studio/laboratory.

 

The Research Process materials are presented under three main headings:

• Research Process 1: EXPANDED WRITING & READING
• Research Process 2: SPACES for REVERIE & LIVE RESEARCH
• Research Process 3: COLLABORATION as COMBATIVE CO-EXISTENCE
• Research Process 4: PERFORMANCE SCORES

Context: Bardsley Research Process Timeline document (in BOX)