Reading by William S. Burroughs

Jul 5, 1988
Field:

Reading, Performance

 Location:

Ridge Theatre, Vancouver

Description:

As part of his exhibition at Western Front, Painting and Reading, William S. Burroughs presented an offsite reading at the Ridge Theatre, Vancouver. The evening also featured performances by Judy Radul and the rock trio Phaedra. 

Produced by Brodie MacNeil for Spur of the Moment Productions. 

Seen in profile, William S. Burroughs wearing glasses and a suit jacket sits at a desk in an art deco theatre, reading from a piece of paper into a microphone. A shimmery brocade curtain hangs in the background near an exit sign above a doorway.
Seen in profile, William S. Burroughs sits at a desk while reading from a piece of paper into a microphone.

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