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‘Anger burns off every bit of it’: the furious guerrilla-art response to the Epstein files

This collection of ‘art meets theatre meets activism’ by more than 80 writers can feel overwhelming, writes our critic, but it devastatingly conveys the cumulative horror and anger of abuse against women

‘Anger burns off every bit of it’: the furious guerrilla-art response to the Epstein files

TL;DR

  • The project began as a response on a playwrights' WhatsApp group to the Epstein files and the perceived distraction of international conflicts.
  • Over 80 writers contributed to a multi-space theatrical and art installation at Theatre Deli in London.
  • The works range from live performances and installations to embroidered clothing and reconstructed teenage bedrooms, all conveying anger and shock.
  • Specific pieces reference Prince Andrew, accounts of abuse within Epstein's circle, and the use of the word 'witch' in legal defenses.
  • The exhibition draws parallels to the #MeToo movement, highlighting the normalization and denial of sexual assault and the systemic nature of abuse.
  • While acknowledging the depressing lack of change, the project also offers hope through raised voices and the courage of testimonies.

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