Clair Chapwell in a performance of "Baring the Weight"
Named and dated photo of Clair Chapwell in a performance of "Baring the Weight"
Front and inside cover of "Fat is a Feminist Issue 2" with dedication to Spare Tyre
Time Out magazine clipping showing advertisement
  • Clair Chapwell in a performance of "Baring the Weight"
  • Named and dated photo of Clair Chapwell in a performance of "Baring the Weight"
  • Front and inside cover of "Fat is a Feminist Issue 2" with dedication to Spare Tyre
  • Time Out magazine clipping showing advertisement

Baring the Weight

1979

Based on Susie Orbach's book ‘Fat Is A Feminist Issue’, the first ever show by Spare Tyre examined issues around dieting, food and over eating. It was devised with participants who had responded to Clair Chapwell’s advertisement in Time Out magazine. 

Compilation: Women & Gender

Interview: Compilation: Women & Gender