Baker’s Bingo RAGE

Kirsty Baker received a grant to develop Baker’s Bingo RAGE, a game and participatory performance that combines elements of mime, stand-up, and cabaret. The concept explores the role of the collective in processing pent-up anger and transforming it into positive energy and action. In this adapted version of the classic bingo game, Kirsty acts as the host and guide for participants. The songs, stories, interviews, and role-playing elements featured in the performance serve as the game’s prizes. These components are inspired by experiences of emotional suppression and the search for expression and empowerment within a group setting. Through humor, playfulness, and vulnerability, the performance culminates in a collective finale of song and dance, providing a space for the expression of emotions that are often difficult to release individually.  

Kirsty is a versatile performer who integrates language, music, improvisation, and play to explore the dynamics of togetherness. Her work focuses on creating a shared experience in the present moment, with interaction and spontaneity at its core. During her studies at the Mime School in Amsterdam, she developed a strong interest in voice and language as artistic tools. Her performances are characterised by a combination of improvisation, audience participation, and an element of unexpected playfulness.