David Bowie, Lindsay Kemp & the Birth of Ziggy Stardust – A Talk with Nicholas Pegg
Schedule
Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Cranleigh Arts, 1 High Street, GU6 8AS Cranleigh, United Kingdom | Godalming, EN
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Join Nicholas Pegg, author of The Complete David Bowie, for a fascinating talk exploring the creative influences behind one of the most iconic characters in rock history.The story begins in 1967, when a young and struggling David Bowie encountered the legendary mime artist Lindsay Kemp. Their creative collaboration would have a profound influence on Bowie’s artistic development, shaping the theatrical style and performance approach that would later help bring Ziggy Stardust to life.
Through rare images and archive footage, Nicholas traces the impact of Kemp’s mentorship and reveals how this pivotal relationship helped shape Bowie’s glittering career.
🎤 The talk will be followed by a Q&A with the author.
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