The klfs magicalanarchicsubversive approach to the music business was also equal parts campbell and wilson. Trilogy is a series of three novels written by robert shea and robert anton wilson purportedly between 1969 and 19711, and first published in 1975. Campbell may have gone but his influence lives on through the acting talent he inspired. You will find lots of interesting and relevant material at, e. Ken campbell s illuminatus when a young scotsman named bill drummond arrived in liverpool in the early seventies to complete his art school education, the city was overflowing with eccentric, creative characters, visionaries and dreamers.
Soundtrack from the audiobook featuring ken campbell and christoph. Many people regarded ken s production of illuminatus. Daisy campbells version of robert anton wilsons cult book harks back to the counterculture era of conspiracies, hallucinogenic drugs and. Jun 19, 2019 in a recent historia discordia post we mentioned the london stage production of ken campbell and chris langhams famed illuminatus.
The appendices which are most instructive are performed by the incomparable ken campbell, bringing the audiobook trilogy full circl. Mar 12, 2012 trilogy, by robert shea and robert anton wilson. Illsuited to a role in conventional theatre, he created a risktaking confrontational style of performance, which often explored unlikely subject matter. From the outset, they adopted the philosophy espoused by esoteric novels the illuminatus. Bbc radio 3 sunday feature, ken campbell as never heard. Ken campbell interview with the wonderfully innovative fortean humorist. Kenneth victor campbell 10 december 1941 31 august 2008 was an english writer, actor, director and comedian known for his work in experimental theatre.
The eye in the pyramid is performed by the incomparable ken campbell and chris fairbank. Campbell achieved notoriety in the 1970s for his ninehour. Trilogy cowritten with robert shea, who im rudely leaving out of the picture in order to portray a false rawrand dichotomy. Trilogy in liverpool in the 1970s and prunella gee who played, among others, the goddess eris in that production daisy was conceived backstage. Trilogy is a series of three novels by american writers robert shea and robert anton wilson, first published in 1975. A videoisation of extracts of the eye in the pyramid, book one of the illuminatus trilogy. Books by ken campbell author of selling the dream goodreads.
The information was submitted by our reader lebbie frankel. Many people regarded kens production of illuminatus. The trilogy comprises the books the eye in the pyramid, the golden apple and. The klf borrowed much of their imagery from illuminatus. Ken campbell net worth, biography, age, weight, height. The story so far guided by a chain of synchronicity, much of which revolving around the number 23, daisy eris campbell, daughter of ken campbell who staged the 10hour production of the illuminatus. The narrative often switches between third and firstperson perspectives in a nonlinear narrative. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Im sure there were many meaningful encounters during the day. Trilogy is a series of three novels written by robert shea and robert anton wilson purportedly between 1969 and 1971 1, and first published in 1975. Written by robert shea, robert anton wilson, narrated by ken campbell, chris fairbank. Hopalong horus rides again, prepare for some metaphysics, rfsmojofilter are back with booksatbeattime, its the illuminatus trilogy by robert anton wilson and robert shea, book 1, chapter 2. Rather, it was an adaptation of the great caper, michael coveneys biography of the maverick english theatre director ken campbell. He had a historic connection with the book, having presented a stage version in the 70s.
American indian rock art volume iii papers presented at the third annual a. Jan 08, 2018 roddy and i met back in open mic sessions in the 1990s, at bunjies folk cellar, the troubadour and the unlaced plimsoll club. Chaos, magic and the band who burned a million pounds intertwines alan moore, doctor who, ken campbell, illuminatus, discordianism and a series of other factors. Shortly afterwards, visual artist, psychedelic chronicler and all around multimedia magus continue reading. In 1976, he and chris langham formed the science fiction theatre of liverpool in order to stage illuminatus, a ninehour cycle of five plays by. Now director ken campbells daughter is to stage a sequel to illuminatus. The unusual end product did not appeal to publishers, and it took several years before anybody agreed to take it on.
Shortly afterwards, visual artist, psychedelic chronicler and. This week we have a special post by daisy eric campbell, creator of cosmic trigger. We found ourselves in the cast of ken campbells 24epic production of neil orams the warp, in which i often had the pleasure of accompanying roddys speech as billy mcguinness, king of the gypsies. The guinness book of records listed the latter as the longest play in the world. Kenneth victor campbell 10 december 1941 31 august 2008 was an english actor, writer. Gregory will write blog posts, and everyone is invited to post comments. It was the connection that was to lead daisy to alan moore, who plays the voice of the supercomputer, fuckup. These two books are, of course ayn rands atlas shrugged and robert anton wilsons illuminatus. In a recent historia discordia post we mentioned the london stage production of ken campbell and chris langhams famed illuminatus. The trilogy comprises three parts which contain five books and appendices. If you have a new more reliable information about net worth, earnings, please, fill out the form below. As usual, the hilaritas press edition is the official edition, but everyone is welcome to join in with any edition you can find. Born on 10th december 1941, ken campbell was a writer, actor, director and comedian best known for his work in experimental theatre.
He has been called a oneman dynamo of british theatre. I first met robert anton wilson through my friendship with ken campbell. The appendices which are most instructive are performed by the incomparable ken campbell, bringing the audiobook trilogy full circle. Ken campbell has 43 books on goodreads with 387 ratings. Kenneth victor campbell was an english writer, actor, director and comedian known for his work in experimental theatre. The final secret of the illuminati 1977 to ken campbell and the sciencefiction theatre of liverpool, england. Bill drummond of the klf on the strange wisdom of theatre maverick ken campbell. Part iii cheerfully ushers in the apocalyptic highcamp conclusion of the illuminatus. The play was later staged in seattle, washington in 1978. He tore through the british theatre establishment using wellrehearsed anarchy and a.
Campbell achieved notoriety in the 1970s for his ninehour adaptation of the sciencefiction trilogy illuminatus. Now director ken campbell s daughter is to stage a sequel to illuminatus. Hopalong horus rides again, prepare for some metaphysics, rfsmojofilter are back with books atbeattime, its the illuminatus trilogy by robert anton wilson and robert shea, book 1, chapter 2. Sep 01, 2008 ken campbell, who died on sunday aged 66, was an actor, writer and director of wilful eccentricity, whose work in experimental theatre embraced such diverse projects as hammering a nail into his. Trilogy is a series of three novels by american writers robert shea and robert. Nov 18, 2014 bill drummond of the klf on the strange wisdom of theatre maverick ken campbell. The final secret of the illuminati has been adapted as a theatrical stage play by daisy eris campbell, daughter of ken campbell the british theatre maverick who staged illuminatus.
Ken campbell, who died in september 2008, was one of the great mavericks of british theatre. Part ii audiobook by robert shea, robert anton wilson, narrated by ken campbell, chris fairbank. An enthusiastic gathering of raw fans and friends found the others at the museum of art and history in santa cruz on july 23rd, 2017. Drummond and cauty later went on to form the illuminatus.
Jan 12, 2020 campbell may have gone but his influence lives on through the acting talent he inspired. Not narrated by ken campbell part one of the trilogy was narrated by ken campbell. As the klf, drummond and cauty pioneered stadium house and ambient house. The natures god reading group, led by gregory arnott, begins next week on walpurgisnacht, april 30, when well consider eric wagners introduction. Some great insights into the production in jeff merrifields wonderful new biography of ken campbell, seeker.
Read on for much humor and illumination about her very special relationship with cosmic trigger the book, her father ken campbell who staged the massive 18 hour illuminatus play in london on november 23, 1976, and carl gustav jung. Bbc radio 3 sunday feature, ken campbell as never heard before. It wasnt a serialisation of a wilson classic like illuminatus. Id read many of bobs books and, though i didnt agree with him about everything, enjoyed his humour and intelligence things he had in common with ken who famously adapted bobs illuminatus. The first authorised biography of the anarchic comic genius much cherished for his performances on stage and screen. The 9th and 10th trips are performed by a grand ensemble cast. Symposium, ridgecrest, california, mary 29, 30, 31, 1976. You could hear him and his friends struggling not to laugh in some parts. Oct 10, 2016 this week we have a special post by daisy eric campbell, creator of cosmic trigger. Following in her fathers footsteps, she sought to reimagine one of robert anton wilsons books for the stage opting for the more optimistic and elucidating cosmic trigger over her dad, ken campbell s choice to adapt illuminatus. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. The readers, ken campbell and chris fairbank, do a great job. Ken campbell check out ken campbell filmography, biography and awards at msn watch online guide.
He also went on about a book called the illuminatus. May 10, 2017 daisy campbells version of robert anton wilsons cult book harks back to the counterculture era of conspiracies, hallucinogenic drugs and sinister rituals. For other people named ken campbell, see ken campbell disambiguation. The trilogy is a satirical, postmodern, science fictioninfluenced adventure story. An audacious proposal by the english experimental theater director ken campbell to stage illuminatus. It was also the first production by the science fiction theatre of liverpool, the brainchild of theatrical maverick and innovator ken campbell, chris langham and some more actor chums. I still miss ken campbell and chris fairbank, who do not appear. Nov 08, 2011 fortean times issue 17 august 1976 announced on page 23 that ken campbell honorary member of the isle of wight fortean society had written a cycle of five plays based on the illuminatus. Ken campbell, chris fairbank, robert shea, robert anton wilson, deepleaf. He has been described as a oneman dynamo of british theatre.