Mem Morrison, born as Mehmet Muhaurem Ramadan, is a British

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 performance artist. His work draws upon personal complexities by acknowledging cultural differences.

Biography

Morrison was born in south-east London

London

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 to Turkish Cypriot parents. He changed his name as a young actor whilst seeking work. He has stated that "At that time Muhaurem was the past and Morrison was who I wanted to be...But I feel that I let my community down by changing it, and if I was starting out now as an actor I probably wouldn't change it. There is much more acceptance now."

Productions

• 1997: Push
• 1998: Showroom
• 2000: Lilac
• 2000: Triptych
• 2004: Undo
• 2004: Fuel
• 2007: Tebrik
• 2007: Leftovers
• 2009: Ringside