‘Crosspiece’ is the duo project of Theodora Laird and Caius Williams. Through both composed and improvised material, they examine the tensions and fragility of dualism.

“An improvised dialogue, in which each part moves around the other in a way that recalls the sensation of holding two magnets close together at the same poles: something invisible keeps them shiveringly apart”
Lucy Thraves, The Wire (August 2024)

“A spartan duet between vocalist Theodora Laird and bassist Caius Williams, filled with creaky free-jazz freakouts and hypnotic bass guitar lines. Laird’s vocals switch between blank, post-punk observations, banshee howls and mezzo soprano gymnastics. Extraordinary and unique.”
John Lewis, The Guardian

Theodora Laird is a vocalist and multidisciplinary artist. Releases under her solo project ‘feeo’ have received critical acclaim. Theodora’s practice has involved in tandem with an interest in situating narratives within freely improvised music, specifically through frequent involvement in the GRAIN residency.

Caius Williams is a musician working mostly within experimental and improvised music. He has a collaborative duo with Theodora Laird (‘Crosspiece’), solo projects working with both double bass and baritone guitar, has played bass in Lifetones (with Charles Bullen of This Heat), and plays baritone guitar in Theodora’s project ‘feeo’. Caius also regularly works with many of London’s notable improvisers, including Steve Noble, Tara Cunningham, Maggie Nicols, Tom Challenger, Mark Sanders, and others. Recent releases include ‘Gwannach’ (OTOROKU), ‘Crosspiece’ with Theodora Laird (Cherche Encore), and ‘Worn’, in trio with Tara Cunningham and Will Glaser.
Donation to musician – 5 to 10 euros.
Anyone who wants to stay for dinner (vegan) – 7,50 euros.
Limited seating. Reservation advised.

Concerts at the hotelier are promoted by the artists themselves to show their work. Donations are the only retribution, so we are grateful for the generosity of those who can and want to give a little more.