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SoBo Productions (Germany/Ukraine)
Language creates awareness and reinforces stereotypes, but what if the
vocabulary is not enough to describe one’s identity? Female, male, both
or neither. It is difficult to describe in words what has long been a
reality. The traditional gender division based on one’s sex is far
outdated. However, do our language and behaviour follow this change?
This interactive dance film addresses the following questions: What
impact does language have on gender differentiation? How do certain
meanings of a word become established? And what cultural, political and
ethical influence do these have on us and our bodies?
Written by
| Darja Reznikova and Angela Wendt
Pieces and Performers
Opening | João Kreth d'Orey
Lost in Translation | Felix Chang
The Living Room | Marco Labellarte and Cecilia Ponteprimo
Deep Blue Sea | Miriam Markl
Re-birth | Anthony Selwyn
Projections | Lorenzo Ponteprimo
The Gathering | Miriam Markl, Lorenzo und Cecilia Ponteprimo,
Felix Chang, Anthony Selwyn, Marco Labellarte, João Kreth d’Orey,
Sabio Janiak
Directed by | Darja Reznikova
Dramaturgy |
Angela Wendt
Lighting and set design | Mireille Solomon
Costume design
| Susana Florêncio
Graphics | Schreiner Medien Design
Location
| Altes Stromwerk Mannheim
Language Performed mostly in English (no knowledge of language other than English needed)
Accessibility Acailable soon
Format Digital on-demand
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Dance Physical Theatre and Circus
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£10.00 -
30 July 2025 -
105 minutes -
C ARTS | C venues | C digital -
portal – on demand -
8+ (guidance)
