Ariel Efraim Ashbel and friends

The Omer Count: Tikkun Leil Shavuot

It is possible to enter and leave at any time.

21:00–5:00

  • Dialogue
  • Music
  • Performance
English /  approx. 8 hours

In the week of the Jewish holiday of Shavu'ot, and as the grand finale to their programme “The Omer Count”, Ariel Efraim Ashbel and friends present a participatory ritual inspired by the medieval tradition of “Tikkun”. Hebrew for “amending” or “correcting”, the “Tikkun” of Shavu’ot is a communal night of learning. Inspired by this, from 9 pm to 5 am, the audience is invited to a unique gathering, not a show but a living space for happening and exchange, centered on the main question of “The Omer Count”: What makes a society possible?

The night is made up of various actions: There will be talking, telling stories and interpreting traditions; performing and image-making; a nocturnal walk through the neighbourhood, guided by artist Alona Rodeh; some snacks and drinks and a lot of food for thought, time for dozing off and dreaming; a surprise tattooing; all accompanied by live music and a choir.

The eight hours of the occasion will stretch between quiet and loud, offering a varied experiences that are psychedelic embodied as they are spiritual and intellectual. With snacks and in pajamas, “Tikkun” is a comfortable place to hang out and learn together through the long hours of the night, until the sun comes up and we slowly pack up our things to return to the waking world.

Dates

Past

Further Information

Visitor note

Credits

Production: Ariel Efraim Ashbel and friends. In cooperation with HAU Hebbel am Ufer, Sophiensaele a.o. Funded by: Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion.                                                                                                                         

Location

HAU3
Tempelhofer Ufer 10, 10963 Berlin

HAU3 unfortunately is not barrier-free. Access to the theatre is via a stairwell (3rd floor). If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or email us at tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de

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