Choreography: Themba Mbuli / Performers: Andile Vellem, Nadine Mckenzie, Siphenathi Mayekiso / Singer: Babalwa Makwetu / Sculptures: Enock Mpofu / Costumes: Shiba Sopotela / Stage design: Themba Mbuli / Light design: Bamanye Yeko
Unmute Dance Company
Ashed
Alternative seating and reclining options / German audio description
Part of "NO LIMITS Festival Berlin"
- Dance
approx 55 min.
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People frozen in the volcanic ashes of Pompeii inspired this dance piece, which blurs the boundaries between bodies, identities, even life and death. At the same time, parallels between the petrified figures and the deadlocked socio-political situation in South Africa become obvious. The Unmute Dance Company is the only dance group in South Africa that works inclusive on all levels. They are pioneers of inclusive contemporary dance in their country and have already been invited to the largest festivals in South Africa and beyond.
Afterwards: Artist Talk / Moderation: Michael Turinsky
Cast
Dates
Past
Notes:
This production involves the usage of stroboscopic effects
Going to the theatre often requires long periods of sitting on more or less comfortable seats in confined spaces. We offer alternatives, so that more people can enjoy the event. At all events there are a variety of options for sitting or laying down, e.g. beanbags, sofas or mattresses. These alternative seats are limited. Please use the Early Boarding or contact us directly after purchasing your ticket.
For blind and visually impaired visitors, we offer an audio description (AD) for some performances. AD provides access to the visual elements – e.g. costumes, scenery, actions and movements – through a live audio track. Headphones will be available at the foyer of each venue. Some productions come with an integrated AD. Most ADs will be offered in combination with a Haptic Access Tour. In addition to the audio description (AD) blind and visually impaired visitors are invited to explore the performance space – e.g. costumes and objects on stage – haptically before the performance.
12.11.: German audio description + Haptic Access Tour (Start: 19:30)
Live Audio Description and Haptic Access Tour for visually impaired audience members by Simone Detig of Gravity Access Services, Berlin
Credits
Supported by: Artscape Theatre Centre, Dance Forum South Africa, British Council Cape Town.
Location
HAU2
Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 BerlinThere are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to
tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.
Latest information for arrival:
There is currently a construction site on Hallesches Ufer between Wilhelmstraße and Möckernbrücke underground station. There is a divided replacement route for pedestrians (right) and cyclists (left), which are separated by a yellow ground line. The carriageway is narrowed to one lane.
Travelling to HAU2 via U Hallesches Tor:
If you are coming from Hallesches Tor underground station, you will have to use an alternative footpath from Wilhelmstraße / Hallesches Ufer junction, which is separated from the carriageway by a construction fence – the actual footpath is currently closed. Please note: the alternative route is also used by cyclists. Pedestrians should keep to the right. We therefore currently recommend that visually impaired or blind visitors come to the HAU with an accompanying person.
Arrival HAU2 via U Möckernbrücke:
When you leave Möckernbrücke underground station, please stay on the footpath on the canal side until you reach Hallesches Ufer / Großbeerenstraße junction – the opposite side is currently closed due to construction work.
