- Venue: Other Space
- Duration: 90 mins
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This is a seated performance on the top level of an outdoor car park covered by a canopy. There is lift access to the top.
- Other: Top Level of Victoria Leeds Multi Storey Car Park, 44 Victoria Gate, Leeds LS2 7AU
- Languages: There is no speech in this show.
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UK PREMIERE
The Victoria Leeds Multi Storey car park, top floor
Frontera I Border – a Living Monument by the Mexican-Chilean choreographer Amanda Piña is rooted in a dance that emerged from the neighbourhood of El Ejido Veinte of Matamoros, Tamaulipas, on the border between Mexico and the United States. Performed by young people at risk from an extremely violent environment, this dance has continually evolved, seen as a form of resistance to colonial forces.
By exploring a choreography of borders in which hip-hop culture, colonial tales, native practices and mysticism intertwine, Amanda Piña’s highly visual, poignant performance and monumental dance is a homage to the power and resilience of those whose bodies carry borders, to those who dare to cross.
In a truly one-of-a-kind presentation, the UK premiere of Frontera I Border – a Living Monument will be presented at an extraordinary rooftop location overlooking the city of Leeds.
‘A dance of resistance and an exuberant celebration. A powerful performance’ – Der Tagesspiegel
Amanda Piña is a Mexican-Chilean-Austrian artist. Her work is concerned with the decolonisation of art, focusing on the political and social power of movement. Since 2014, she has been developing her long-term project Endangered Human Movements, focusing on traditional dances and human movement practices which have existing for centuries but are today in danger of disappearing.
A nadaproductions (Vienna) production. Co-produced by Kunstenfestivaldesarts (Brussels), KIASMA – Museum of Contemporary Art (Helsinki) and Asphalt Festival (Düsseldorf). Management and Distribution: Something Great (Berlin). Funded by the City of Vienna (Vienna) and Supported by The Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Mexico City), the National School of Folkloric Dance of México (Mexico City), INBA – Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (Mexico City)
Photography by Dajana Lothert.
Presented as part of Transform 21-22 – transformfestival.org
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Open captioning allows theatre goers with varying degrees of hearing to view the full text as it is spoken or sung, including sound effects and off stage noises. These appear on a scrolling screen, positioned on or at the side of the stage.
British Sign Language InterpretedA signed performance is the usual full production using either the creative use of sign integrated into the performance or a British Sign Language Interpreter on stage interpreting the show for D/deaf attendees.
Audio DescribedAudio Described performances are designed to improve the experience of visually impaired and blind attendees. As well as listening to the dialogue on stage the customer can wear a headset and listen to a live description of the action on stage.
Relaxed PerformanceA relaxed performance is a specially selected show from our programme, with slight adaptations to make it suitable for an audience of young people or adults with learning disabilities. This may include extra lighting, additional wheelchair spaces and the freedom to move to alternative seating if required.
Dementia-Friendly PerformanceDementia friendly performances are for all audiences. The theatre experience is enhanced for people living with dementia and their supporters, with adaptations to front of house service, the show and pre-show information packs. Additional dementia-aware staff, quiet spaces, clear signage and visual markers, sound and lighting adjustments and flexible seating options all help to create a supportive, shared experience.
Sing AlongSingalong with the cast in this exclusive performance. Join in as loud as you like, fancy dress is optional but highly recommended.
Post Show DiscussionParent & Baby Performance
A Parent and Baby performance enables parents to attend the theatre with their baby (under 12 months). We make small adaptations to the lighting and sound effects, including keeping the auditorium lights slightly raised. The seating is unallocated and there is a relaxed attitude to noise.
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