Overview of Texts

 

How can a human also be a rhinoceros? It’s inconceivable. 

Die Nashörner by URSina Tossi
Languages: DE and EN

Die Nashörner (The Rhinos) is a dance piece by URSina Tossi with integrated artistic audio descriptions. It’s geared towards viewers aged 14 and up and transports a theater text written by Eugène Ionesco in 1959 to the present day. Following its premiere at Theater an der Parkaue on 3 April 2025, there will be additional performances in April and […]

by Maria Ladopoulos, 8. April 2025

Cutbacks, Diversity, and Accessibility in the Berlin Cultural Sector – An Interview with Representatives from Diversity Arts Culture

Thema: Diversity Arts Culture Languages: DE and EN

Art and culture should be available to everyone. To accomplish this, barriers have to be dismantled and perspectives from groups that have been thus far un(der)represented introduced to the cultural sector. Diversity Arts Culture is driving diversity development in (Berlin) cultural institutions. Their numerous consulting services, workshops, events, and publications target artists as well as institutions and those active in the cultural […]

by Miriam Taschler, 31. March 2025

Touch me like…

On my tongue by Emilie Gregersen
Languages: DE and EN

In On my tongue, Luisa Fernanda Alfonso, Paolo de Venecia Gile, Sigrid Stigsdatter Mathiassen, and Emilie Gregersen debate queer touch, boundaries, and communication. The piece, which premiered in Copenhagen, is showing from 27-29 March at UFER_STUDIOS.

by Miriam Taschler, 28. March 2025
Für das Foto wurde Adam Man von hinten über die Schulter fotografiert. Er sitzt auf der Bank. Sein Blick ist aus dem Fenster vor sich gerichtet.

Testimonials from a Square

Wo alle sind by Adam Man
Languages: DE and EN

Wo alle sind (Where everyone is) is a poetic ritual that explores the practice of (de)scribing and, in the process, the public square in front of Galerie Wedding. From 28 February to 28 March 2025, Adam Man will be sitting on a bench in the gallery from 3-4pm sharing his observations with visitors to the […]

by Johanna Ackva, 24. March 2025

Depths of Our Bodies

Languages: DE and EN

Hey Körper?!, choreographed and performed by Sahra Huby for audiences aged eight and up, was presented at FELD Theater für junges Publikum from 13 to 16 March 2025.

by Inky Lee, 17. March 2025

One Step at a Time

Languages: DE and EN

Ich bin da, trotzdem – hörst Du?, with choreography by Katja Münker and concept/direction by Yael Schüler, takes us on the journey of three individuals’ quest to find a connection. The piece premiered on 6 and 7 March 2025 at ACUD Theater.

by Maia Joseph, 10. March 2025
Das Foto zeigt den Oberkörper der Performerin Emmilou Rößling. Sie hat sich einen knall-orangenen geknüpften Seilstrang von hinten über die Schulter gelegt. Das unfertige Ende ruht auf ihrer Brust und sie knotet, den Blick konzentriert darauf gerichtet, daran weiter.

I see something you don’t see. But if we’re quiet, you can hear it buzz.

Topic: audio description Languages: DE and EN

Integrated audio descriptions (AD) are currently being “more intensely developed and perceived” as an artistic medium, says blind author Pernille Sonne. “We don’t want this newly opened door to greater inclusivity to close again.”

by Johanna Ackva, 25. February 2025

You Culture Vultures!

In Recess by Alex Piasente-Szymański
Languages: DE and EN

In Recess by Alex Piasente-Szymański questions how we can continue to produce meaningful art in a time of crisis. The piece premiered on 20 February 2025 at Tanzfabrik and ran until 22 February.

by Maia Joseph, 24. February 2025

When the Body Shines

A Midsummer Night's Dream by Edward Clug
Languages: DE and EN

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, conceptualised and choreographed by Edward Clug and performed by Staatsballett Berlin, had its premiere on 21 February 2025 at Deutsche Oper Berlin.

by Inky Lee, 24. February 2025

Another Sort of Encounter

Hands Made by Begüm Erciyas
Languages: DE and EN

In Begüm Erciyas’ “Hands Made”, the audience’s hands are in the spotlight, creating a space for encounter and ambiguity. The piece can be experienced and co-created on 8/9 February at Radialsystem.

by Miriam Taschler, 11. February 2025
I’m Somebody, SOMEBODY!_RAYNE&CEREMONY_©Mayra Wallraff

No Time, No Time

For All Intents and Purposes... I’m Somebody, SOMEBODY! by RAYNE&CEREMONY
Languages: DE and EN

For All Intents and Purposes… I’m Somebody, SOMEBODY! by the RAYNE&CEREMONY collective celebrated its premiere on January 22, during the Tanztage 2025 festival in the Sophiensæle Kantine.  

by Maxie Liebschner, 6. February 2025

Dancing Full on Empty

Release the Hounds by Adam Russel-Jones
Languages: DE and EN

Release the Hounds closed the 34th edition of Tanztage at Sophiensæle as its final act on 24 and 25 January. A solo by Adam Russell-Jones, this performance takes on the dance marathon as space for an erupting body in crisis.

by Alice Heyward, 6. February 2025