evim [my home]: Sensory Adapted
Take a spellbinding journey through interactive dance as we set out to find a place to call home together.
‘If light is in your heart you will find your way home.’ – Rumi
Inspired by Sufi mystic Rumi, and the mesmerising whirling dervishes, follow three wanderers as they search for belonging in places, with people or in a feeling in a magical and interactive performance for children and their families.
This is a wonderful introduction to dance theatre for young children, using captivating movement and enchanting music in this non-verbal and sensory show.
A collaboration between choreographer Ceyda Tanc (Ceyda Tanc Dance), theatre Maker Natasha Granger (Theatre Fideri Fidera) and creative producer Hayley Ovens.
Supported by Arts Council England, Komedia Productions, THE STUDIO, Wilton’s Music Hall and South East Dance.
Need to know
All adults and children need a ticket, except for babes in arms aged 18 months and under at the time of the performance who don’t need their own seat.
Access
This is a Sensory Adapted performance with lower capacity, lower music volume, brighter and more consistent lighting states, and a Touch Tour and chance to meet the dancers at the start of the show.
This performance is open to anyone, but it may be more suitable for audiences with sensory sensitivities. This may include neurodivergent children, children with autism and children with learning difficulties or other sensory or communication needs.
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Imagine is a Relaxed festival and this event is a Relaxed Performance (RP). Relaxed Performances have a relaxed approach to noise and movement in the space, and you are free to leave and re-enter during the performance. A chill-out space and noise-cancelling headphones are available for both adults and children. There are no adjustments to sound and lighting for these performances and this performance contains amplified sound and moving lights and projections.
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This event is held at the Royal Festival Hall Southbank Centre
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Monday, closed.
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