In 7 Stages' Curious Sensory Encounters, we explored our senses, including
sight-hearing-taste-smell-touch, and took inspiration from Ilya Kaminsky’s book Deaf Republic; a poetic tale of an occupied country
and the citizens’ unique way of fighting back by “going deaf”.
Artists of many disciplines responded to this book and its themes of oppression, resistance and collective power, resulting in a wide range of experiences: live performances, interactive exhibits, a film screening and
much more. These “Encounters” were self-led, and tickets were
pay-what-you-choose.
Upon entering the building, visitors received a map and began their journey in the encounter of their choice - whether they chose to “dunk her!” in dead sea or visit the Sheds of the 6 Senses. They could see The Foul strutting through the halls in mismatched laces, divine silks, astonishing pearls and dashing wigs or explore our memories and sense of intuition in F(L)IGHT *L stands for love or loss. Then, find out what it means to really listen in a special
interactive screening of The Tuba Thieves. These encounters were multifaceted and many changed throughout the evening, creating a dynamic and free experience that spanned the entire theatre.
Video by Olubajo Sonubi, edited by Devi Wells.