A Universal Story
by David Espinosa Cerdán
Following research into objects as a narrative element, David Espinosa Cerdán has tried to dramatise universal history from his own perspective, creating an audio-visual journey through some of the events that constitute the development of humanity.
This unique history class tells a brief and unfinished story, using object manipulation, choreographic actions and shadow projection to draw you into this fascinating world.
David Espinosa is an artist based in Barcelona. His performances and interactive installations blur the boundaries of theatre, dance, and visual arts. His unique small shows have been presented in many of the great theatres and festivals around the world.
Running time
65 minutes (A Universal Story) and 60 minutes (Let's Grieve & LET'S GO OUT FOR A WALK?)
Presented By
Part of the BE FESTIVAL winter programme
Post-show Discussion
The double bill will be followed by a post-show discussion
Access Performances
This event will be BSL Interpreted
Fees and Charges
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Age
Recommended for ages 14+
Cast and Creative Team
Ideas and Direction
David Espinosa Cerdán
David Espinosa Cerdán
David Espinosa Cerdán is an artist based in Barcelona. David is the creator, director and a performer for ‘A Universal Story’ part of BE FESTIVAL 2022.
Collaboration
Jordi Casanovas
Jordi Casanovas
Jordi Casanovas is a performer and involved in the collaboration for A Universal Story part of BE FESTIVAL 2022.
Collaboration
Africa Navarro
Africa Navarro
Africa Navarro is a collaborator for A Universal Story part of BE FESTIVAL 2022.
Performer
Jordi Casanovas
Jordi Casanovas
Jordi Casanovas is a performer and involved in the collaboration for A Universal Story part of BE FESTIVAL 2022.
Performer
David Espinosa Cerdán
David Espinosa Cerdán
David Espinosa Cerdán is an artist based in Barcelona. David is the creator, director and a performer for ‘A Universal Story’ part of BE FESTIVAL 2022.
Production
El Local Espacio de Creación
El Local Espacio de Creación
Production
Festival TNT
Festival TNT
Let’s Grieve
by Amerah Saleh
Let’s Grieve is curated through a collection of stories about the experience of grief. It explores how we mourn, cope with loss, the changes someone goes through when letting go and the process of learning how to adapt and move on.
LET’S GO OUT FOR A WALK?
by Francesc Serra Vila
LET’S GO OUT FOR A WALK? is a bespoke performative piece designed for senior citizens. Individual participants were invited on a journey to connect their memories from the past to the present. This project is a continuation of the Visual Arts Residency programme that Francesc started with BE FESTIVAL in 2019, and that explores the theme Archives and Memories.
Join this conversation featuring two artists talking about the intimate projects they created specifically for BE FESTIVAL in collaboration with communities from across Birmingham. The artists will be talking about the processes used to create the pieces as well as sharing some of the stories they collected along the way.
Cast and Creative Team
Creator
Francesc Serra Vila
Francesc Serra Vila
Francesc Serra Vila is scenographer and performance-maker. His work is driven by an interest in site-specific, immersive and evolving environments.
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