Eva Recacha The Picnic
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Delight in a weird and wonderful gathering from Eva Recacha.
A new full-length work by Eva Recacha, The Picnic presents a large group of young humans enjoying themselves in a surreal blend of parading, celebrating, indulging and co-operating activities, all emerging from a dreamlike picnic scenario.
The work, co-created with a cast of professionals and participants, explores themes of utopia and misogyny and it is inspired by the painting The Garden of Earthly Delights by Hieronymus Bosch, which presents many human figures in a terrestrial paradise, indulging in worldly pleasures.
Co-commissioned by Sadler’s Wells and South East Dance, with support from London Contemporary Dance School. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Header image © Rocio Chacon
Relaxed Performances
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Hieronymus Bosch was a Dutch painter who worked between 1490 and 1510. Little is known about his intentions and meaning behind his triptych oil painting The Garden of Earthly Delights – it could either be a moral warning or a depiction of paradise.
Performances
Post-show talk
BSL interpreted post-show talk with Eva Recacha and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artistic Director Rob Jones.
Relaxed Performances
A Relaxed Performance is a less formal theatre experience for anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a show. They support noise and movement within the auditorium during a show, re-entry when needed so house lights are left on throughout, and a separate chill-out space for anyone who might need it at any time during their visit. We also provide a Visual Story so people can familiarise themselves with the theatre and key details about the show in advance.
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