Farah Saleh [Palestine/Scotland]
BREXIT MEANS BREXIT!
CCA, GLASGOW directions
Tue 14 May 2019
7.00pm  //  30mins + 30min discussion  // £11/£8
12+

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Presented by CCA & Take Me Somewhere.
Supported by The Wellcome Trust, Creative Scotland, Dance Base.

ACCESS: BSL Interpreted (Amy Cheskin) / All TMS venues are Wheelchair Accessible

Palestinian choreographer Farah Saleh and Professor Victoria Tischler are investigating the collective mental health of the residents in the UK since the Brexit vote. Looking at what led to that vote, but more importantly in what is happening right now: the fear, anger, polarization of the society, the explicit racism and most importantly, what will happen next.

Where is the threshold between democracy and dictatorship in fear-led campaigns? What does Brexit entail on a personal level for the 'remoaners' who have been branded liberal hysterics, those who consider themselves citizens of the world, but also for those who voted to leave? Do you feel targeted? Are you feeling the tension of Brexit? How does that fear manifest itself, physically, emotionally and socially?

Through movement, text and film, this performance and discussion explores the rising nationalism and racism around the world; and reflects, with you, on ways of working together to build collective resilience.

Farah Saleh is a Palestinian Scotland-based dancer and choreographer. She is currently an Associate Artist at Dance Base in Edinburgh.

Siobhan Davies Studios, London 23 March 2018 - 7.30pm Full information and tickets: http://ps-y.org/whats-on/brexit-means-brexit/ A new contemporary dance performance by Palestinian UK-based choreographer Farah Saleh, investigating the collective mental health of UK residents after the EU Referendum. Beginning with Theresa May’s famously repeated phrase, “Brexit means Brexit!”, the performance considers factors that led to the vote, but more importantly the impact of the current political situation: the uncertainty, frustration, and polarization of society. Developed in collaboration with Victoria Tischler, Professor of Arts and Health, Head of the Dementia Care Centre, University of West London, Brexit means Brexit! explores how the political divide manifests on a physical, emotional and social level. How does Brexit affect the UK’s European residents, for both those who voted to leave and those who voted to remain? Choreography: Farah Saleh Research: Farah Saleh and Victoria Tischler Dancers: Robert Hesp and Tanja Erhart Costume design: Jill Skulina Produced by PS/Y, with initial research period supported by Candoco Dance Company Commissioned by PS/Y for Hysteria Thanks to Dance Base, Edinburgh Film by Beth Chalmers