Wu Tsang and Moved by the Motion stage Composition V (rebellious birds), a contemporary adaption of the iconic tragic opera Carmen, as part of the Theatre Picasso exhibition programme.
Carmen’s tale has been adapted in print, on stage and screen. She has inspired popular culture, embedded in the collective imagination as a controversial tragic figure. Carmen is a rebellious bird, a wanderer, a hustler, a factory worker, a polylingual, shape-shifting lover, stateless and ungovernable.
Elements of George Bizet's opera are sung, interwoven with new compositions and improvisation for saxophone. Working seamlessly with music, language, movement and image, Moved by the Motion reinterprets the themes that Carmen embodies: love, loss and liberation.
Composition V (rebellious birds) is created and performed by Tosh Basco, Josh Johnson, Jonathan Lakeland, Julieth Lozano, Tapiwa Svosve and Wu Tsang. Lighting design by Andy Purves.
The performance is part of a double bill, alongside Transposition by Yinka Esi Graves, a site-specific dance beginning at 6.30pm in the Turbine Hall (free, separate booking required).
These performances are presented as part of Theatre Picasso.
Supported by Performance Activation Fund.
Theatre Picasso is presented in The George Economou Gallery. In partnership with White & Case. Also supported by the Huo Family Foundation. With additional support from the Theatre Picasso Exhibition Supporters Circle, Tate Americas Foundation and Tate Members.
Performance Access
The performance duration will be 45 minutes without an interval.
The performance will contains theatrical lighting and use of haze. There will be fluctuations in lighting and sound levels.
Ear defenders will be available for those who would like them. These can be borrowed from the ticket desk.
You will be seated for the performance. The majority of seats are hard, some of which have arms for additional support. There will also be cushions available for for some people to sit on the floor.
Spaces will be reserved for wheelchair users and companions. Please let us know if you would like a space reserved for you.
The performance on Friday 17th October will be audio described. You can book for this separately here.
Venue Access
All Tate Modern entrances are step-free. You can enter via the Turbine Hall and into the Natalie Bell Building on Holland Street, or into the Blavatnik Building on Sumner Street.There are lifts to every floor of the Blavatnik and Natalie Bell buildings. Alternatively you can take the stairs.
- Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
- A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.
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