Performance: Trans*performativity by Aura

Trans*Performativity is an ongoing project that consists of the transposition of trans* experiences into contemporary practices that fuse audiovisuals and the creation of collective performances.

The movement subjectively represents processes of transformation and metamorphosis, the scenography proposes an innovative and safe space, the costumes weave individual and collective identity, and the light design gives visibility to underrepresented matters, allowing the audience to perceive, understand and participate freely.

The performance will take place 6pm-7pm and will be followed by an informal talk 7pm-8pm.

*Trans includes anyone within the transgender spectrum (trans men, trans women, non-binary people, androgynous, demiboy, demigirl, two-spirit, genderqueer, genderfluid, agender, intersex, gender non-conforming, drag kings, drag queens, crossdressers, transvestites, gender questioning people, etc.)

Credits

Artistic Direction: Aura

Performers: Aura + 4 local people selected through an open call

Aura, Eríc Amorim dos Santos, Mia Brandão, Nara António e Tiago Aires Lêdo (Porto); Aura, Aurora, Eduardo Batata, Luan Okun e Ves Liberta (Lisbon)

Stage Management and Scenography: Hugo Veiga

Sound: Diana XL

Video and Photography: Sofia Calvet

Creative Support: Ana Rocha, André E. Teodósio, Mercedes Quijada, Mickaël de Oliveira, P. Feijó, Pedro Barreiro, Xavier de Sousa

Co-productions: Câmara Municipal de Setúbal, A Gráfica - Centro de Criação Artística, Teatro Municipal do Porto, Instável - Centro Coreográfico, Temps d'Images, Câmara Municipal de Miranda do Douro, FABRIC Dance

Supports and Artistic Residencies: CAMPUS Paulo Cunha e Silva, Festival Dias Da Dança, fAUNA | Teatro da Didascália, Electronic Warfare, mono, Câmara Municipal de Vila Nova de Foz Côa, Câmara Municipal de Vila Verde, Câmara Municipal de Mesão Frio, Câmara Municipal de Velas, Câmara Municipal de Armamar, Nottingham Contemporary, Yorkshire Dance, Ugly Duck, Queer Festival Haarlem

Support: Portuguese Republic – Culture / Directorate General for the Arts, GDA Foundation, Arts Council England

Diffusion: Pia Krämer (CLIFF)

Production: Asterisco

AURA is a transdisciplinary artist and co-founder of Asterisco. Her work was presented at The Place, Nottingham Contemporary, Centre for Live Art Yorkshire, Stockholm Fringe Festival, Municipal Theatre of Porto, Municipal Galleries of Lisbon, Mala Voadora, Rua das Gaivotas 6, Maia Contemporary Art Biennial, among others. Holds a MA in Performance Making by Goldsmiths and a BA in Fine Arts and Intermedia by ESAP and Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.

Access

If you have any questions around access or have specific access requirements we can accommodate, please get in touch with us by emailing info@nottinghamcontemporary.org or phoning 0115 948 9750.