Part of the Camden Fringe at Chisenhale Dance Space
WHAT'S ON
Freedom
Event details
14 August 2026 - 16 August 2026
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
£12
Please note, we are on the second floor, accessed by a staircase only. Regrettably the studios are not wheelchair accessible.
About the Show:
FREEDOM – A participatory visual arts Exhibition and performance by Unity Arts Collective.
Immerse yourself in a unique, participatory visual arts experience that combines movement, immersive sound, sculpture, visual arts and more. This exhibition boasts artwork co-created by a diverse group of contributors, from refugees and migrants to local artists, students and community members. Explore profound themes of hope, resilience, identity, transformation, freedom, life and death through a live performance that blurs the line between performer and audience.
Participate and interact with the exhibition materials to discover how our senses interpret the concept of freedom. The result? An unforgettable journey that resonates from different energy centers, creating harmony and connection. Dive into this otherworldly artistic venture, proudly supported by Arts Council England.
The work-in-progress performance is focused on finding the truthfulness between life and death, exploring freedom through inner life, and how the senses of the human works through the concept of freedom. Performer interacts with atmosphere and exhibition materials such as puppets, sculptures, sound, human bodies, soil, sand, and research material.
About the Artist:
Unity Arts Collective, an interdisciplinary theatre, is a residence theatre company at the University of Kent. We create innovative and experimental theatre that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, fostering a collaborative environment where diverse artistic disciplines converge. Through devised ensemble productions, workshops, and community outreach, we aim to enrich the cultural landscape and make theatre accessible to all.
About the Camden Fringe:
The Camden Fringe is a performing arts festival, established in 2006, which takes place in Camden during August. Anyone and everyone is welcome to apply. Previous fringe events have encompassed new writing, opera, musicals, stand-up, sketch comedy, dance, cabaret, poetry, opera, mentalism, improvisation and opera. Shows take place throughout the day and generally last one hour.
The Camden Fringe was set-up as an alternative to Edinburgh Festival, offering performers the chance to try out new material and different ideas in a supportive setting with less time and financial commitments than EdFringe did at the time. The Camden Fringe aims to give anyone the chance to perform and showcase their talents, from very experienced performers and companies, to ambitious newcomers. Since 2006 the Camden Fringe has gained a reputation for supporting acts, providing helpful information and guidance for the acts involved.