Study Day : The Land wants Us Back

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The Land wants Us Back is an interdisciplinary exploration of colonial legacies symbolised by the ‘lawn’ by artist Thulani Rachia. The day explores Bantu spatial practices and brings Rachia’s research together through capoeira workshops, performance excerpts, and discussions.

Tickets £10 - 20, 4 bursary places with contribution towards travel are available for those facing barriers to attending. All tickets include communal lunch and dinner.

Full Schedule:

11:00: Arrivals

11.30 – 12:00: Welcome, 1901 Studios

12:10 – 12.15: Performance Excerpt from Part 1, The Fernery

12:20 – 13:20: Textual and sonic contributions from Dr Victoria Ogoegbunam Okoye and Thulani Rachia, 1901 Studios

1:30 – 2:30: Lunch provided by Hospitalfield, in the courtyard or 1901 studios, weather depending

2:40 – 2:45: Performance Excerpt from Part 2, The Dining Room

2.45 – 15:00: Break – Tea and Coffee

15:00 – 16:00: Capoeira Demonstration led by Hedvanio Bezerra Walled Garden Lawn or 1901 Studios depending on weather

16:00 – 16.20: Break- Tea and Coffee

16:30 – 16:45: Performance Excerpt from Part 3, Walled Garden Lawn

17:00: Dinner provided by Hospitalfield in the Walled Garden

19:00: Departures