In Realness by Van Huynh Company

In Realness is an artistic collage of sounds, collected texts, and movement references which stand in resistance of the status quo.

UK based choreographer Dam Van Huynh, as a queer Vietnamese artist, raises his voice and opposes stereotypes of Asians as being quiet and internal. He embodies through his piece a dissent from prejudices and inequality and its effects on our society.

Desmond Tutu said ‘if you are neutral in the face of injustice, you are on the side of the oppressor’. Remembering such words lifts us out of silence and stirs up collective activism and collective care. Individual voices, brought together, create a body of resistance against oppressive norms and behaviours, amplifying our resilience, building unity and communicative power.

Performed by Tommaso Petrolo

Supported by Centre 151

Presented in partnership with South East Dance as part of Undisciplined, a festival of dance with a sharp edge.