WORDS FROM OUR AUDIENCES

Wai Shan Luk

This video by Milos Liba was made after WomanEwer’s first ever performance at The Halley, a gallery space on Regent’s Canal, Haggerston. Here the audience members share their impression, directly after the performance.

Review by Natasha Hidden - Brighton Fringe

J’ai in Bleu was compelling you to watch and listen to…

“I love the performance because I felt so connected with the dancers, and I can feel their different energies.”

“It connected with the work in a complex way, as being male, I felt like an outsider or even an oppressor. But as a gay man I related on other levels.”

“So powerful, and really felt connected to each individual that performed.”

“I connect with the choreographer.”

“I wanted to cry, shout, hug, say no with you.”

“I felt an array of things - wonder, guilt, shock, provocation, anger, appreciation and I'd say the few moments where the performers gaze into the lit-up audience felt especially […] emotional.”

“It made me cry, I was shaking and felt hot. I had a real physical reaction to it.”

“I don't know how it happened, my friend next to me started silently crying and I was quite surprised to then realise I had tears on my cheeks too.”

“It’s very validating to see women advocating clearly and powerfully for women.”

“thank you for speaking up - your piece inspired and reminded me that I don’t want to keep quiet about my own experience and the daily experience of women.”

“Incredibly moving and powerful piece with important voices that need to be heard by the masses.”

“fighting back against violence and injustices has begun through having each other’s back.”

“the ability to transfer feelings through movement is incredible.”

“I find creativity and especially movement a powerful way to heal and feel my strength in my body.”

Some beautiful movement and images […] through choreo and composition this could be spread more.”

“thank you for putting into art what so many women experience.”