How do you live with fear?
“I’m scared. I can’t run, I can’t fight, I’m paralysed.
Every single time.”
“I’m scared. I can’t run,
I can’t fight, I’m paralysed.
Every single time.”
In 2024, a Swedish government minister becomes the target of cruel online mockery when the object of her fear makes headline news: Bananas. To the world, this is the laugh of the week. To the minister, the fear is real.
PHOBIA is a bold expedition into the veiled world of irrational fears. Informed by personal experience and drawing on a range of anonymous narratives, it blends fragmented storytelling, contemporary dance and audio installation to cast a light on the anxiety and absurdity of living with a phobia.
5/6th June - Stage@Leeds
For her new performance piece, theatre-maker Wiebke Acton collaborates with Sam Ward - YesYesNoNoTheatre and Brian Acton - We Are Stems.
PHOBIA is supported by:
SPEAK YOUR FEAR - CREATIVE WORKSHOP
A writing workshop designed for people with phobias to explore their fear through creativity and enable them to share their stories.
DANCER/CHOREOGRAPHER CALL OUT
We are looking for an experienced freelance dancer/choreographer to join the creative team of PHOBIA as a performer and collaborator.