
Young Critics Forum
Theatre
Free
A quiet, powerful one-on-one performance that celebrates the beauty of human connection and the intimacy of shared presence.
On an otherwise empty stage, one dancer and one audience member meet for a singular ten-minute encounter—shaped by a tender exchange of words, movement, and mutual attention. No performance is ever the same. No one else will witness it. It is a fleeting, unrepeatable gift.
Inspired by the reflective ritual of the Jewish seder, Lien reimagines performance as a deeply personal, almost spiritual act—an antidote to isolation, and a quiet reminder of the empathy that holds us together.
A unique encounter of grace and humility and a heart-touchingly unforgettable experience of movement and connection - Lien is an extraordinary performance that will leave a lasting impact on all who experience it.
Lien is one of two productions by Lewis Major in this year’s programme, with Triptych also presented during this year’s festival.
Choreography, concept and design Lewis Major
Supported by CreateSA and House of Oz
Further support by The Pav, The River Lee, and The Green Room at Cork Opera House.
Theatre
Free
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