Borderline-devised theatre with refugees

comes back to London for 7 performances only!

13 countries 1 family

The Satire of the Calais Jungle

The Comedy about the Tragedy

BORDERLINE

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PSYCHEdelight facilitated art based workshops in Calais Jungle throughout

2015 -2016. Sophie, a theatre director and art-therapist witnessed among the refugees an eagerness for comedy as a way to contrast and express their tragedy. This experience gave her the impulse to create "Borderline". The show is the result of 6 weeks devising period with an ensemble of European and refugee performers altogether from 9 different nationalities : Uk, France, Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Italy, Palestine, Chile and Sudan.

ABOUT BORDERLINE

Because comedy is just the other side of tragedy. A different way to approach the Western's response to the situation in Calais: We bounced on its insanity and absurdity! Our aim was also to improve public perception of refugees by conveying a positive image far from the dark one often portrayed in the press. We wanted to show their resilience, their numerous talents and their incredible sense of humor that helped them many times along their painful journey.

Borderline is co-produced by Counterpoints Art and received the precious support from Arts Council UK, The French Institute, The Cockpit, The Young Vic taking part, Theatre Delicatessen and Old Vic Workrooms.

"Borderline has established PSYCHEdelight as one of the leading creators of theatre with refugees, exploring new ways to embed genuine participation that

can lead to professional performance and artistic development." Counterpoints Art