Autoreverse - Battersea Arts Centre

The true story of one family's determination to find a place to call home, Autoreverse will play from 3 to 22 February 2020, and is the first show of Going Global, Tarek Iskander's first season as Artistic Director of Battersea Arts Centre.

Spanning four decades, Florencia Cordeu and director Omar Elerian (Misty, Going Through, NASSIM, One Cold Dark Night, Islands) create a moving and uplifting audio-visual experience that asks what it means to remember: as an individual, as a family, and as a country.

Florencia Cordeu said ...

"Omar and I were inspired to create this project several years ago.

Given everything that is currently happening in Latin America, where so many issues that seemed forgotten are being voiced again, it feels right and relevant that it should materialise now.

This story belongs not only to my family, but other families who were affected by the military dictatorships that swept Latin America in the 1970s; and in other parts of the world where families have been and still are separated from one another, due to political conflict.

It is also a personal journey into my childhood through the cassettes and the memories they hold; to rediscover my own voice and make it heard, in the present day."

BAC's Going Global season brings together the best of international performance and UK artists telling global stories.

At a time of national introspection, Battersea Arts Centre is reaching outwards, creating connections between the UK and the world.

Relaxed performances

Battersea Arts Centre continues working with Touretteshero towards becoming a Relaxed Venue - a new initiative that builds on the principles of relaxed performances.

All performances of Autoreverse are relaxed, which at BAC means there is a relaxed attitude to noise and movement in the auditorium, a designated 'chill-out space' is provided for guests who may need time away from the performance, and ear defenders are available for those with sensory sensitivities.

There will also be a BSL Performance on 13 February 2020, interpreted by Sue MacLaine.

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