Be Arielle F.
The video artist and visual artist Simon Senn from the French-speaking part of Switzerland acquired a digital copy of a woman's body on the internet, together with the rights to use it. After downloading the graphic data, he can do whatever he wants with it - apart from some things in the small print. With the help of virtual reality glasses and a few simple body sensors, he climbs into the body of Arielle F., who, unaware of this, is busy with her studies at home in England. Shaken by this experience, Simon decides to seek out the original of this digital copy and encounters unexpected links between technology, representation, gender and law.
Simon Senn lives in Geneva. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from HEAD in Geneva and a Master's from Goldsmiths College in London. Although his plays are primarily based on reality, they always have a multi-layered fiction and appeal to the audience's imagination. «Be Arielle F.» was already invited to auawirleben in 2020. After cancelling the performances due to the pandemic, we were at least able to show the zoom version of the production then. This year we are pleased to be able to show not only the stage version of «Be Arielle F. », but also Simon Senn's latest play dSimon.
Simon Senn is also part of the format «Bring a Friend» and nominated Quentin Lannes, who lives in Lyon.
Translation into sign language
The performance on 8.5. will be translated from French and English spoken language into French-Swiss Sign Language (LSF). Seats with good visibility to the interpreters are marked.
Interpreters: Sophie Bula and Clarisse Raboud
Relaxed Performance
The performance on 8.5. is a Relaxed Performance. The audience space is not completely darkened. There are no loud noises. The audience is allowed to go out and come back in during the performance. The audience is not expected to sit completely still. Babies and children are welcome. There are some alternative seating options (wedges, cushions, etc.) available by the entrance.
The performance lasts 1 hour, there is no interval. During a short moment at the end of the performance, the audience is allowed to ask questions. However, no one is obliged to do so.
For people with mobility disabilities
Tojo Theater is accessible barrier-free. There are paving stones and some small ramps on the way to the auditorium. The theatre has a barrier-free toilet.
Surtitles
The text spoken in French and English is surtitled in German and English. A short English passage has no surtitles..
Special Check-In
We offer the possibility of a Special Check-In. If for any reason you would like to avoid the crowded foyer, have trouble getting into the hall with the crowd, need a special seat or require assistance due to a mobility restriction, please contact us in advance (silja.gruner@auawirleben.ch). Someone from the team will accompany you according to your needs.
Social Story
Social Stories are used as a tool to prepare people for public events such as theatre performances. In our Social Stories you will find a description for each performance, what situation to expect at the venue and what customs apply there. You can find the PDF for the Social Story (in German) of «Be Arielle F.» here.
- Concept, Direction
- Simon Senn
- With
- Simon Senn, Arielle F., virtueller Körper
Production: Compagnie Simon Senn
Co-Production: Théâtre Vidy-Lausanne, Le Grütli Genf, Théâtre du Loup Genf