SIRENE

Sirene explores the concept of nostos, or “homecoming journey” from a contemporary and political perspective.

Sirene explores the concept of nostos, or “homecoming journey” from a contemporary and political perspective. Whats is home?
The audience goes on a journey through the city, departing from one location and ending at another. Inspired by The Odyssey they meet various physical locations that represent translations of the challenges Odysseus faced on his journey.These external obstacles symbolize the inner stages of transformation, as individuals seek to find their way home and discover themselves. At each location, the audience participate in rituals and actions advancing through transformative experiences that makes the performance an opportunity for introspection and change.

The audience travel in groups of 15 people guided by performer and artistic director Sara Vilardo.The walk lasts 75 minutes. They wear headphones, immersing themselves into site-specific poetry and soundscape that merge with the real sounds of the places they visit.

no matter how home is
home is the reference point
the barometer of all other places
you will ever settle

quote from Sirene