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A compelling and intimate physical performance that examines the complexity of human communication. Created and performed by Naishi Wang (Canada/China) and Jean Abreu (UK/Brazil), this cross-cultural collaboration blends elements of Chinese Folk Dance, Brazilian movement, spoken word, breathwork, and ink on paper to explore themes of translation and identity.  With evocative lighting design and sound design, Deciphers invites audiences into a live experience that is both viscerally physical and deeply poetic.

Ticket holders get access to a free post-show talk.

Part of THIS IS DANCE, an international dance season in Birmingham, presented in partnership with Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham Rep, FABRIC, Fierce Festival, Midlands Arts Centre and Sampad Arts – find out more.

Photo by Maya Yoncali

The 2025 UK tour is kindly supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council and the Government of Ontario,  The Beaverbrook Canadian Foundation and the High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom as well as the Embassy of Brazil in London, The Coronet Theatre, FABRIC, Dance City and Brighton Dome.