Seeking Unicorns
Carlow Town Hall Theatre
Chiara Bersani
A fragile symbol is made manifest by an extraordinary artist. The mythical unicorn has been abused and misrepresented by mankind. Chiara Bersani wants to give them a story, a choice and, most of all, love.
“I, Chiara Bersani, 98 cm tall, embody the flesh, muscles and bones of the unicorn. I, Chiara Bersani will embrace and illuminate its long-distorted identity.”
In Seeking Unicorns, Bersani embodies that fantastic creature and with delicate movements and a steady gaze, she invites us to reframe its story.
Bersani’s award-winning work combines contemporary dance and performance. She suffers from a moderate form of brittle bone disease and her work emphasises the political significance that a body can assume. “You are not the one who interprets me, I will show you the path to comprehend me,” says Bersani. “I determine the image that the world will have of me and my body”.
With the support of the Italian Cultural Institute Dublin.
Free Entry For under 12s
