Kati Raatikainen Absence

Absence is choreographer Kati Raatikainen’s performance, in which she explores the embodiment of her personal experiences on the themes of absence and inaccessibility, reflecting them, especially on her relationship with her companion dog Kara.

Raatikainen is interested in the interactive nature of corporeality, intertwining histories, evolution as manifestations in the body, and the questions of becoming-with.

In Absence, along with closeness and similarity, lies a question on how it feels to not reach, be alone, or be different as an animal – so human.

Raatikainen performs alone, carrying Kara, absent from the performance, on her way.

Supported by Taike and the City of Helsinki

Tickets:
Pay what you can 0-10 € / from the door via mobile pay or exact amount in cash.
Ticket reservations: (reservation is recommended, small audience size)

Accessibility information:
There is a fairly steep downhill to the space. There is a small threshold at the door, but the space is accessible with a wheelchair. The accessible toilet can be found in the main lobby of the building, where access is through the courtyard. There is barrier-free access to the main lobby. The toilet next to the space is quite spacious also.

Collage: Jonas Karén