The Lowry is proud to present the premiere of the brand-new production As I Am Naturally by performance artist Tania Camara from Thursday 26th to Friday 27th September.
Developed whilst Tania Camara has been part of The Lowry’s ‘Developed With 2022-2024’ programme As I Am Naturally is a journey of self-discovery and reclamation, embodying and intertwining themes of identity, touch, memory and healing. Delivered in English, Portuguese and Cape Verdean Creole, this moving new production from performance artist Tania Camara features a beautiful blend of compelling spoken word, dance and live music using the traditional style Batuku. Transporting audiences from the urban landscape of Salford to the island of Cape Verde.
The river calls to me, calls me to this place. To wash, to give, to surrender. The river flow washed away what had become of me and then I stomped the violence. I opened my hip, and my torso became loose, unhinged. My voice became free, I broke the silence and my voice echoed. My cry became a song, my stomp the rhythm; I became me… As I am Naturally.
Antonia Beck, Senior Producer: Artist Development at The Lowry said:
‘Tania is an exciting local artist and it has been great to see the show take shape through our artist development programme over the last 18 months. We look forward to sharing the show with our audiences.’
Tania Camara said:
“This show is an invitation to come together and listen and be present in difficult conversations. It’s about telling stories of a journey of self-love, discovery, empowerment and strength in community through Batuku. It’s about the moment we come together and fly in the rhythm of the txabeta and the movement of the torno and ride the wind as the once caged bird sings her song of freedom.”
Formed in 2009 ‘Developed With’ is The Lowry’s flagship artist development programme for early to mid-career artists who are establishing their practice and creative identity, and are looking for time, space and support to take a significant step forward in their work. Funded by Arts Council England and Salford City Council, the Developed With The Lowry programme offers a bespoke package of support for artists over 12-18 months to create ambitious, high-quality work and develop their professional practice.
As I Am Naturally is commissioned by The Lowry as part of the ‘Developed With’ programme with additional support from Arts Council England, LusoConnection UK and hÅb.
As I Am Naturally by performance artist Tania Camara will premiere at The Lowry, Salford from Thu 26 – Fri 27 September. For more information and tickets visit www.thelowry.com.
