‘Golden Age’ is a project that takes the form of guided tours of shopping centres, banks and office buildings in the manner of sightseeing strolls through archaeological sites. These places escape our attention on a daily basis and are rarely considered beyond their functional dimension. Starting from the architecture of these specific buildings, the public is invited to walk through the spaces of consumption, capital and wage labour.

These particular spaces, which can be found in any city, are the embodiment of capital, employment and consumerism. Designed in the 20th century, they contain within them models of organisation, circulation and scenography that inspire wonder, confidence, security and discipline.

By treating the visit as a dramatic object, the artists conduct another investigation: what do we do when we visit a place as a group?

For this Birmingham iteration, our local guide will be performer Adaya Henry and the tour will take place within the Bullring & Grand Central complex.

The starting location will be emailed to ticket bookers. This is a limited capacity event and is not included in the ticket discount scheme.

This is a walking tour, which involves walking at a gentle pace for 70 minutes. You will wear headphones throughout and have a guide with you.

*THIS SHOW IS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR TIERED DISCOUNT OFFER*

Please note that our ticket purchasing is administered by Midlands Arts Centre. If you are an existing customer of Midlands Arts Centre, please use your account login details to purchase Fierce Festival tickets on this website.

“I am interested in the sense of responsibility, which I put in the hands of children: their firm belief in their visions and ideas of the future. I believe in a utopia-in-the-making as a social objective, even if it remains intangible and incomprehensible.” – Francesca Grilli

How often do you completely surrender to a child?

Sparks creates a space where the usual power relationships between the child and the adult are inverted. The children become oracles; bearers of mystical knowledge; wielders of magical powers.

As you enter the space, you encounter a community of oracles, including, for the Fierce festival edition, the artist’s daughter. Their faces are hidden behind masks but you can hear their voices. How does it feel to have a child tell you your destiny?

This event is presented as part of our Flanders Focus.

This is a limited capacity event and therefore is not part of the ticket discount scheme.

This event is for audiences 18+ only.

credits
Creation: Francesca Grilli
Words: Azzurra D’Agostino
Sound: Roberto Rettura
Movements: Benno Steinegger
Hat designer and realization: Paola Villani
Advice: Chiara Guidi
Palm reading advices: Guido Rossetti
Producer: Chiara Massari
Communication: Elena Regazzoni / Studio Francesca Grilli
Administration: Chiara Fava/ Corpoceleste

*THIS SHOW IS NOT INCLUDED IN OUR TIERED DISCOUNT OFFER*

Please note that our ticket purchasing is administered by Midlands Arts Centre. If you are an existing customer of Midlands Arts Centre, please use your account login details to purchase Fierce Festival tickets on this website.