The Tanzquartier Wien is once again offering special dance performances focusing on auditory experiences for blind and visually impaired people on two dates in April.: it doesn't go without saying (& other gossips) by Alix Eynaudi & Elizabeth Ward.
Dates and location:
Friday, April 17th and Saturday, April 18th, 2026https://www.tqw.at/volumes/documents/2.pdf
Hands-on introduction: from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Performance: from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Language: English
Location: Tanzquartier Halle G, Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Vienna
The two choreographers Elizabeth Ward and Alix Eynaudi approach each other for it doesn't go without saying (& other gossips) together with dancer Ray Scheinecker, the American Postmodern Dance. The focus is on oral traditions of his lesser-known stories, especially the life of Cathy Weis and her Authentic Movement.
With a particular focus on the listening experience and very much in the spirit of oral history, the dances are carried by the voices, interviews, and vivid descriptions in Paul Kotal's sound composition. Lighting by Lukas Kötz and a collection by Isabelle Edi create a performative landscape that unfolds as a series of homages. Movement meets gossip and raises questions about archives, accessibility, and collective memory.
Smartphone and headphones:
Please bring a phone and headphones. An audio file about the piece will be available to listen to on site. This is a glossary that provides further insights into the context of the piece.
Haptic introduction:
For both performances, we offer a tactile tour for people with visual impairments or blindness. This allows you to familiarize yourself with the stage and selected props beforehand. The meeting point is at 5:45 PM in the foyer of Hall G.
Directions and Arrival:
Directions in German from the U3 Volkstheater station to the entrance of Hall G: Directions to Hall G
Directions in German from the entrance of Hall G, reception on the ground floor, via lift or stairs to the foyer of Hall G on the 1st basement level: Directions to the entrance foyer
Guide dogs are very welcome at Tanzquartier Wien. If needed, Tanzquartier offers a pick-up service for blind and visually impaired people from nearby tram and subway stations for the tactile introduction and the performance.
Tickets:
Tickets for the performance cost €28, concessions €12.
People with a disability pass receive a discounted ticket. Registered accompanying persons on the disability pass also receive a discount.
receive free admission.
Registration and ticket reservation:
Please register for the hands-on introduction, ticket reservations or pick-up service by no later than... April 15 directly at Tanzquartier Wien, contact Theresa Rauter at trauter@tqw.at or +43 1 581 35 91 66