an ode to farewells
a resistance against the oblivion of farewells and the violence of partings
one last song
one last gesture
the final words
a memory to hold onto

Two performers, together with a musician, give voice to farewells -both personal and collective- that have left their mark upon us. Through acts and rituals of partings, they create an associative landscape of movement and sound, in which memory does not function as a narrative of the past, but rather resurfaces through the body, the voice, sound, and rhythm—transforming the identity of the performers.

What part of myself is lost each time I leave something or someone behind? What remains within me of what I have left behind? Who do I become after every farewell? What do I transform into? An imperative journey of transition – a personal, handcrafted ceremony that oscillates between lament and ecstatic celebration, a test of endurance, anger, and fantasy.

I think I’ll go now is a dedication to the farewells that are forcibly imposed upon us, to the goodbyes we didn’t get the chance to say, and to the departures we knew would come eventually.

The performance will take place at MIR Festival and it is supported by NEON through its annual Grants Scheme.