Get Off
The human brain registers all pleasure in a similar way – be it a delicious meal, a sexual thrill, a recreational substance or those little hearts on Instagram... But just how good does all this consumption truly make us feel? Follow Katy Baird, dedicated hedonist and self-proclaimed hot-mess, as she unveils her journey into the pursuit of pleasure. Baird offers a raw and unfiltered insight into the human need for distraction, exploring the depths of our desires and questioning the autonomy we have in choosing where we seek it.
This performance is her first collaboration and the start of a longer trajectory with Belgian production house CAMPO which has toured many productions to auawirleben in the past.
Katy Baird is an artist, curator and producer of Live Art based in Hastings, East Sussex, England. As an artist Baird has performed at performance festivals and venues across Europe as well as squat parties, clubs and raves. She has received commissions from Battersea Arts Centre, Wellcome Trust, The Yard Theatre, Camden People’s Theatre and Duckie amongst others. Since 2016 she has been artist in residence at queer club night Knickerbocker. As a Curator she founded and co-produces Steakhouse Live, a DIY platform in London for radical performance practices and is currently Artistic Director of Home Live Art, producers of live events across Hastings.
Following the performance on 13.5. there will be a discussion with the artists at 21:45.
Easy Read
Katy wants to have fun and enjoy life the way she likes it. But society has a problem with this. In this play, she asks herself why this is the case and what can be done about it.
Surtitles
The English spoken text is surtitled in German and English. The surtitles do not contain any additional information about sounds and music.
For people with mobility disabilities
Schlachthaus Theater is accessible barrier-free and has a barrier-free toilet. In the hall of the Schlachthaus Theater, there are ground-level wheelchair spaces.
Relaxed Performance
This is a Relaxed Performance.
Freedom of movement and audience noises are explicitly welcome. You are welcome to take breaks at any time, leave the theatre hall, and return when you’re ready.
Alternative seating (seats, cushions, etc.) is available. Beanbags are available in the front row for you to sit on. You can sit, lie down, or change seats during the performance.
Please note that Relaxed Performances focus on adapting the theatre environment, not the content of the performance. Check the content notes and sensory trigger warnings for further details.
Content notes
This production thematizes distraction, excess, hedonism, consumption, power and class dynamics, exploring how these forces shape individual and collective experiences.
This production features interaction with the audience, including one-on-one engagement, at different points in the show. Participation is entirely optional.
The production contains nudity, explicit imagery and perceived substance use.
Sensory Triggers
High energy performance
Haze
Environmental effects
Blackout
Strobe lighting
Large screen projection
Loud noises and sounds
Special Check-In
We offer a special check-in option. If for any reason you'd like to avoid the crowded foyer, require a specific seat, assistance due to a mobility impairment, or would like to be picked up at the bus stop, please contact us in advance. A member of our team will accompany you according to your needs. Register: checkin@auawirleben.ch
Access Friend
At the Schlachthaus Theater, Access Friends welcome audiences and are available before, during, and after performances. These people are identified and wear purple vests. Questions about accessibility can be directed to the Access Friends.
- Concept, Direction & Performance
- Katy Baird
- Co-Direction
- Kim Noble
- Dramaturgy
- Pol Heyvaert
- Lighting design
- Joe Hornsby
- Sound
- Nicol Parkinson
- Movement Coach
- Lisi Estaras
- Production United Kingdom
- Michael Kitchin
Co-commissioned by CAMPO, Battersea Arts Centre & Transform with the support of Artsadmin, Tramway, Cambridge Junction & horizon with government funding from Arts Council England's National Lottery
Artistic support Lucy Hutson, Eirini Kartsaki, Jordan Mckenzie, Eve Stainton, Ivor Macaskill, Kharn Roberts, Mitch & Zeroh