Step into the forest, awaken the magic, and become part of a ritual to save the world.
Join Portsmouth artist collective one000plateaus for “Rituals for Earthly Survival,” an immersive audiovisual experience that invites you to step into an enchanted forest unlike any other. Inspired by the Japanese art form of Butoh, this unique event fuses video, sound, movement, and scenography to create a mystical journey where you’ll encounter forest spirits, forage for tree seeds, and become part of the magic.
Local artists from the one000plateuas arts collective have come together to bring you an experience that blends immersive projections, 360° soundscapes, and interactive encounters. As you move through the forest, you will find yourself entangled in the world of “The Children of the Compost”—a place where humans, plants, and the more-than-human are one. It’s a playful yet mysterious invitation to reconnect with nature, feel its rhythms, and rediscover your place within the delicate web of life.
Event Details
- Dates: Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd, and Saturday 23rd November 2024
- Times: 4 pm – 9 pm (timed entry slots available)
- Location: Treadgolds, 1 Bishop Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3DA
The experience lasts as long as you want it to, you may come and go as you please, we estimate that most people will want to spend around 15 minutes in the experience.
Note: This experience may not be suitable for very young children, it will include loud sounds, bright flashing lights, and moments of darkness. The experience may include optional light interaction with actors and movement artists. The venue is wheelchair accessible but there is limited access for mobility scooters.
Booking Tickets
Tickets are free, but spaces are limited—register now to secure your journey. We also welcome walk-ins on a first-come, first-served basis, but registering will ensure you have a spot at the time of your choosing.
Expect the unexpected, immerse yourself in the magic, and experience a new way of seeing the world. Join us, and let the ritual begin.
Credits
Rituals for Earthly Survival is produced by one000plateaus and created by Roy Hanney, Yumino Seki, Rusty Sheriff, Kim Balouch, Sasha Biloshsky, Alice Kristina Rose and John Ashlin.
Choreography: Yumino Seki.
Assistant Choreography: Sasha Biloshsky.
Video Artists: Kim Balouch, Tash Dupker and Rachel Jones.
Sound Artists: Rusty Sheriff and Los Dave.
Movement Artists: Caroline Broadbent, Anna Barzotti, Kate Jones, Charlie Lockwood, Olana Light, Maja Wass, and Lydia Perifanou.
Actors: Francesca McCrohon and George Craik.
Scenography: Alice Kristina Rose and Olana Light.
Production Team: Roy Hanney, John Ashlin, Jan Galazewski, Kate McGill, Lucy Minick and Raluca Cristache.
Volunteers: TBC.
Community Partners: Portsmouth City of Sanctuary, Action Asylum, Portsmouth Tree Wardnes, Let’s Grow Together, John Pounds Community Garden.
one000plateaus is an experimental artist collective dedicated to creating immersive, multidisciplinary experiences that blend art, nature, and community engagement. Established with the aim of blurring boundaries between the imagination and reality, the collective brings together a diverse range of artists, including visual creators, sound designers, movement practitioners, and scenographers, to create powerful and transformative works.
“Rituals for Earthly Survival” is the latest endeavour by one000plateaus, marking the third collaboration with We Shine Portsmouth. Following the captivating “Imaginarium of Dreams” in 2021, which transported audiences to a world of collective imagination, and the mesmerizing “Octopuses & Other Sea Creatures” in 2022, which explored the depths of the ocean through a playful yet reflective lens, this year’s project delves into the heart of the forest and our connection with the natural world.
For more on their work and ongoing projects, visit one000plateaus.com.
Sponsors & Partners
Rituals for Earthly Survival is supported by Lottery funding from Arts Council England with additional funding from Sasakawa Foundation and Japan Foundation.
Community partners include Portsmouth City of Sanctuary, Action Asylum, Portsmouth Tree Wardnes, Let’s Grow Together, John Pounds Community Garden.
