BE FESTIVAL Festival 2020 (BE at Home)

Panel Discussion – 100 min

The festival opens with a panel discussion seeking to explore the impact of the pandemic on the cultural sector and what role art has to play now and post confinement. The arts sector has an obligation to support and value the work of the artists, now more than ever, guaranteeing…

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20:00 UK TIME video

A spectacular conference (ep. 1) by David Espinosa (Spain) – 20 min

In this film version of his performance, David uses miniatures, object manipulation and shadow theatre in an episodic, audiovisual journey to explore the development of unconventional theatre in Catalonia and from across Europe. A Spectacular Conference will be presented in three 20 min episodes to be released every three days. …

20:00 UK TIME video

Ojo Guareña by Edurne Rubio (Spain/Belgium) – 52 min

In this film, we join a group of speleologists entering a gigantic cave in Spain. We hardly see the contours of the space but we do hear drops of water and the echoes of human footsteps that for centuries, have been recreating the shape of the cave. In Ojo Guareña,…

11:30 UK TIME video

Video Recipe – Vegan Spanish Empanada with Selina Losa (UK)

Food has always been a special feature at BE FESTIVAL. We love the communal experience of people coming together around tasty plates of food and drink. This year’s online festival will be no different. Whilst we’re not able to share a table, we can keep the social spirit of the…

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17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 UK TIME performance

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Recall is an online performance that wishes to keep artistic practices alive and connected with audiences during this time of physical distancing and confinement. The project reflects on how the brain works and how memories are stored. In this one-to-one performance, each participant is invited to answer a simple question;…

11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 16:00, 16:30 UK TIME performance

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Recall is an online performance that wishes to keep artistic practices alive and connected with audiences during this time of physical distancing and confinement. The project reflects on how the brain works and how memories are stored. In this one-to-one performance, each participant is invited to answer a simple question;…

14:30, 17:30 UK TIME performance

Shan Shui by Edurne Rubio & María Jerez (Spain/Belgium) – 20 min

“Shan shui” is the Chinese word for landscape, which means mountain water. The mountain and water unite creating clouds of mist. The mist is the representation of the void and in the void, everything fits and everything is possible. In this performance, commissioned by BE FESTIVAL for #BEatHome, Edurne &…

11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 16:00, 16:30 UK TIME performance

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Recall is an online performance that wishes to keep artistic practices alive and connected with audiences during this time of physical distancing and confinement. The project reflects on how the brain works and how memories are stored. In this one-to-one performance, each participant is invited to answer a simple question;…

11:30 UK TIME video

Video Recipe – Traditional Afternoon Tea with Selina Losa (UK)

Food has always been a special feature at BE FESTIVAL. We love the communal experience of people coming together around tasty plates of food and drink. This year’s online festival will be no different. Whilst we’re not able to share a table, we can keep the social spirit of the…

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14:30 UK TIME performance

Performance by Squarehead Productions featuring Darragh McLoughlin (Ireland/Germany) – 60 to 360 min

Derived from his contemporary circus show Stickman, Darragh will commit his mind and body to a durational performance whereby he will balance a stick on his sternum for between one and six hours. The performance ends when the stick falls. This piece is an attempt to reach audiences through the…

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20:00 UK TIME video

A spectacular conference (ep. 2) by David Espinosa (Spain) – 20 min

In this film version of his performance, David uses miniatures, object manipulation and shadow theatre in an episodic, audiovisual journey to explore the development of unconventional theatre in Catalonia and from across Europe. A Spectacular Conference will be presented in three 20 min episodes to be released every three days. …

11:00 UK TIME workshop

Using QLab in Documentary Theatre Performance by Silke Huysmans & Hannes Dereere (Belgium) – 60 min

In this workshop, Hannes & Silke unravel the mechanics behind their documentary theatre performance Mining Stories which was scheduled to be presented at this year’s live festival. For #BEatHome, they share their experience in an online workshop designed to give insight into the way they use QLab, a piece of software…

11:30 UK TIME video

Video Recipe – Sunshine Feast with Selina Losa (UK)

Food has always been a special feature at BE FESTIVAL. We love the communal experience of people coming together around tasty plates of food and drink. This year’s online festival will be no different. Whilst we’re not able to share a table, we can keep the social spirit of the…

WATCH HERE

11:00 UK TIME workshop

Using Q-Lab in Documentary Theatre Performance by Silke Huysmans & Hannes Dereere – 60 min

In this workshop, Hannes & Silke unravel the mechanics behind their documentary theatre performance ‘Mining Stories’ which was scheduled to be presented at this year’s live festival. For #BEatHome, they share their experience in an online workshop designed to give insight into the way they use QLab, a piece of…

20:00 UK TIME video

A spectacular conference (ep. 3) by David Espinosa (Spain) – 20 min

In this film version of his performance, David uses miniatures, object manipulation and shadow theatre in an episodic, audiovisual journey to explore the development of unconventional theatre in Catalonia and from across Europe. A Spectacular Conference will be presented in three 20 min episodes to be streamed every three days. …

17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 UK TIME performance

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Recall is an online performance that wishes to keep artistic practices alive and connected with audiences during this time of physical distancing and confinement. The project reflects on how the brain works and how memories are stored. In this one-to-one performance, each participant is invited to answer a simple question;…

17:30 UK TIME talks

Cinema Forum on Ojo Guareña with Edurne Rubio

Join film director Edurne Rubio in a conversation with cinema expert Ian Francis (Flatpack Festival) about her film, Ojo Guareña. The film follows a group of speleologists entering a gigantic cave in Spain, and explores how the themes it presents are of relevance in this current time of confinement. Visual…

11:30 UK TIME video

Video Recipe – Mezze Madness with Selina Losa (UK)

Food has always been a special feature at BE FESTIVAL. We love the communal experience of people coming together around tasty plates of food and drink. This year’s online festival will be no different. Whilst we’re not able to share a table, we can keep the social spirit of the…

WATCH HERE

17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30 UK TIME performance

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Recall is an online performance that wishes to keep artistic practices alive and connected with audiences during this time of physical distancing and confinement. The project reflects on how the brain works and how memories are stored. In this one-to-one performance, each participant is invited to answer a simple question;…

11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 16:00, 16:30 UK TIME performance

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Recall is an online performance that wishes to keep artistic practices alive and connected with audiences during this time of physical distancing and confinement. The project reflects on how the brain works and how memories are stored. In this one-to-one performance, each participant is invited to answer a simple question;…

14:30, 17:30 UK TIME performance

Shan Shui by Edurne Rubio & María Jerez (Spain) – 20 min

“Shan shui” is the Chinese word for landscape, which means mountain water. The mountain and water unite creating clouds of mist. The mist is the representation of the void and in the void, everything fits and everything is possible. In this performance, commissioned by BE FESTIVAL for #BEatHome, Edurne &…

20:30 UK TIME postshow

BEatHome Festival Closing Party with DJ Glyn Phillips (UK) – 180 min

As our festival draws to a close, we team up with Brum Radio to party the night away with DJ Glyn Phillips’ GlobalSoundClash, which will see him mixing and blending a range of exuberant Afro-Latin grooves, soul, Balkan beats, funk, hi-life and more. So mix a cocktail, grab your sombrero and…

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20:30 UK TIME video

Cocktail Workshop with Selina Losa and Yassine Hawawi (UK) – 30 min

Food and drink are an important part of social gatherings and have been at the heart of BE FESTIVAL since its beginning. In the spirit of keeping our best traditions alive, we’re inviting you to join us for this live workshop, led by BE FESTIVAL’s team members. So whilst you’re…

Festival 2020 (BE at Home)

Welcome to #BEatHome Festival!

Our live events ran 7 – 16 May 2020, but some of the performances and video content featured at the festival will be available until Sunday 24 May. You can browse and access them below.

Thursday 7th May

Panel Discussion – 100 min

A spectacular conference (ep. 1) by David Espinosa (Spain) – 20 min

Ojo Guareña by Edurne Rubio (Spain/Belgium) – 52 min

Friday 8th May

Video Recipe – Vegan Spanish Empanada with Selina Losa (UK)

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Saturday 9th May

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Shan Shui by Edurne Rubio & María Jerez (Spain/Belgium) – 20 min

Sunday 10th May

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Video Recipe – Traditional Afternoon Tea with Selina Losa (UK)

Performance by Squarehead Productions featuring Darragh McLoughlin (Ireland/Germany) – 60 to 360 min

A spectacular conference (ep. 2) by David Espinosa (Spain) – 20 min

Tuesday 12th May

Using QLab in Documentary Theatre Performance by Silke Huysmans & Hannes Dereere (Belgium) – 60 min

Video Recipe – Sunshine Feast with Selina Losa (UK)

Wednesday 13th May

Using Q-Lab in Documentary Theatre Performance by Silke Huysmans & Hannes Dereere – 60 min

A spectacular conference (ep. 3) by David Espinosa (Spain) – 20 min

Thursday 14th May

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Cinema Forum on Ojo Guareña with Edurne Rubio

Friday 15th May

Video Recipe – Mezze Madness with Selina Losa (UK)

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Saturday 16th May

RECALL by Francesc Serra Vila (UK/Spain) – 15 min

Shan Shui by Edurne Rubio & María Jerez (Spain) – 20 min

BEatHome Festival Closing Party with DJ Glyn Phillips (UK) – 180 min

Cocktail Workshop with Selina Losa and Yassine Hawawi (UK) – 30 min