Overview

• The world premiere run opened on October 14 at Factory International’s Aviva Studios in Manchester and continues through October 19.
• The show unfolds over four hours in 13 scenes with more than 70 performers, inviting audiences to roam as it explores Balkan fertility and funeral rites.
• All phones are sealed in lockable pouches for the duration, with medical or access exceptions handled via discreet stickers that keep cameras covered.
• The venue also imposes Challenge 25 ID checks and a zero-tolerance policy on approaching or touching performers or climbing on set pieces.
• Early reviews describe vivid ritual imagery and provocative humor, note Abramović’s brief appearance at the end, and report remaining tickets priced above £80.