The Language of Presence

What happens when someone attends a theatre performance without understanding a single word of the language — yet still feels deeply connected?

The article by London-based Brazilian journalist Patricia Gomes captures exactly this experience: improvisation as more than a theatrical form — it becomes a shared language.

A language of presence, active listening, and co-creation.A way of connecting beyond words, across cultures and backgrounds.

This is also at the heart of our Bridges project, where improvisation becomes a bridge between people who don’t share the same spoken language—yet still find ways to understand each other, collaborate, and create together.

Working with international ensembles across Europe, we explore how theatre and improvisation can foster connection, trust, and mutual understanding — without relying on words.

The article reflects this beautifully: this work is about collective intelligence and the creative potential within uncertainty. Thank you for your reflections, Patricia!

📖 If you're curious how this shows up on stage — and across borders — read the full article:

https://www.meer.com/en/103875-grund-szinhaz-and-the-language-of-presence?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQohHtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafUKjFA0w5Aqg4PtlvJOo6iLZtI0MTLaIzoYY0Sx3bNh4xYlzqLqCVSLYBufQ_aem__1JvJzImgCC0YwU8S3Uw6A

-Katya Tempfli

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