A visceral visualisation of sound inspired by the personal stories of Deaf survivors of the atomic bomb.

Scored in Silence is an exquisite, digital solo sign language performance by London-based Deaf Japanese artist and choreographer Chisato Minamimura. Through a breathtaking combination of signing, mime, projected 3D animation, video footage, sounds and vibration, the performance unpacks the hidden, personal perspectives of the small number of Deaf people who survived the horrors of the atomic bomb atrocity in Japan in 1945. Presenting excerpts of original recorded interviews of elderly Deaf people with lived experiences of Hiroshima, Scored in Silence is an imaginative piece of documentary theatre that brings to life the haunting untold narratives of this doubly stigmatised group of hibakusha – those affected by the bomb. Touching upon the atrocity of the event and its aftermath, the piece reveals the devastating layers of discrimination experienced by these isolated members of Japanese society.

Scored in Silence is performed in Hong Kong Sign Language with English and Chinese Surtitles, Optional Woojer vibration straps offer a physical experience of the soundtrack.

(Woojer vibration straps with priority access for Deaf audience members.)

The above content is provided by Hong Kong Arts Festival “No Limits”

Artistic Director/Performer:
Chisato Minamimura

Producer:
Michael Kitchin

Lighting Designer and Production Manager:
Jon Armstrong

Animator:
Dave Packer

Sonic Artist:
Danny Bright

Audio Describer/Writer/Mentor:
William Elliot

Vibrotactile Specialists:
David Bobier, Jim Ruxton (VibrafusionLab)

Sign Mime Specialist:
Tetsuya Izaki

Sign Language Mentor:
Steven Webb

Hong Kong Sign Language Mentor:
Chu Chi Yan Christine (Silence Limited)

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