Maëva Berthelot and Coby Sey: A Tender Ascent

About

Developed, filmed and presented in Wysing’s gallery, A Tender Ascent is an immersive audio-visual installation bringing together filmed performance, 5.1 surround sound and sculpture. A new live performance will re-activate the gallery space at the exhibition launch on 26 February and a second event on 16 April. To find out more about A Tender Ascent, visit our website here.

Live performance: 2 - 4.30PM, Saturday 16 April.

The event is open to all, but due to Covid-19 booking is essential. To book your ticket to the live performance, please visit our Eventbrite here. Transport from Cambridge is available with 'pay what you can' options.

Event Timings 

1.45pm — Arrivals 
2pm — Performance 
3.10pm — Exhibition opens 
4.30pm — Event ends, Cambridge transport departs Wysing 
 
Transport Information 

Transport for the performance will depart Cambridge train station at 1.15pm; arrive Wysing 1.45pm; depart Wysing 4.30pm; arrive back in Cambridge at 5pm. 

We will send an email prior to the event with details on travel, Covid safety and what expect on the day. 

Access Information

• A calm decompression space is available onsite.
• Accessible parking and toilets are available.
• The exhibition is wheelchair-accessible.
• An audio description of A Tender Ascent is available on headphones.
• A text describing the soundtrack is available while elements of the soundtrack can be experienced physically through sculptures that emphasise low frequencies.
• The film will also be captioned.
• Free Companion Tickets for transport for the launch are available for anyone who needs them.
• Wheelchair accessible transport - We can offer wheelchair accessible transport from Cambridge. If you require wheelchair accessible transport, please tick the box on the ticket checkout page and we will be in touch by email to confirm arrangements with you. Please let us know by 12 midday on Wednesday 13 April so we can make arrangements

If you have other access requirements that you would like to check with us before booking, please get in touch with Ceri Littlechild, Wysing’s Deputy Director, at ceri.littlechild@wysingartscentre.org and we will be happy to help.

Covid Safety 

• Our team will be wearing masks and we ask you to continue wearing masks indoors (unless you are exempt). 
• Sanitiser points and spare masks are available around the site. 
• Capacity of the exhibition spaces will be monitored. 
• Toilets will be available in our buildings with antibacterial wipes and spray. 
• The event and performance will have capacity capped at 50%. Transport organised by Wysing will also be at reduced capacity. 
• If the event is cancelled, paid transport tickets will be fully refunded. 
• Please note: We will require evidence of a negative lateral flow test from all attendees. 

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'​A Tender Ascent' is supported by Arts Council England and Fluxus Art Projects. Wysing Arts Centre would like to wish a special thank you to A---Z (Anne Duffau).