Ekata Theatre

"They say death row is the place for the very worst. They build high walls, so you can't see in. The walls are getting closer now, but I can't hate myself, 'cause I'm the only one I got."
- Ramón, Death Row Prisoner

A challenging, poetic and relatable piece of physical theatre in the round. On Mother's Day is the story of Ramón, an endearing and friendly inmate, who spends his life running from violence only to find it within himself.

The script is based on seven years of conversations between convicts on death row and writer Saaramaria Kuittinen as part of humanitarian organisation Human Writes. Ekata Theatre's newest piece takes this material and uses a unique style of engaging visual storytelling, humour, and ensemble work to present a hard-hitting critique of the dehumanisation of the victims in the capital punishment system.

Ekata Theatre is an international theatre company producing physical performance in London, Helsinki and beyond. We aim to make relatable, resonant and relevant work transcending linguistic and national borders. Ekata was founded in 2017 by director, choreographer and performer Erika Eva. Erika's work has been compared to Complicité and Isango Ensemble for her inventive use of prop-play and transformations. Her pieces feature a blend of devising and precise choreography using object manipulation, hand-held lights, and always with a touch of humour.

Directed by Erika Eva
Produced by Xavier Velastín
Production Manager: Ana Roitenberga
Performers: Christian Scicluna, Silvia Manazzone, Lukas Bozik.

Part of the Camden Fringe: www.camdenfringe.com
Supported by Human Writes: humanwrites.org