I Occur Here
This is the story of four young migrants that leave the stability of everything they were behind: their language, family, culture and loved ones. They embark on a journey with nothing but a burning desire to belong somewhere.
I Occur Here is a devised physical theatre piece that gathers from the experiences of six London-based international artists to explore the modern reality of those caught in the fragmentation of voluntary migration. Redefining the notion of home and exploring our seemingly unending capacity for adaptation; the cast explores barely defined destinies towards which today’s youth in free movement hurles itself, in the hopes of answers and destinies unknown.
‘…both agonising to
watch
and hilarious.’
★★★★★ The Spy in The Stalls
‘It’s a sobering piece, desperately relevant with Brexit looming.’
★★★★ SEEN London
Cast and Creatives
Devised by MarianaMalena Theatre Company in collaboration with:
Malena Arcucci / Designer and Director
Mariana Aristizábal Pardo / Director
Daniela Cristo Mantilla / Deviser and Performer
Nathalie Czarnecki / Deviser and Performer
Santiago Del Fosco / Deviser and Performer
Francisco Dorado / Sound Designer
Christian From / Movement Director
Niko Goodman / Light Designer
Karolina Kriks / Deviser and Performer
Alejandro Libero Cano / Producer
Hanna Winter / Deviser, Performer and Production Assistant
Praise for I Occur Here
“The international cast imbue the piece with energy and passion whilst allowing us insight into the impact of moving has on the people they used to be and the people their new homes make them become”
— ★★★★ Sue in the Stalls
“Both daunting and inspiring, it perfectly captures the feel of a festival which foregrounds often underrepresented voices, while remaining uplifting, exciting, and refreshingly hopeful.”
— ★★★★ The Stage
“A powerful if mystifying work, and a timely reminder of the realities of people who deserve to live freely”
— ★★★★ London Pub Theatres
“I was pleasantly surprised by how many moments I found relatable, the frustration in the movements and words really hit home in a way that I am sure is near universal”
— Two Lasses in London
I Occur Here was devised with help from CASA Festival in 2017.
It was performed at the Southwark Playhouse in 2017, The Drayton Arms and The Space in 2018.