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A group of people are seen from above in a dimly lit room. Ribbons in red, green, white, and blue form a loose, overlapping grid on the floor.
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Wed 22 Oct 2025
Surrender
Performance
Theatre
Event organiser:
Transform

Join Transform for this one-off event with an exciting line-up of artists as they explore what happens when they surrender themselves to forces they don't control – to the rigours of technique, to an inescapable rhythm, to a secret code, or by tuning in to other powers.  

Expect a day of playful experiment and serious entertainment, with food and conversation. How does it feel to surrender together?

Tickets are Pay What You Can and include lunch and refreshments.

Line-up includes: Åbäke, Gillian Dyson, Tara Fatehi, Samir Kennedy and Sean Murray, Samra Mayanja, Imogen Reeve, Eve Stainton and POPPERFACE. 

Co-curated by Orlagh Woods and Transform.

performance, possession + automation is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council and supported by Queen Mary University of London and University of Leeds. Academic project leads are Nicholas Ridout and Dhanveer Singh Brar. Partners are Transform and Fierce.

 

The Warehouse in Holbeck

The Warehouse in Holbeck
Crosby Street
Leeds
LS11 9RQ
United Kingdom

53.784701461359, -1.5636393037743

    Date
    Wed 22 Oct 2025
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    Wed 22 Oct 2025
    12:00pm - 5:00pm

    Ticket price

    £
    2
    £
    35
    Pay what you can

    Recommended price: £25

    Accessibility

    What to expect: This is a day-long performance event in a warehouse space where audiences are welcome to come and go as they please. There will be various performances throughout the day which will take place across the space, some of which will be durational. Audiences will be encouraged to move through the space as performances happen simultaneously in different locations. Lunch will be provided, with vegan and gluten free options. Audiences are strongly encouraged to wear warm clothing.  

    Duration: 300 mins

    Age guidance:16+

    Language: English

    Content guidance: To be provided closer to the time.

    Getting here: If you’re driving, there’s on-street parking available on Ingram Road. Please note that the other surrounding streets are residents-only. Blue badge holders are welcome to park on Crosby Street.

    The venue encourages you to use public transport, cycle, walk or wheel wherever possible. You will be able to store any bicycles inside the venue. The closest bus stop is called Holbeck – Pleasant Place on Domestic Street, which is 5 minutes walk from the venue. Routes 55, 55C 65, 75, 86, 87 and R1 stop and collect from the stop.

    Step free access:There is step free access to the event and there is an accessible toilet at the venue.

    Seating: A range of seating will be available including high-backed chairs, cushions and beanbags.  

    Rest area: A rest area is available.

    Open door policy: We have an open door policy across all shows at Transform, meaning ticket holders are welcome to come and go as they need.

    More information: Head to Transform’s Access page for more information. 

    Baby changing facilities
    Buggy friendly
    Wheelchair access
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