HUG
“Stylish design, endearing performers, and popular music combine to make HUG is a very enjoyable piece of work”
Sho Shibata, Director, OutdoorArtsUK
2025 TOUR DATES
10th May, 13:00pm & 14:45, Norfolk & Norwich Festival, Norwich Cathedral, Upper Close Green, Norwich/ FREE FESTIVAL
24th & 25th May, Brighton Festival, Queens Square, Crawley/ FREE FESTIVAL
24th Jul: 15:15 & 16:45
25th Jul: 13:45 & 16:45 Waterside Plaza, Refract Festival Sale, Trafford/ FREE FESTIVAL
26th & 27th July Ensemble Festival/ FREE FESTIVAL
1st & 2nd August, 13:45 & 15:45, Stockton International Riverside Festival/ FREE FESTIVAL
HUG & HUG EXPERIENCE is a vibrant outdoor contemporary circus theatre performance and living installation that promises to engage audiences in a unique exploration of relationships - between people, objects and the environment that surrounds us.
Through a fusion of aerial dance, physical theatre and striking visuals, the audience is invited to rediscover the power of touch, connection and the simple act of a hug.
HUG: a reminder of our shared humanity and the power of touch to heal, uplift and inspire.
CREATIVE TEAM
Artistic Director / Choreographer: Eleni Edipidi
Assistant Choreographer: Nathan Johnston
Costume Designer: Abby Grewcock
Set Designer: Becky Minto
Set Maker: Scott Bisset
Producer: Carina Simoes
Stage Manager: Georgia Batterley
Psychologist: Joy Griffith
Sound Artist: Robert Howat
Performers/ Devising: Berta Contijoch Sanllehi, Gabbie Cook, Leah Wallings, William James, Marta Beccatini
Composer / Sound Design: Rob Howat
Mixing Engineer: Danny Trouton, Tree Song Studios
HUG is supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Ensemble Festival, Brighton Festival, Stockton International Riverside Festival.
Supported by Centre 151.
Supported by 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Space.
THANK YOU
Alessandro Pietrolini
QUOTES
”HUG is an extraordinary piece that engages audiences in a truly innovative and emotional way. The performance was both intimate and immersive, creating a powerful sense of connection in the space. Brilliantly performed, vibrant, and full of warmth, it captivated everyone who took part. The feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with several expressing how deeply it resonated with them. It was a beautiful and impactful addition to our NNF Festival programme.”
Isabel Gollin, Programme Producer, Norfolk & Norwich Festival