A visual essay on  

…the role public and private / indoors and outdoors existing architectures can play in the creation of spatial dramaturgies in participatory performance 

…the re-imagining/re-authoring of inhabiting architectural and urban spaces through the invitation to a shared scenographic landscape 

…the use of perpetual architectural properties each space offers, and how it can enhance the developing of an ephemeral performative spatial/scenographic vocabulary 

…the autobiographical in scenography-led performance, and notions of immigration and citizenship 

EU Immigrants / EU Citizens is a performance project by Performing Architectures – Andreas Skourtis, realised in three chapters across three different locations in London in 2016.

A multidisciplinary team of EU-born, London-based artists, led by Andreas, explored how existing architectures in the city can operate as scenographic metaphors through participatory, scenography-led performances. The project aimed to provoke dialogue and raise awareness around EU immigration and notions of European identity in the UK.

EU Immigrants EU Citizens, Chapter 1: A Bridge 

April and May 2016, Millennium Bridge and surrounding areas, part of TCCE Walking the City Weekend  

EU Immigrants EU Citizens, Chapter 2: A Space 

June 2016, Roundhouse – The Hub, part of We Are Now festival 

EU Immigrants EU Citizens, Chapter 3: A Building 

June 2016, Ugly Duck – 47 49 Tanner Street, part of Creative Collaborations 

video by Andreas Skourtis and Panos Andrianos 

Photos and cinematography: Panos Andrianos, Andreas Skourtis, Vivianna Chiotini, Maria Koutsouna, Alegia Papageorgiou 

With the support of  Royal Central School of Speech and Drama