Immerse yourself in absolute darkness and profound silence. ∃SPÉCIE is a groundbreaking physical-vocal soliloquy that summons entirely new ways of existing. Conceived and directed by Valéria Braga and performed by Rodrigo Cunha, this intimate masterpiece strips theatre down to its rawest, most powerful essence.
Armed with nothing but his body, vocal beatboxing, and the solitary beam of a mobile phone, Cunha creates mesmerizing sensory-perceptive landscapes. Out of the void, the performance explores deep, urgent themes of becoming-animal, anti-racism, and gender identity. It is a dramaturgical triumph of subtraction, where the scene is born purely from the visceral encounter between the performer’s body and the pitch-black space.
Critics have hailed ∃SPÉCIE as a “treatise on the forces of the visible and invisible worlds.” Celebrating over a decade of continuous touring with more than 150 performances across Brazil, Latin America, and Europe, this acclaimed production from Goiás, Brazil, arrives at Braw Venues to challenge your senses.
The performance demands a complete sensory blackout, guiding the audience through minimal shafts of light to highlight the extreme precision of Cunha’s physical and vocal gestures. It is a transformative experience that privileges presence and silence as a collective voice.

Please note: Due to the requirement of total darkness, strictly no late admittance is permitted. Prepare for a sensory journey that will alter your perceptions and linger long after the lights return

SHOW INFORMATION
Venue: Braw Venues @ Hill Street – Venue 41
Stage: Alba
Dates: 7-15
Ticket Price £12 (£10)
Time: 22:10
Length: 45min