Scheduled for July 2025, the Sixth Sense workshops offer a unique opportunity to explore the power of sensory perception in theatrical storytelling. Led by Ukrainian directors Kateryna Lukianenko and Daria Ivanova, the workshops will take a practical approach to exploring touch, hearing, smell and taste, and will help participants discover new ways to express emotions and tell stories.

Attendees will be introduced to the fundamentals of sensory theatre and provided with practical tools to create accessible and engaging performances. Through a series of exercises and creative activities, participants will learn to incorporate all five senses into their storytelling, making the stage more inclusive and meaningful for a diverse audience.

The programme also provides an opportunity to reflect on inclusivity in contemporary theatre and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by people with visual impairments.

The Sixth Sense workshops are ideal for anyone eager to develop their artistic skills, whether they are professional performers, in training, or simply curious. All activities are designed to be fully accessible to people with visual impairments.

The project includes three identical training programmes, each lasting 5 or 6 days, with a maximum of 15 participants to ensure a personalised learning experience.
Each programme culminates in a collective performance open to the public, which will be repeated in several locations. After each performance, the group will move to a new location, adapting the show and engaging with different audiences.

7-9 July 2025: Workshop in Gradisca d’Isonzo (Municipal Council Hall)
10 July: Performance in Gradisca d’Isonzo (City Council Hall)
11 July: Performance in Ronchi dei Legionari (Auditorium)
12 July: Performance in San Canzian d’Isonzo (House of Associations)

15-18 July 2025: Workshop in Turriaco (Council Hall)
18 July: Performance in Turriaco (Council Hall)
19 July: Performance in Staranzano (Sala Del Bianco)

22-24 July 2025: Workshop in Cormons ((Municipal Civic Hall)
25 July: Performance in Cormons (Municipal Civic Hall)
26 July: Performance in Romans d’Isonzo (Casa Candussi)

Kateryna Lukianenko
Ukrainian director and playwright Kateryna Lukianenko is the founder of the Sixth Sense project. With a background in Puppet Theatre Arts and a PhD in Puppet Theatre from the National University of Kyiv, she has developed a distinctive theatrical approach that stimulates the senses in innovative ways, independently of sight. She has presented her project at numerous international festivals, using theatre as a means of promoting inclusivity and creativity.

Daria Ivanova
President of UNIMA Ukraine and professor at the National University of Kyiv, Daria Ivanova is a prominent figure in the international puppet theatre scene. As a mentor and advocate for the Sixth Sense project, she promotes dialogue and accessibility in theatre, aiming to create inclusive experiences for all and paying particular attention to blind and visually impaired audiences.

With a maximum of 15 participants per workshop, places are limited to ensure an intensive and personalised training experience.
To apply, please send your CV to limitless@compagniabrat.it.