After (2025)
Ritual for the aftermath of sexual violence
Duration: 60 minutes
Premiere: May 2025, Tilburg, Netherlands, July 2025, Orivesi, Finland
Choreographer & performer: Tuulia Soininen
Artistic mentor: Elina Pirinen
Dramaturge: Meri-Maija Näykki
Research mentor: Mariella Greil
Supporters: Yrjö Sirolan Säätiö, Fontys & Codarts


“bold”, “brave” and “unforgettably moving”
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After is a raw and intimate solo performance exploring the aftermath of sexual violence through feminist performance art and embodied storytelling. Blending physical intensity with poetic imagery, the piece challenges dominant narratives of victimhood.
Inspired by modern day rape myths and mythical depictions of women, After invites audiences into a complex journey of reclaiming agency. Fleshy, darkly humorous and deeply moving, After is a powerful testament to the role of art in making the unspeakable visible.
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Content notes: partial nudity, not suitable for children

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