Next week’s event at University of East London invites people from all walks of life to participate in a living, breathing, evolving performance piece

Flyer for Climaction event at University of East London

Generously funded by Arts Council England and created by filmmaker and producer Ana de Matos, CLIMACTION brings together students, climate activists, and local communities through a week-long series of collaborative workshops led by acclaimed international performer and director Yael Karavan.

Developed between 19–23 May (10:00am – 5:00pm daily), the project culminates in a striking live performance on 24 May 2025, from 3:00pm to 5:00pm, with audiences joining both in person and online.

The work invites people from all walks of life to participate in a living, breathing, evolving performance piece that brings the global climate narrative down to a personal, human scale.

Ana de Matos, filmaker and producer of Climaction: “In challenging times, creativity is resistance. CLIMACTION is where we stand together – and let the Earth speak through us.”

Yael Karavan, Performance Director of Climaction: “My question is: how can I inspire audiences to become more sensitive and open to the world around them? And how can I reach those who are unaware of—or unwilling to face—what’s coming, without threats or preaching, but with openness, creativity and a sense of togetherness? Because in the end, we’re all in this together.”

• EVENT DETAILS
• Workshop Creation Week
19–23 May | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Final Performance & Community Event
Saturday 24 May | 3:00 – 5:00 PM
In-Person & Livestreamed | Free Entry
Booking: Eventbrite – Climaction

This free, site-responsive performance addresses the climate emergency through the lens of collective action and live art.

Presented by Camaye Arts Production and the University of East London www.cameyearts.org

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