Brighton Screendance Festival: Glitch, Grain, Ground

A selection of experimental dance films that work with grainy, faulty and glitchy images to explore experiences of migration, displacement and loss. Plus discussion with curator Claudia Kappenberg and guest speaker.

Age recommendation: 12+

Image: This Madness of Loving by Rola Shamas

Date and time
Saturday 14 November 2026
Times
1-2.30pm
Artist
Claudia Kappenburg
Location
Jamie Watton Creation Space at The Dance Space
Ticket Price
£PayWhatYouCan: £3/5/7/10 - suggested price £5
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