"1 HAVE YOU BEEN HERE BEFORE"

"2 NO THIS IS THE FIRST TIME"

In this live broadcast to the Pervasive Media Studio from the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester, director and artist Robert Wilson invites you into his astonishing aesthetic universe. Combining hundreds of striking images from throughout his prolific career, Wilson will provide an intimate self-portrait of his creative process.

Robert Wilson references his landmark original works for the stage such as Deafman Glance, A Letter for Queen Victoria, Einstein on the Beach (created with composer Philip Glass), the CIVIL warS, and The Black Rider, as well as his acclaimed work for the operatic and theatrical repertoire including his luminous stagings of Madame Butterly, Wagner's Ring Cycle, The Magic Flute, Ibsen's Peer Gynt and Heiner Mueller's Quartett. In particular Wilson will focus on his creation of The Life and Death of Marina Abramovic which premiered at the Manchester International Festival in July 2011.

About Robert Wilson

The New York Times described Robert Wilson as "a towering figure in the world of experimental theater." Wilson, born in 1941 in Waco Texas, is among the world's foremost theater and visual artists. His works for the stage unconventionally integrate a wide variety of artistic media, including dance, movement, lighting, sculpture, music, and text. His images are aesthetically striking and emotionally charged, and his productions have earned the acclaim of audiences and critics worldwide.

This performance will be streamed live to the The Pervasive Media Studio. It is part of State of the Arts the annual Arts Council England conference, with a programme of performances curated by Manchester International Festival in partnership with Cornerhouse, Whitworth Art Gallery, The Hallé and the Royal Northern College of Music.

This is a free event but booking is essential. Please collect your tickets at least 20 minutes before the start time.

Please note that this event has now SOLD OUT - please contact Box Office on 0117 927 5100 to join the waiting list.