Sing The Body Electric
Artwork by Tony Stiles.

Sing The Body Electric

Programme

Sat 26 Oct - Sun 22 Dec

Moving, touching, seeing and feeling. The first exhibition at Undershed is all about the body.

How do we get out of our heads, into our senses – and meet the world in a new way?

With artworks from Australia, Belgium, Canada, Korea and the UK, Undershed opens its doors and invites you into a brand-new space for experiencing immersive stories.

The exhibition is split into two collections:

You can explore both Collections below and book tickets.


Upcoming exhibitions in this programme

Sing The Body Electric​ Collection 1

classified  Sing The Body Electric
Sing The Body Electric​ Collection 2
Sat 26 Oct - Sun 24 Nov
Immersive Exhibition

With four artworks that explore tactile contact and gesture, this unique collection explores how our bodies engage with the people and environments that surround us.

Sing The Body Electric​ Collection 2

classified  Sing The Body Electric
Sing The Body Electric​ Collection 1
Fri 29 Nov - Sun 22 Dec
Immersive Exhibition

The second collection in Undershed explores what lies just beyond the edge of our perception and is revealed through unusual ways of encountering a story.

“I want to experiment with what interactivity and participation can mean in this new kind of gallery. Everyone is invited in with an atmosphere of warmth, curiosity, and the spirit of play.”

More information

To avoid disappointment we recommend you book tickets for Undershed in advance online, in person at Watershed Box Office, or by calling the team on 0117 927 5100.

Your ticket gives you access for 60 minutes, so take your time exploring the artworks.

Unless otherwise stated the cost of a ticket to Undershed is as follows:

Mon - Fri before 16:00

£8.50 full / £5.00 concessions / £5.00 24 or under (plus 12% booking fee*)

Mon - Fri after 16:00 and weekends

£11.00 full / £8.50 concessions / £5.00 24 or under (plus 12% booking fee*)

*Booking fee applies to online and phone bookings only

Ticket offer

Buy a ticket for Collection 1 and Collection 2 and get 20% off. Offer is applied automatically when you book both Collections at the same time online.

Concessions

Concessions apply to Full Time Students, Job Seekers Allowance and Employment Support Allowance, 66+ who have retired, Equity and BECTU members and disabled people.

Where applicable please produce proof of eligibility when collecting a ticket.

You can find out more information about Access at Undershed here. If we can do anything to make your visit to Undershed easier, please get in touch with us - just email communications@watershed.co.uk and we'll be happy to help.

Frequently asked questions

You can visit Undershed from 14:00 - 20:30 from Monday to Friday, 11:15 - 21:00 on Saturday, and 10:00 - 19:45 on Sunday. There are timed slots you can choose from throughout the day and we recommend you book in advance to avoid disappointment. To avoid any surprises, check the programme details in advance to view the specific schedule of the exhibition or event that you're interested in visiting.

Your ticket gives you access for 60 minutes. This gives you plenty of time to experience all the artworks in the Collection.

Yes, in the welcome area of the Undershed there are spaces to leave your belongings while you are inside the exhibition. A Gallery Assistant will be in this area at all times.

No - but the Café & Bar is on the first floor for refreshments before and after your visit to Undershed.

Yes - but please refrain from taking or sharing images of people without permission whilst they are participating in the work.

The Undershed Gallery Assistant is in the space to support visitor engagement with all artworks. Any earphones, VR headsets or tactile materials will be cleaned on a 90 minute rotation.

Sing The Body Electric is suitable for children aged 12 and over.

Yes. You are welcome to use any of the toilet facilities in Watershed then come back into the space.

Yes. There is a sofa in the welcome area, and seating in the exhibition space.

If you are more than 20 minutes late, you will not be allowed into the exhibition. So please arrive just before the time stated on your ticket.

Don't worry, if the artworks use unfamiliar technologies, the Gallery Assistants will always be there to help you work out what to do.

The duration of each piece varies, and you don't have to stay for the full time. Your ticket allows you access for 60 minutes, which is more than enough time to experience every artwork in the Collection, so there's no need to rush. You can return to an artwork if you like, and you don't need to experience them in a particular order.

There is a capacity of 12 for each bookable slot. We will be introducing reduced capacity slots, for people who may prefer a quieter visit, soon.

Undershed is new space for us and we're excited to welcome you to it. We know there will be things we can improve on and adapt. Please send us your thoughts and any outstanding questions you have - email us on communications@watershed.co.uk or have a chat with one of our Gallery Assistants.

Visiting Undershed for the first time

Undershed Gallery is located on the ground floor of Watershed - the entrance is to the right of the Box Office desk. If you haven't visited Watershed before, check out our Visit page for access, location and transport information.

Arrive at Undershed before the start time on your ticket. A Gallery Assistant will greet you in the welcome area, talk you through what to expect from the artworks, show you the technology, and answer any questions you may have. 

When you are ready, you can move forwards through some curtains and enter the Exhibition space. Your ticket gives you access for 60 minutes, so take your time exploring the artworks.


A close up of a hand on flesh under a yellow and grey filter.

Artwork by Tony Stiles

What is Undershed?

Undershed is a new gallery for showing the best immersive and interactive artwork from all over the world. The first of its kind in Bristol and rare across the UK – this dedicated space will stage themed exhibitions that change every few months.

Undershed is a place to come together and experiment with new forms of storytelling. Come on in, keep an open mind and tell us what you think.

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