Sing The Body Electric
Artwork by Tony Stiles.

Sing The Body Electric

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 2

classified  Sing The Body Electric
Sing The Body Electric​ Collection 2
Until Sun 5 Jan
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.

Previous exhibitions in this programme

Sing The Body Electric​ Collection 1

classified  Sing The Body Electric
Sing The Body Electric​ Collection 1
Please note: This event took place in Nov 2024
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.

“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 visit Undershed you need to book one of the timed slots. Please turn up for the beginning of your time slot. 
Please note if you are more than 20 minutes late, you will not be able to enter the exhibition. 

To avoid disappointment, we recommend you book tickets for Undershed in advance - you can do  this 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 and please arrive at the start of your time slot 

Prices

Mon - Fri before 16:00

£8.50 full / £5.00 concessions, 24 or under, disabled people and wheelchair users (plus 12% booking fee*)

Mon - Fri after 16:00 and weekends

£11.00 full / £8.50 concessions / £5.00 24 or under, disabled people and wheelchair users(plus 12% booking fee*)

*Booking fee applies to online and phone bookings only

Ticket offers and Group bookings

Group booking: Buy six or more tickets for a slot and get 20% off. To book this discount please contact Box Office in person or call 0117 927 5100.

Private booking: Book an entire slot for you and up to 11 other people for £100. To book a private slot please contact Box Office in person or call 0117 927 5100.

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. Disabled people and wheelchair users can come to any slot on any day for £5.00.

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:

  • 12:30 – 18:45 from Monday to Wednesday, 

  • 12:30 – 20:30 on Thursday and Friday, 

  • 11:15 - 21:00 on Saturday,

  •  10:00 - 19:45 on Sunday.  

To visit Undershed you need to book one of the timed slots and turn up at the beginning of your time slot. 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. 

 

 

Some of artworks do have access requirements. You can find out more information about them on our Access at Undershed page. 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.

Your ticket gives you access for 60 minutes from the start of your booked session -  this will give you plenty of time to experience all the artworks in the Collection. 
Please note if you are more than 20 minutes late, you will not be able to enter the exhibition.  

 

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.

Any technological hardware that you use as part of the artworks will be cleaned by the Gallery Assistants on a regular basis.  

Sing The Body Electric  Collection 2 is suitable for children aged 10 and over.

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

Yes, we welcome resting at any point while you’re in Undershed. There is seating in both the welcome area and in the exhibition space. There are also yoga mats and blankets should you need to lie down at any point - and please speak to the Gallery Assistants if so.

If you are more than 20 minutes late, you will not be able to entre 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. If you prefer a quieter slot, we have introduced Relaxed Visits and Masked and Socially Distanced Visits, which both have reduced capacities.

We are currently evolving the Undershed model. We are likely to produce two themed and curated shows a year, plus a series of takeovers and showcases. We will issue a formal call for ideas based around our themes twice a year - look out for the first of these in early 2025. If you would like the Undershed curatorial team to consider your work outside of these themes, please fill out this form.

Sing the Body Electric Collection 2 is not suitable for children under 10 and some of the artwork would be difficult to experience whilst looking after a baby by yourself. 

We have programmed a Gallery Babies session on Thu 19 Dec at 14:00.  Come with your baby (12months and under) and a companion so each of you can take turns to go into the exhibition. The Gallery Babies session includes a 2 for the price of 1 ticket and there is limited availability. Booking for this Gallery Baby slot is open now.

Yes you can - please check the Calendar to find one our Relaxed Visit slots. To be kept informed about Relaxed slots and other accessible events please sign up to our Accessible Mailing List. You can also let us know about your access requirements by signing up to our Access Register.

What to expect during a Relaxed Visit to Undershed:

  • Maximum of 6 people in the space so you can spend longer with each of the artworks 
  • Gallery Assistants will have more time to spend with you if you need them and explain what to expect so you can choose which if the artworks you are comfortable to try.
  • More seating options for you to rest and relax.
  • The welcome space is a quiet space where you can chill out if you need it.

Yes you can - please check the Calendar to find one our Masked and Socially Distanced slots. To be kept informed about Masked and Socially Distanced slots and other accessible events please sign up to our Accessible Mailing List. You can also let us know about your access requirements by signing up to our Access Register.

What to expect during a Masked and Socially Distanced Visit? (MSD):

  • Maximum of 4 visitors in the space.
  • Our Gallery Assistants will also be wearing masks.
  • Gallery Assistants will have more time to spend with you if you need them and explain what to expect so you can choose which if the artworks you are comfortable to try.
  • More seating options will available for you to rest and relax.
  • These events are open to everyone, but are part of our offer for audiences and customers who would rather they had more space and less people in the exhibition.
  • For this reason mask wearing is mandatory throughout your visit if you're not exempt.

Yes there is - you can listen to Amy Rose, Curator of Undershed talk about Collection 2 here. You will just need your phone and some headphones.

 

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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