Body of Work | Michael Turinsky (Austria)

TypeTheatre/Dance

LocationSala Wielka

Hour

d. 19

Datum 2.12.2026

Price

PLN 50 (n), PLN 40 (u, OzN), PLN 41 (OzN with assistance)

After the performance, we invite you to talk with the artist.

“Work Body” is a performance inspired by the poem “Le ceneri di

Gramsci” (“Ashes of Gramsci”), which Pier Paolo Pasolini dedicated to Antonio

Gramsci, co-founder of the Italian Communist Party, and at the same time

a person with a physical disability. Turinsky uses sensual and

Pasolini's intellectual tribute to the Marxist thinker, to

“Work Body” find answer to general right-wing turn, steeped

Fantasies about masculinity.

Building, singing, speaking or dancing Turinsky undermines

separation between mental and physical work. It also tries to define what today

is a working class and looks at the role of labor in

the formation of identity. It goes beyond the categories of value creation

whether alienation and formulates a critical response to right-wing populism

increasingly present in the modern world.

“Work Body” creates space for resonances between the body

“Disabled” and “working”. This is how Turinsky puts in the center

of our attention those physicalities that are usually pushed to the sidelines

Representation.

It's an evening on the border

performative intervention, concert and political agitation.

concept, choreography, lyrics, performance: Michael Turinsky

music, lyrics, performance: Tian

Rat water

scenography, costumes: Jenny Schleif

lighting design: Max Rux

Dramaturgy consultancy: Chris

Standfest

artistic collaboration: Liv Schellander

production: Anna Gräsel

produced by: Verein für philosophische Praxis

co-production: Tanzquartier Wien, Theater RAMPE Stuttgart with the support of the Faculty

Culture of the City of Vienna and the Federal Ministry of Arts

Michael Turinsky — artist and theorist (academician) with disabilities

physical, living in Vienna. It works at the junction of contemporary dance and performance,

disability and political and aesthetic theory. After graduation

in philosophy at the University of Vienna Turinsky in 2006 began to delve into

Get into the world of inclusive dance. The next step was to question the concept

inclusiveness and the definition of one's own artistic practice — which between

others explore the refractory materiality of the body in the processes of subversion — as “choreography”

crip”. His solo performance “Precarious Moves” won an award in 2021

Nestroy in the category of best off production. In 2023, Turinsky was

honored with the award for outstanding artist, awarded by the Federal

Ministry of Arts, Culture, Civil Service and Sport.

TO PUT IT SIMPLY, THAT IS

INFORMATION IN PLAIN LANGUAGE:

“Work Body” is a performance that combines dance, music, singing and

the word.

The inspiration for its creation was the poem “Ashes of Gramsci”. Its author is

Pier Paolo Pasolini. He dedicated this poem to Antonio Gramsci. Gramsci was

He was one of the founders of the Italian Communist Party. He had a disability

physical.

In the play, Turinsky refers to a poem by Pasolini. He talks about

physical labor and the human body. He wonders if we still share work

into two different types: physical labor (that is: the work we do with our

body) and mental work (which we do by thinking). Explores who people are today

working and how work affects who we are. The artist opposes

right-wing views, which often combine masculinity with power and domination.

“Work Body” is a combination of performance, concert and performance

political.

It encourages reflection on work, disability, equality and

the place of different people in society.

Ø

movement performance with spoken text in the language

English, translation into Polish in the form of subtitles,

performance without audio description,

suggested age: 14+

duration: approx. 90 minutes,

Ø Tickets:

A person with a disability is entitled to a ticket

relief. This ticket will be verified based on the statement

about disability.

A person with a disability who needs assistance can purchase a discount ticket

at a price of 1 PLN higher than indicated in the price list. As part of this

of the ticket, she is guaranteed admission together with an assistant. This ticket

will

verified on the basis of a disability statement.

seats for the public (max. 150 people)

are located in the space of the stage; you can sit on the floor, on the couch or

chairs. The places are unnumbered,

people with alternative motor skills and/or having

problems with movement, they will be able to enter the hall before the performance in

in the first place,

In some scenes of the show, he appears

louder music and sounds of construction power tools,

in some scenes of the performance in the hall reigns

semi-darkness,

People who like to know what

to expect in a new place, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the “Preliminary Guide” about CK ZAMEK and the list of toilets for people with mobility disabilities.

HOW TO

GET TO THE CASTLE CULTURAL CENTER?

The main entrance to the ZAMEK Culture Centre is from Święty Street

Marcin. It is also available for wheelchair users. To the person

with visual impairment we can provide assistance in moving

in the space of CK ZAMEK and in reaching the building from the nearest

environment. If you need support in this regard, please write to Anna

Pawłowska: a.pawlowska@ckzamek.pl.

More information in the “Accessibility” tab on our website.

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A vertically oriented photo of a man kneeling on a stage in blue lighting. He is wearing a denim jumpsuit superimposed over a dark T-shirt. He tilts his head back, his mouth is open and his arms are spread out. The background is dark.