We’re thrilled to continue working with dance/theater/film artist Megumi Eda, providing some developmental support for two of her upcoming projects: her autobiographical one-woman show FISH άɪ LENS and her workshop the following weekend: “Turning Your Story Into Movement: An Autobiographical Workshop.” Fish άɪ lens will be presented by FABRICAEUROPA at the PARC Performing Arts Research Centre in Firenze, Italy on Sept 20 and 21, 2025. The three-day workshop will take place the following weekend, September 26–28, 2025 at EDEN Studio 300 in Berlin, Germany,
Fish άɪ lens is a multidisciplinary solo dance performance by Megumi Eda — a kaleidoscopic self-portrait told through movement, memory, and a touch of mischief. Spanning six cities and six pivotal chapters – Nagano, Hamburg, Amsterdam, London, New York, and Berlin — this autobiographical journey captures her escape from Japan at 16 to chase ballet dreams, only to find herself in a world of cultural confusion, comic missteps, and transformative self-discovery.
Much like a fisheye lens, Megumi’s perspective bends and reframes the familiar into something startling and new. The piece explores not only the pursuit of art across continents but also the delicate balance of being both mother and artist, a choice Megumi has embraced with courage and complexity.
At the heart of the performance is a rich creative collaboration. Guiding the process from behind the scenes is stage director Shintaro Oue, a teenage friend Megumi had not seen in 30 years, whose reconnection brings humor, insight, and emotional resonance. Adding a dynamic sonic layer is special guest musician Kazuhisa Uchihashi, performing live to create a soundscape that breathes with the performance itself.
Blending past and present, East and West, memory and movement, fish άɪ lens invites audiences into a textured, emotionally vivid world—where perspective shifts, stories collide, and identity is constantly remade.
https://fabbricaeuropa.net/en/events/megumi-eda-fish-eye-lens/
“Turning Your Story Into Movement: An Autobiographical Workshop” is a three-day workshop for artists, movers, and anyone ready to explore autobiography through the body. Participants will create their own autobiographical pieces. The process will draw from Megumi’s own creative journey, inspirations, and her many years of experience as a dancer. You don’t need to be a dancer to join — though dancers are of course welcome! This workshop is for anyone who wants to reflect on their life, face their own story, or expand their creative approach to performance.
https://www.megumieda.com/workshop-info
“Turning Your Story Into Movement: An Autobiographical Workshop”