19:00-20:00, Friday 3rd October 2025
The Cockpit
Performed by: Ololyga
Bitter Visions: By Order of Hildegard is an R&D work inspired by Hildegard von Bingen’s 12th-century morality play Ordo Virtutum. This reimagining invites audiences into an immersive, meditative experience which fuses medieval plainchant with ambient electronic soundscapes.
Bitter Visions follows the demise of the Soul, who becomes estranged from her fellow Virtues after being seduced by the Devil. Through her journey, Ololyga re-examines notions of female desire and virtue, whilst confronting ongoing debates around sexual agency and bodily autonomy. Drawing upon medieval monastic traditions of chant and meditation, Bitter Visions invites audiences into a visceral and immersive sonic experience, channeling Hildegard’s belief in music as a divine and healing force that can bridge body, soul, and cosmos.
Age range: All ages, but mostly adults
In a festival of new work, please note that shows may overrun.
Curated by Florence Carruthers-Andrews and Performed by Ololyga
Venue: The Cockpit, Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EH.
On the same day:
The Soul: Florence Carruthers-Andrews The Devil: Eleanor Westbrook The Virtues: Hestor Dart, Miranda Ostler, Amy Kearsley Queen Humility: Lydia Ward Victory: Emily Beech Discretion: Sara Knight Mercy: Issy Roberts Costume Designer/Maker: Bea Viña Audio Operator: Finn Lacey
The Soul: Florence Carruthers-Andrews
The Devil: Eleanor Westbrook
The Virtues: Hestor Dart, Miranda Ostler, Amy Kearsley
Queen Humility: Lydia Ward
Victory: Emily Beech
Discretion: Sara Knight
Mercy: Issy Roberts
Costume Designer/Maker: Bea Viña
Audio Operator: Finn Lacey