Performers needed for a performative intervention on Cambridge's legacy of Slavery

Within the finale of Dante's Inferno, we explore the College Chapel's legacy of slave-trading by staging a performative intervention about the Tobias Rustat memorial, a prolific slave trader in the 17th century. How? That's up to us. Poetry, dance, visual arts, projections. We have access to some funding as well. We would like to capture voices and ideas of interested students, particularly from BAME backgrounds. For a brief history on the memorial and efforts to get it removed, check out; https://www.jesus.cam.ac.uk/articles/statement-decision-consistory-court If you're passionate about this topic, please get in touch until 4th March and we will schedule a meeting.

• Tue 4th Mar, 19:00–22:00, Hell/ Jesus College Cambridge

🔥 INFERNO: AN IMMERSIVE DESCENT INTO HELL 🔥

What does sin mean to you? Step into a darkly surreal, wickedly funny, and unsettlingly introspective reimagining of Dante’s Inferno—a fully immersive experience blending live performance, shadow projections, aerial dance, and an interactive audio journey. Guided by fools, philosophers, and the Ferryman himself, you’ll navigate the circles of Hell, uncovering stories, secrets, and reflections on morality, shame, and historical accountability.

At the heart of the experience lies a confrontation with Cambridge’s legacy of slavery, culminating in a haunting intervention at the Tobias Rustat memorial—a reckoning with the past and a reflection on the sins we inherit and those we create. Create your own mask, leave your mark on origami reflections, and watch them burn in the final ritual.

📍 Jesus College, Master’s Garden & Chapel
📅 27th & 28th March
🎟 Free entry | Donations welcome

Contact bl554@cam.ac.uk before 4th Mar 2025 23:00 for more details.