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  • TdU Wien Autumn Retreat in Ostia (Roma, IT): Aware Activism

    TdU Wien Autumn Retreat in Ostia (Roma, IT): Aware Activism

    TdU Wien Autumn Retreat in Ostia (Roma): Aware Activism

    As we do every year at the end of October, we are once again organising the TdU Vienna Autumn Retreat in 2026. This time, we’re heading to the seaside in Ostia (Rome) and will be guided by Hanin Tarabay, who will lead a workshop on ‘Aware Activism’.

    Aware Activism: A Trauma-Informed Laboratory

    Aware Activism is a creative and reflective space for activists, community workers and everyone that is interested to explore what activism means for them, their causes, and their values through a trauma-informed lens. Using Theatre of the Oppressed, Playback Theatre, and storytelling, we will reflect on how trauma, personal, collective, and structural, shapes our paths of activism, and how we can cultivate resilience, prevent burnout, and nurture healthier, more supportive activist communities. Drawing on Hanin´s experience as an activist through theater and art in Palestine, we will also look at examples of resilience from the Palestinian struggle, offering insights that can inspire and deepen awareness both in solidarity movements and in local struggles for justice and dignity around the world.

    Hanin Tarabay is a Palestinian theater maker and trainer who works as a freelance artist across Palestine, the Arab world, and Europe. She tackles oppression and build creative solidarity networks, using the techniques of Theatre of the Oppressed, Storytelling and Playback Theatre.

    The workshops will take place both at the premises of our wonderful partner organisation, Affabulazione, and at the Teatro del Lido in Ostia.

    Main workshop language will be English, German translation is possible.

    Dates: 29 October to 1 November (Please note: departure from Vienna by night train on the evening of Wednesday 28 October; return journey by night train on the evening of Sunday 1 November; arrival in Vienna on the morning of Monday 2 November).

    Programme:

    28 October, evening: Departure from Vienna, couchette on the night train

    29 October: Arrival in Ostia, opening workshop in the afternoon

    30 Oct: Workshop in the morning and afternoon

    31 Oct: Morning free, workshop in the afternoon

    1 Nov: Closing session, free afternoon in Rome,

    evening: Departure from Rome, couchette on the night train

    2 Nov: Morning: Arrival in Vienna

    Costs: The costs for travel, accommodation and meals will be covered for TdU Vienna members resident in Austria (co-funded by the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme)! If you are not yet a member, please state this when registering so that we can get in touch with you.

    Registration: please register here until latest 25.9.2026

    For any questions please feel free to contact Linda: linda.raule@tdu-wien.at

     

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    TdU Wien Automn Retreat in Ostia (Roma): Aware Activism

    Wie jedes Jahr Ende Oktober laden wir auch 2026 zum TdU Wien Herbst-Retreat. Diesmal fahren wir ans Meer in Ostia (Rom) und lassen uns von Hanin Tarabay als Workshopleiterin zu “Aware Activism” begleiten.

    Aware Activism: Ein traumainformiertes Labor

    „Aware Activism“ ist ein kreativer und reflektierender Raum für Aktivist*innen Sozialarbeiter*innen und alle, die interssiert sind, um aus einer traumainformierten Perspektive zu ergründen, was Aktivismus für sie, ihre Anliegen und ihre Werte bedeutet. Mithilfe des Theaters der Unterdrückten, des Playback-Theaters und des Geschichtenerzählens werden wir darüber nachdenken, wie Traumata – persönliche, kollektive und strukturelle – unseren Weg im Aktivismus prägen und wie wir Resilienz stärken, Burnout vorbeugen und gesündere, unterstützendere Aktivist*innen-Gemeinschaften fördern können. Ausgehend von Hanins Erfahrungen als Aktivistin durch Theater und Kunst in Palästina werden wir uns zudem Beispiele für Resilienz ansehen und Einblicke gewinnen, die sowohl in Solidaritätsbewegungen als auch in lokalen Kämpfen für Gerechtigkeit und Würde weltweit inspirieren und unser Bewusstsein vertiefen können.

    Hanin Tarabay ist eine palästinensische Theatermacherin und Trainerin, die als freischaffende Künstlerin in Palästina, der arabischen Welt und Europa tätig ist. Sie setzt sich gegen Unterdrückung ein und baut kreative Solidaritätsnetzwerke auf, wobei sie die Techniken des Theaters der Unterdrückten, des Storytelling und des Playback-Theaters einsetzt.

    Die Workshops finden sowohl in den Räumlichkeiten unserer tollen Partnerorganisation Affabulazione als auch im Teatro del Lido in Ostia statt. 

    Der Workshop findet auf Englisch statt, deutsche Flüsterübersetzung ist möglich.

    Datum: 29.10. bis 01.11. (Achtung: Abreise in Wien mit dem Nachtzug am Mittwoch 28.10. abends, Rückfahrt mit dem Nachtzug am Sonntag 01.11. abends, Ankunft in Wien am Montag 2.11. morgens).

    Programm:

    28.10. abends: Abreise aus Wien, Liegewagen im Nachtzug

    29.10. Ankunft in Ostia, Nachmittags Eröffnungsworkshop

    30.10. Workshop vormittags und nachmittags

    31.10. freier Vormittag, Nachmittags Workshop

    1.11. Absschlusssession, freier Nachmittag in Rom,

    abends: Abreise aus Rom, Liegewagen im Nachtzug

    2.11. morgens: Ankunft in Wien 

    Kosten: Die Kosten für die Reise, Unterkunft und Verpflegung werden für TdU Wien Mitklits mit Wohnsitz Österreich übernommen (ko-finanziert durch Erasmus+ der Europäischen Union)! Wenn du noch kein Mitklit bist, gebe das bitte bei der Anmeldung an, damit wir uns mit dir in Verbindung setzen können.

    Anmeldung: Melde dich verbindlich bis 25.09.2026 hier an.

    Für offene Fragen melde dich gerne bei Linda: linda.raule@tdu-wien.at

  • Move & Play in Solidarity – Somatic and Theatre Weekend Retreat for Workers in Social Justice Movements

    Move & Play in Solidarity – Somatic and Theatre Weekend Retreat for Workers in Social Justice Movements

    24.-26.4.2026
    Tàbor (Czech Republic)

    In the heat of activism and our attention on righting injustices in the world, we often prioritize the “movement” out there while neglecting the movement within. Our nervous systems are shaped by systemic oppression, and our strategies for liberation can inadvertently replicate the very patterns we seek to dismantle. We find ourselves steeped in overwork, self-neglect, chronic stress, communication difficulties and irreconcilable interpersonal and intracollective conflicts, which make us sometimes want to give up activism altogether.

    This 3-day spring retreat offers a sanctuary for activists to regenerate and learn new skills to stay sane. Politicized somatics broadens our capacity to hold complexity and helps us build resilience and stay aligned with our values in the face of pressure from within and without. Theatre of the Oppressed gives us a creative, playful way to externalize our struggles and rehearse the revolution. We will weave these two modalities together.

    Who is this retreat for?
    This retreat is for FLINTA* community organizers and activists who are:
    • Longing to reconnect with their bodies and manage stress
    • Looking for tools to work with internal conflicts and keep hope alive in collectives
    • Ready to move beyond intellectual debate and into embodied practices
    • Need some rest and regeneration!

    With FLINTA*, we mean Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Non-binary, Trans, and Asexual people, as well as * Everyone in between. It must be emphasized that FLINTA* does not just mean Fem and that it stands for a variety of genders and identities, which also includes the diversity of physical appearances.

    Trainers
    Glynis Hull-Rochelle (she/they), based in Prague, is a queer feminist somatic coach and dramatherapist, practitioner and teacher of politicized somatics and active all her life in social and climate justice movements. Over the past decade, Glynis has been dedicated to facilitating supportive, educational, social and activist spaces for vulnerable groups, including queer/trans youth, teens in the foster care system and survivors of sexualized violence. She is also involved in international projects merging contemporary circus and wellbeing. Glynis believes in the healing power of imagination and play, and weaves circus arts, movement and song into all of her work. Her aim is to contribute to a world of dignity, safety, belonging, joy and creativity for all! formnflow.org

    Kiara Gezels (they/them), based in Vienna, is a participatory theatre maker and community organizer active in social justice movements. With a background in Theatre of the Oppressed, they work as a theatre educator at TO Vienna, focusing primarily on topics related to queer feminism and climate activism. In their work, Kiara emphasizes an activist approach and combines TO methods with clowning.

    Location
    The retreat will take place at CESTA in Tabor, an iconic alternative venue on the edge of the city bordering a lovely natural area, in shared bedrooms (or option to bring a tent) with fresh vegan food. CESTA is housed in an old mill at the edge of the beautiful scenic town of Tabor, set in a lovely green park with a stream running by. Bought by artists from the U.S. just after 1989, the founders slowly but surely integrated into the community. The space has a long history in the Czech leftist/alternative scene, hosting artists of all kinds and supporting local and international music, theater and social/climate justice projects.

    Hardfacts
    Arrival: 24th in the morning. Program start after lunch.
    Departure: 26th after lunch.
    No previous experience is necessary.
    Registrations until 30th of March through this link.
    This workshop is free of costs.

     

     

    Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or OeAD-GmbH. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

     

     

  • TdU Wien Retreat in Budapest

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    TdU Wien Retreat in Budapest The TdU Wien Retreat is back! It’s aimed at people who have had enough of the world’s crises and who feel like they’re despaired about the current political situation and wondering what’s next. We want to take a few days around Thanksgiving and All Saints’ Day to relax, unwind, and reflect on the past year, both politically and personally. There will also be time to consciously look to the future and to playfully examine our personal issues by exploring multiple crises through theater. It’s also a time for community and enjoying life. We’ll visit a playback theater organization and explore, among other things, this form of theater that improvises personal stories. Theater of the Oppressed exercises and rituals will also be included. The program also leaves space for your ideas and activities related to the topic. Leisure time and exploring Budapest will certainly not be neglected either.

    Program language: English and German with whispered translation. When and where? Budapest, October 30th to November 2nd Departure from Vienna on the afternoon of October 30th, arrival in Vienna on the evening of November 2nd. All costs (travel, accommodation, and meals) can be covered by Erasmus+ if you are a member of the TdU Vienna.

    Please register with this link: https://form.jotform.com/252534060956357 

     

    Der TdU Wien Retreat ist wieder da! Es richtet sich an Personen, die von der Krisenhaftigkeit der Welt gerade zu viel haben, und die das Gefühl haben, an den politischen Verhältnissen zu (ver-)zweifeln und sich fragen, wie es weiter gehen soll. Wir wollen uns rund um Erntedank und Allerheiligen einige Tage Zeit nehmen, um zu entspannen, zur Ruhe zu kommen, und auf das letzte Jahr politisch und persönlich zurückzublicken. Außerdem ist Raum, bewusst in die Zukunft zu gucken und unseren persönlichen Themen in der Auseinandersetzung mit Vielfachkrisen mit Theater zu begegnen und spielerisch unter die Lupe zu nehmen. Es ist auch eine Zeit für Gemeinschaft und zum Leben genießen. Wir besuchen eine Playbacktheaterorganisation und beschäftigen uns u.a. mit dieser Theaterform, die persönlich erlebte Geschichten improvisiert auf die Bühne bringt. Theater der Unterdrückten Übungen und Rituale haben ebenfalls Platz. Das Programm hat auch Raum für eure Ideen und Angebote rund um das Thema. Freizeit und Budapest entdecken kommt sicher auch nicht zu kurz. Programmsprache: Englisch und Deutsch mit jeweiliger Flüsterübersetzung Wann und Wo? Budapest, 30.10. Bis 2.11. Abfahrt Wien am 30.10. Nachmittags, Ankunft in Wien 2.11. Abends alle Kosten (Reise, Unterkunft und Essen) können von Erasmus+ übernommen werden, wenn ihr Mitglied beim TdU Wien seid. Anmeldung unter https://form.jotform.com/252534060956357