In Touch

in Development

‘…our society is becoming increasingly ‘touch hungry’ because of the reduction in social tactile interactions.’
(Gallace and Spence, 2014, 9)

The sense of touch is the first of the senses to develop in the womb, arguably remaining the most emotionally central throughout our lives. Touch orients us to the world and connects us to each other. Touch and proprioception are essential for human health and happiness, both physical and mental. But in a world dominated by social media and digital technology our social tactile interactions become less and studies reveal that we are becoming ‘touch hungry’.

In Touch (in development) is an immersive, embodied performance, installation and teaching methodology exploring tactile memory and ‘touch hunger’.

Helen was honoured to be the Bogliasco 2024 Theatre Fellow to research and develop this project.