Playground Festival

Fields of Tender by Dalija Acin Thelander & Company (Sweden)

JV H.O.M.E, Ashford

When & Where?

Next on:
Wed 27 May 2026 9:00am - 12:00pm

JV H.O.M.E, Ashford

Unit 27, Henwood Estate

Creative Enterprise Quarter

Javelin Way

Ashford

TN24 8FN

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A performer wearing a fluffy feather top and a mask has their hands wide open in front of a baby lying on their front. The background is dark with textured materials hanging from the ceiling
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Fields of Tender is an immersive dance performance for babies and young children created by leading dance artist and choreographer Dalija Acin Thelander.

Step into an enchanting and playful, dance performance, which immerses you in an imaginary world of tenderness, affection and love. 

Dance, music, sounds, extraordinary objects and interactive video projections welcome you into a calm and intimate space for relaxation.  

You’re invited to enjoy the performance freely and on your own terms. 

This is a durational show and audiences are invited to arrive, exit and re-enter the installation space as needed.  

DATES

6-24 months 

Wednesday 27 May 14:00-17:00

Thursday 28 May 10:00-13:00

Friday 29 May 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00

SEND shows

2-5 years

Wednesday 27 May 10:00 - 13:00  & Thursday 28 May 14:00 - 17:00

To book a SEND show, please email [email protected] to book your space 

Fields of Tender is designed to be enjoyed by children who experience complex and multiple barriers to access (often described as having PMLD) and neurodiverse children. Everyone is welcome.

Watch the trailer

  • A young child standing and touching the performers veil who is sat down

    Credit Krsto Vulović

  • A parent and baby are watching a performer. The performer is wearing a mask and kneeling on the floor mid performance. They have material on the top of their hand and sequins hanging down.

    Credit Krsto Vulović

  • Two children on the floor touching material from the show. One is holding a red sequin piece and the other is watching

    Credit Krsto Vulović

  • A young child standing and touching the performers hands. The performer is wearing a mask and is kneeling down with their hands up. They have materials hanging from their shoulders resembling wings.

    Credit Krsto Vulović

Credits
Concept, choreography and overall design:
Dalija Acin Thelander

In collaboration with and performed by:
Noah Hellwig, Jimmie Larsson, Jilda Hallin, pavleheidler

Music:
Thomas Jeker

Digital Animation and interactive technologies:
Filip Mikic

Supported by:
Supported by: Menų spaustuvė/Arts Printing House (Vilnius, Lithuania), Kulturhuset Dieselverkstaden (Stockholm, Sweden), Muzeum Susch / Art Stations Foundation CH (Susch, Switzerland), LaSala (Sabadell, Spain)

UK Tour Produced by Third Version Creative and Supported through public funding by Arts Council England.

With thanks to the London Embassy of Sweden for their support.

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