EUNIC Translation and Publishing Grants Booklet 2025
May 30, 2025
April – July 2025, Bradford
The European Season in Bradford 2025 is a vibrant season of performances, exhibitions, and cultural encounters across Bradford, celebrating the rich diversity of European cultures and their dialogue with local communities. Co-created with European and UK artists, the project places youth voices, shared identities, and artistic collaboration at its heart—offering new perspectives on what it means to belong in Bradford, in the UK, and in Europe today.
The season officially launched on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at the newly opened Loading Bay Theatre. The event was formally opened by His Excellency Pedro Serrano, EU Ambassador to the UK, who delivered a powerful keynote speech on the importance of nurturing and sustaining cultural ties between Europe and the UK. His remarks were followed by welcoming words from Shanaz Gulzar (Creative Director, Bradford 2025), Dan Bates (Executive Director, Bradford 2025), and Jeroen Deckmyn (President, EUNIC London), each highlighting the vital role of international collaboration within the UK City of Culture framework.
Programme Highlights
Palette(s) by Cie Moost (Switzerland)
7–9 April 2025 | The Beacon – Wibsey Park
An interactive dance and movement piece exploring rhythm, play, and shared public space.
More info here.
Brass Oranje (Netherlands)
12 April 2025 | Loading Bay Theatre
A spirited blend of street theatre and music turning the city into a festive celebration.
More info here.
Happy Hype (Switzerland)
27–28 May 2025 | The Beacon – Bowling Park
A high-energy performance celebrating queer joy, hype culture, and collective euphoria.
More info here.
Language: no broblem by Marah Haj Hussein (Belgium/Palestine)
17 June 2025 | Loading Bay Theatre
A witty, sharp video essay on language, accents, and diasporic identity in Europe.
More info here.
Your Best Guess (Portugal)
22–23 July 2025 | The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park
A playful and participatory theatre experience exploring assumptions and perception.
More info here.
Colosphere (Finland)
25–26 July 2025 | The Beacon – Cliffe Castle Park
An immersive, light-filled performance installation exploring memory and place.
More info here.
Tu i Tam / Tyt i Tam by Tim Smith & Marta Szymańska (UK/Poland)
3–27 July 2025 | Loading Bay
A moving photographic and audio project sharing stories of Polish migration to Bradford.
More info here.
European Season in Bradford 2025 is made possible through the partnership of EUNIC London, Bradford 2025, and the EU Delegation to the UK, with the support of Flanders House, Portuguese Embassy, Embassy of the Netherlands, Finnish Institute in the UK and Ireland, Embassy of Switzerland in the UK, and the British Council.
DISCOVER MORE HERE: https://bradford2025.co.uk
