INLET

INLET - About walls and borders

INLET is a contemporary dance production by Saeed Hani inspired by the legend of Romulus and Remus and the symbolic meaning of Rome’s city walls. The work explores the role of walls and borders throughout human history and reflects on their impact on our lives today. Growing up in the Middle East, Hani experienced how borders can shape not only territories but also identities, freedoms, and ways of thinking. Through movement, the performance examines themes of separation, belonging, fear, vulnerability, resistance, and the human desire for connection. At the center of INLET is the body itself. Through powerful physicality and striking visual imagery, the performers create an immersive experience that invites audiences to reflect on the visible and invisible boundaries that influence human relationships and society. Rather than offering clear answers, the work encourages questions about the systems, fears, and divisions that continue to shape the contemporary world.

Since its premiere, INLET has been presented internationally in Luxembourg, Germany, Greece, Mexico, and at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025. The production received a nomination for The List Festival Award for Best Dance, Circus & Physical Theatre Show and has connected with audiences across a wide range of cultural contexts.

INLET is a reflection on borders, freedom, and coexistence - an invitation to reconsider the walls we build around ourselves and one another.