Shibari Performance Cape Town: an evening with international guests! 3rd birthday play party!

Local Kinbaku practitioners Sudo (he/they) and FireLily (she/her) will open the performance evening with a tie exploring intense restriction in suspension.

After a short break, our international performers HenRigger (he/him) and A-typeSub (she/her) will delight us all with a display in exposure, playfulness, endurance and pet play in a strenuous and dynamic suspension. We are truly excited to have these practitioners share with us! This is a rare treat!

After all this crazy excitement we can let our hair down for a play party celebrating the 3rd birthday of Embodiment. Expect uninhibited tying, a Shibari bondage photo shoot and some gorgeous cupcakes. If you are keen to attend this celebratory get together make sure to purchase a comprehensive ticket.

Events start promptly at 19:00. Please DM us via Instagram if you are running late. Doors are open from 18:00 for socializing and Beerworks will be open for pizza orders before the event starts. Doors will be closed at 19:05 sharp. We will be strict about this. Please have your tickets ready to be scanned on arrival. 

Play party and photo shoot will start at approximately 21:30 and end at 1am.

Embodiment Rope Space is a welcoming and safe(r) space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies. We practice rope communally and host occasional workshops for upskilling the community. Rope is never safe, there are only ways to do it more safely.

Please study the FAQ and Ethos of our space on our website, www.embodimentropespace.co.za, before attending.

Ropey things for sale:

We have limited treated rope from Sudo Jute (variable prices: R400 - R500 per 8m hank) and safety shears for sale.

HenRigger and A-typeSub

With over 15 years of dedicated learning and experience between them, HenRigger (he/him) and A-typeSub (she/her) have been rope, kink and BDSM partners together for over 5 years.

Through this journey of deep connection and adventure, they have explored a wide variety of kinks and BDSM practices, always maintaining a focus on their love of rope at the core.

They have developed their own non-dogmatic approach to tying, built on years of classical shibari and kinbaku education as a foundation, and a deep trust of each other. Their personal style ranges from intense semenawa, shame and kink play through to extreme shapes and artistic-athletic endurance. 

From weekly classes at the Copenhagen Shibari Dojo, workshops and classes by incredible experts such as Naka San, Kinoko, Gorgone, Kanna, Anatomie, Cordas, RopuNawa, Tori, Alexander, Scot Kinbaku and more - they are now educating others. They teach several advanced classes at the Kinbaku Lounge, kinky floor play, and semenawa. They also offer a range of workshops with deep-dives into shibari / kinbaku themes and techniques, plus specific topics such as impact play, needles, medical play, water and breath play, electrical play, pet play and hot wax play.

They love to share the joy of rope, kink and BDSM with others and have performed together countless times. Stages have ranged from large exhibitions such as Erotic World and Manifest, through to showcases at the Kinbaku Lounge and intimate private events. They adapt their style to the wishes of the audience, and feel great joy from sharing these moments with others - actively involving the onlookers in the moments and emotions.

Instagram: @nawashashin @theboundrose

Sudo

Sudo (he/they) has been a student of kinbaku for many years, and has been practising mainly semenawa for the last five years. He has studied widely – at Copenhagen Shibari Dojo with Yukinaga Max and in Berlin with Tamandua. He is part of Akechi Kanna’s study group and is a student of Naka Akira. He runs the private Cape Kinbaku Salon together with his wife FireLily. At Embodiment Sudo helps with teaching, curriculum R&D and sessions, as well as developing the physical space.

Instagram: @sudo_kinbaku_ @sudojute_v2

FireLily

FireLily (she/her) is a rope bottom with deep experience in different styles of bondage and a rich insight into the psychology of rope. She enjoys exploring the opportunity for creative expression that rope offers; from the collaborative start in learning how to tie to image making in all its forms. She enjoys creative collaboration with fellow rope enthusiasts. She dreams of publishing limited edition hand bound Kinbaku art books. FireLily together with her partner Sudo runs Cape Kinbaku Salon. At Embodiment she teaches as Sudo’s tying partner, in bottom education development and is involved in the development of the physical space.

Instagram: @fire_lily_kinbaku

Embodiment Rope Space is the love child of a group of volunteers from different walks of life coming together to actualize something we think the world needs: a queer safe(r) space for exploring kink as a healing, connective force. 

You can follow us on Instagram here: 

@embodiment_ct 

@desirelinesbondage (she/they)

@faeriebunnyrope (she/her)

@rope.fu (he/him)

@gr_en.trapa (they/them)

@charliefrench_za (she/her)

@creaturale (they/them)

@sudo_kinbaku_ / @sudojute (he/they) 

@fire_lily_kinbaku (she/her)

@bugartstuff (they/them)

@newyork.creations (they/them) 

1. Don’t be late.

2. Respect the space. Leave no trace - whatever you bring, take it back with you. 

3. Ego has no place here. Learn and share with humility. 

4. Ask for people’s pronouns and use the ones you are given. 

5. No shoes. Keep underwear on at public events. Nipples may be free. 

6. Do not make unsolicited comments about anyone else's body.

7. Do not take any photos of anyone in attendance without consent. 

8. Do not post photos without the consent of EVERYONE in the photo. 

9. Do not reveal the identity of anyone you meet in the space once you leave. Many people prefer anonymity. 

10. Be mindful of making noise in the space when others are tying around you, this includes loud talking and laughing. 

11. Be discrete when moving through other parts of the premises. Clothes are optional in the space but not outside the door.

12. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.

13. Please do not use any recreational drugs before coming or while on site. 

Since this is a performance evening, we have additional rules in place to ensure that the flow of the performances and the performers themselves are not disrupted. From 19:00 in addition to the above, please abide by the following:

1. Don't be late for performances. Be respectful to the performers

2. Be mindful of making noise in the space during performances, this includes loud talking and laughing. Take jokes outside.

3. Give performers space during the 15 minutes following the performance. After this, you may approach them to discuss the performance - unless stated otherwise on the night. Get their consent before engaging with them.

4. No photography of performances will be permitted other than by the designated event photographer. 

What is Shibari/Kinbaku/Bondage? 

The art of binding the body of a consenting adult. 

Is rope/Shibari always sexual?

Rope/Shibari has many benefits and practitioners outside of the sexual paradigm. For some, it is about pushing their bodies not unlike engaging in strenuous exercise or extreme sports. For others, it is a way to reclaim their agency after trauma. It can also be a way to experience a connection with others without the scripts and expectations associated with genital contact. As long as what you are doing is consensual and intentional, we consider it healthy and valid.

What should I wear?

This is a performance environment, not a sexual one, so crotches are to remain covered. Other than that, you are free to wear whatever you like. Comfy, sexy, sporty, fetish - as long as your booty is covered, you are welcome here. 

Can I also tie at this event?

Yes & No:

For the first part of the evening, NO: Given that this is a performance space, the only rope that will be practiced will be by the performers themselves. We have rope for sale and you are welcome to approach our team if you are interested in learning as we have jams, classes, and workshops to accommodate this. This means NO tying will be allowed by audience members at this event. 

For the second part of the evening, YES: we will be having a play party celebrating the 3rd birthday of Embodiment. Expect uninhibited tying, a Shibari bondage photo shoot and some gorgeous cupcakes. If you are keen to attend this celebratory get together make sure to purchase a comprehensive ticket.

What should I expect on the night?

We hope to create a safe and intimate space where you will get the rare opportunity to experience rope by watching engaging performances. Both performances will be rooted in different approaches and philosophies and will give you the chance to see the variation there can be to rope. You will also have access to our team and the performers in the evening to chat about rope and connect with the community in a low-pressure environment.

Note on accessibility:

We believe rope is for every body. At the same time the building we are currently occupying does not allow for wheelchair access to ground floor ablution facilities. This is an ongoing negotiation with the current landlords. The space itself accommodates wheelchair access.