Thomas Hauert/ ZOO (B-CH): Modify

A central theme in ZOO/Thomas Hauert’s work, the tension between freedom and constraint, internal and external forces, informed the shape as well as the content of this project, its development process as well as its choreographic material. The music of Haendel and Schnittke, physically and symbolically very imposing for a platform of six dancers, combines with the visually complex set, lighting and costumes to create a baroque abundance of sensations, aimed at drowning the spectator in information, disorientating him, overwhelming his mental capacity and inviting him to approach the work in a more intuitive way. To do, modify or surrender…

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Concept and direction: Thomas Hauert Cchoreography and dance: Thomas Hauert, Martin Kilvady, Lisa Gunstone, Sara Ludi, Chrysa Parkinson, Mat Voorter Originally created by: Thomas Hauert, Martin Kilvady, Mark Lorimer, Sara Ludi, Chrysa Parkinson, Ursula Robb Music: Alfred Schnittke, Georg Friedrich Haendel, Aliocha Van der Avoort Light: Jan Van Gijsel Visual: Manon de Boer Costume: Laurent Edmond, Jeremy Dhennin Technic: Jan van Gijsel, Herman Venderickx Production: Zoo Coproduction: Theatre de la Ville – Paris, Kaaitheater – Bruxelles, Tanzquartier – Wien.

Supported by: Flemish Government, Vlaamse Gemeenschapscomissie, Pro Helvetia, „Ein Kulturengagement des Lotterie-Fonds des Kantons Solothurn”, SACD (program „1 500 hours to dance”)

Thanks to: Stuk – Kunstencentrum Leuven, Parts, Rosas, Needcompany, Última Vez, Thierry Lewyllie, Mark Leys, Denis Laurent, Mat Voorter, Samantha van Wissen, Pascale Gigon