ULTRA (14+)
"It is harder to be a man today, and in many ways, that's a good thing."
- Christine Emba
Krokusfestival has a tradition of opening powerfully, often giving the stage to children and/or young people. In 2024, we will stay on track with this rock-solid production!
In this dance production, ten young people give free rein to their 'male' energy: explosive and vulnerable. A fine line between revelry and rebellion. ULTRA questions the role of men in our changing times, but above all it is a portrait of a group of teenagers in a world full of expectations and labels.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
In recent years, choreographer Reut Shemesh has been artist in residence at K3/Hamburg and tanzhaus nrw Düsseldorf, among others. For the creation of ULTRA, Reut was inspired by the dynamics of fanatical football supporters and by the personal questions she asks herself as a mother of a growing son.
credits
concept & choreography Reut Shemesh / dance Pieter Claes, Andreas Crommelinck, Jinte De Greef, Luna Fall, Emma Ghijs, Kyano Holbrechts, Karsten Janssens, Glory Ofori-Asamoah, Mathis Schellekens, Ridder Seghers & Fien Simons / choreography assistance Katja Pire / costumes Joëlle Meerbergen / scenography & light Ronni Shendar / music Simon Bauer / coproduction tanzhaus nrw, Perpodium & STUK / with the support of Kunststiftung NRW / © Reut Shemesh
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