Programme

Calixto Neto / VOA

Bruits Marrons

27.–29.8.2026

French & English with English and German surtitles

28.8. ● Beyond the Stage Plus with Calixto Neto | Moderation: emeka ene | Guest: Arlette-Louise Ndakoze (English)

Age recommendation: 12 years

Duration 1 h 15 min

“Bruits Marrons” is a dance and music performance about resistance, community, and solidarity. Inspired by the music of composer Julius Eastman, six performers and a piano show how people can find strength through sound and togetherness.

Like many artists who were considered too radical for their time, the Black, gay composer, singer, and performer Julius Eastman died in poverty and obscurity in New York in 1990. Choreographer Calixto Neto fell in love with his music at first hearing. In his new work, he opens up a dialogue of amends to Eastman. “Bruits Marrons” takes one of Eastman’s pieces, “Evil N*”, as its starting point. Translating the idea of the Maroons – hidden settlements of escaped enslaved people since the 16th century onwards – six performers and a piano create a community that explores resistance and solidarity through music, sound and noise.

Tickets

Full 25 / 20 €
Reduced 16 / 12 €

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Trailer

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German Premiere
  • Audio
  • Cast

    Choreography

    Calixto Neto

    By & with

    Shereya, Andrège Bidiamambu, Stanley Ollivier, Isabela Fernandes Santana, Ndoho Ange

    Composition

    Julius Eastman

    Live Music

    Omí

    Assistance Choreography

    Carolina Campos

    Stage Design

    Morgana Machada Marques

    Costume

    Suelem de Oliveira da Silva

    Light

    Eduardo Abdala, Claes Schwennen, Max Wegner, Sebastian Zamponi

    Technical Director

    Marie Montfort Predour

    Production Management, Administration, Distribution

    Julie Le Gall with Lili Vincent

    Sound Technician

    Marie Mouslouhouddine

    Stage Technicians (HAU)

    Şenol Şentürk, Sujin Choi, Rike Hilke

    Sound Techncians (HAU)

    Rozenn Lièvre, Frieder Naumann

    Light Technicians (HAU)

    Claes Schwennen, Max Wegner und Sebastian Zamponi

    Video Technicians (HAU)

    Bodo Gottschalk

    Kostümbetreuung (Tanz im August)

    Gabi Bartels

    Surtitles

    © Zürcher Theater Spektakel / Dóra Kapusta

  • Credits

    Production VOA

    Co-production Points communs – Nouvelle scène nationale de Cergy-Pontoise et du Val d’Oise, Festival d’Automne à Paris, CND – Centre national de la danse, Charleroi danse – Centre chorégraphique de la Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Mille Plateaux – CCN La Rochelle, Centre chorégraphique national de Grenoble as part of the residency programme of the French Ministry of Culture, Cndc – Angers as part of the residency programme of the French Ministry of Culture

    Supported by Adami, Kunstencentrum BUDA, Ménagerie de Verre, Moving in November Festival, Drac Île-de-France – Ministry of Culture within the framework of the agreement and sponsorship of the Caisse des Dépôts

    Funded by Region Île-de-France

    With the kind support of the Institut français and the French Ministry of Culture.

Further Information

Visitor note

Issues such as racism, experiences of violence and systemic oppression are being addressed and retold. At one point in piece, food is being fried and the smell of grilled meat fills the air.

Dates of production

  • German premiere

    Thu 27.8.

    from 18:00 to 19:15 HAU2

  • Fri 28.8.

    from 18:00 to 19:15 HAU2

    28.8. ● Beyond the Stage Plus

  • Sat 29.8.

    from 19:00 to 20:15 HAU2

Location

HAU2
Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin

There are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2.

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