Programme

Meg Stuart / Damaged Goods

CASCADE

Tanzplattform Deutschland 2022

Duration 105 mins.

Language English  Understandable without language 

In “CASCADE”, Meg Stuart and seven dancers look for ways to resist the arrow of time. Meeting in structures of rhythmic complexity, they propel their bodies and imaginations into a new temporal space. In a game of refusal and care, disruption becomes a driving force: rushes and falls succeed one another, bodies lose their bearings, principles are repeated, interrupted and transformed. Hovering at the edge of uncertainty, the dancers wonder what kind of dream they need to give up in order to keep dreaming, what kind of body they need to acquire to keep going. Scenographer and theatre maker Philippe Quesne joins to create the stage design. Driven by Brendan Dougherty‘s sound score, performed live by two percussionists, the dancers embark on a free fall through the crumbling of time. HAU has supported the work of Meg Stuart for many years and “CASCADE” is part of the selection for the Tanzplattform 2022, which HAU will host in March.                     

  • Cast

    Choreography

    Meg Stuart

    Created with & performed by

    Pieter Ampe, Jayson Batut, Mor Demer, Davis Freeman, Márcio Kerber Canabarro, Renan Martins de Oliveira, Isabela Fernandes Santana

    Scenography & light design

    Philippe Quesne

    Dramaturgy

    Igor Dobričić

    Music composition

    Brendan Dougherty

    Live music

    Philipp Danzeisen, Rubén Orio (Špela Mastnak)

    Costume design

    Aino Laberenz

    Text

    Tim Etchells, Damaged Goods

    Assistance scenography

    Élodie Dauguet

    Assistance costumes

    Patty Eggerickx

    Assistance creation

    Ana Rocha

    Technical direction

    Jitske Vandenbussche

    Assistance technical director

    Tom De Langhe

    Technical support

    Matty Zighem

    Light

    Nico de Rooij

    Sound design

    Richard König

    Stage manager

    Kevin Strik

    Production management

    Delphine Vincent, Ana Rocha, Eline Verzelen

    Thanks to

    Sofia Borges, Francisco Camacho, Jorge de Hoyos, Sofie Durnez, Samuli Emery, Caitlin Fisher, Vincent Malstaf, Giulia Paolucci, Stéphanie Pitiot, Susan Tobiason

  • Credits

Further Information

Visitor note

Production: Damaged Goods, Nanterre-Amandiers (Paris), PACT Zollverein (Essen), Ruhrtriennale – Festival der Künste 2020. Co-production: HAU Hebbel am Ufer, December Dance (Concertgebouw und Cultuurcentrum Brugge); Festival d’Automne à Paris; théâtre Garonne - scène européenne, Toulouse; Arts Centre Vooruit, Ghent; Perpodium. Supported by: Fondation d’entreprise Hermès im Rahmen des “New Settings Program”.

Access to this event according to 2G plus regulation (fully vaccinated + tested negative on the same day OR triple vaccinated without additional test). It is compulsory to wear an FFP2 mask, also during the performance. We have increased ticket capacity for this event. As part of this, we have changed our seating plan from chequerboard pattern to full seating in line with the current hygiene measures. Masks (medical or FFP2) are required throughout the event. You can find our hygiene concept here.

Past dates

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.

  • Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
    Linienstr. 227, 10178 Berlin

    You can reach the lower foyer and the main stage of the Volksbühne without any barriers via the main entrance of the theatre. For structural reasons, the (upper) Sternfoyer and the performance venues Roter/Grüner Salon, the 3rd floor and Probebühne are not barrier-free. The Volksbühne has wheelchair seating in the main hall only.

  • Volksbühne am Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz
    Linienstr. 227, 10178 Berlin

    You can reach the lower foyer and the main stage of the Volksbühne without any barriers via the main entrance of the theatre. For structural reasons, the (upper) Sternfoyer and the performance venues Roter/Grüner Salon, the 3rd floor and Probebühne are not barrier-free. The Volksbühne has wheelchair seating in the main hall only.

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