Let's discover what we are all surrounded by and filled with. Everything is made of air - including us. In a very special garden, we accompany the guardians of the air at work, discover amazing creatures and plants, dive into the sea with them and soar up into the air. Take a deep breath and be surprised by breathtaking objects that will make you see air through different eyes.
The British theatre company Theatre-Rites creates magical, visual theatre for children and the adults who accompany them. Their work has been presented in the UK and internationally, including “The Incredible Story of the Little Robot Boy” at Schauspielhaus Bochum and “Salt, Paradise and The Broke 'n' Beat Collective” at the Ruhrtriennale.
Excerpt from the jury's statement:
“From beginning to end, the play captivates the audience and leaves a lasting impression. The innovative use of music and movement makes "Es liegt was in der Luft" an unforgettable theatre experience for people of all ages.”
The production "Es liegt was in der Luft" by Junges Schauspielhaus Bochum takes the audience on a fascinating journey through the invisible world of air. A minimalist stage set and the absence of spoken words present complex themes in a playful way. The performers wear dark overalls and use connected air pumps to create a magical atmosphere. The production impressively illustrates the essential and multifaceted role of air in our lives and how we can enrich ourselves and solve problems together in a non-binary relationships. Particularly impressive is the creative portrayal of a balloon-baby embarking on an adventurous journey. From beginning to end, the play captivates the audience and leaves a lasting impression. The innovative use of music and movement makes "Es liegt was in der Luft" an unforgettable theatre experience for people of all ages.
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Venue
Pact Zollverein
Duration
60 Min.
Theatre
Junges Schauspielhaus Bochum
Co-production with Theatre-Rites
Schauspielhaus Bochum
Production
Junges Theater Bochum
Co-production with Theatre-Rites
Director: Sue Buckmaster
Performance and puppetry: William Cooper, Abenaa Prempeh, Markus Schabbing
Stage, costume: Ingrid Hu
Objects: Michael Douglas, Ingrid Hu, Naomi Oppenheim
Composition: Jessica Dannheisser
Supported by Neue Wege. Municipal theatres & orchestras in NRW
Ministry of Culture and Science of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia and NRW KULTURsekretariat Wuppertal