New Ballet mécanique / Half Life
Richard Siegal / Sharon Eyal

Richard Siegal guides our dancers through resounding and machinic universes, Sharon Eyal leaves no muscle fibre unmoved with pumping techno
Two seasons ago, the pulsating Half Life had an explosive impact. In it, Sharon Eyal shows how one individual always manages to escape from the oppression of a group dynamic. Pop influences merge with classical traditions, the body equals the machine and even the darkness becomes tangible. In addition to the dance, spectators were altogether intoxicated by Ori Lichtik’s rousing, electronic music.
While Eyal started her career with Ohad Naharin’s legendary Batsheva Dance Company, the second choreographer on the programme got his start working with the equally well-known William Forsythe. Richard Siegal’s interdisciplinary quest for contemporary ballet has taken him to Europe’s largest dance companies and festivals, but also to museums such as the Centre Pompidou. For his world creation New Ballet mécanique, Siegal joins forces with installation and sound artist Zimoun, who creates immersive worlds full of movement and sound from constructions of everyday materials.
ca. 2 hours, including 1 interval
Free introduction (in Dutch) 60 minutes before the start of the performance.
This performance contains loud music. You can always approach our attendants for complimentary hearing protection if desired
The creators
Richard Siegal
Choreography
Zimoun
Scenography and sound design
Till Hilbrecht
Sound direction
Flora Miranda
Costume design
Matthias Singer
Lighting design
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Anais De Caster
Dance
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Claudio Cangialosi
Dance
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Nicha Rodboon
Dance