ABSTRACT
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UNFADING HARVEST
– A Theatrical Dance-Opera A dance performance opera, often referred to as a theatrical production, intertwines elements of dance, music, and drama. This multifaceted art form combines the expressive gestures of dance with narrative and musical structures, propelled by modular synthesis and a combination of four violins and a mezzo-soprano voice, culminating in a unique and…
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HUMAN
we strive to exceed natural human abilities explore new possibilities of our collective sense of being This performance aims to challenge perceptions and ignite the imagination, leaving viewers with a sense of wonder and curiosity about the nature of our existence in the age of AI. movement, music, visuals, and textual elements SYNOPSIS The “HUMAN” project…
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RENDEZVOUS
A Reflection on Connection and Loneliness delves into the intricate relationship between these two states. The absence of an individual invites others to fill the void, revealing a fundamental truth: people seek companionship when left alone. This project examines the essence of relationships, emphasising that presence transcends mere physicality and is rooted in shared human…
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FIELDS OF MEMORY
old memories meet new movements a new sound-dance project of EXISTENCE THEATRE Dreams can be short but sometimes seem like an eternity. We wake up, glad that everyday life is more relaxed than the past dream. Movement patterns of the dancers serve as, invented, imagined, imitated interpretations, that express own memories. If you look closely at a…
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NEW ARRIVALS
ABOUT This video installation expresses how we belong to land and culture, based on our individual and collective history and the ever-changing image of society. The port is explored as a place of transition, and as a local point of arrival and departure.The performers enact the connection between people and place and how a sense…
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URBANISATION
performed by Emma Benischauer, Bugs Boyd, Shenae Coppola, Mayra Dinelli, Elisabeth Eitelberger, Jonia Guimaraes, Jack Hagan, Eden McCombe ABOUT In urban space, people of all ages meet and pass each other in different ways. Here we are, surrounded by movement and stillness at the same time. We can rush along, pause, or pay attention to…
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DEPARTING MINDS
Performances: Friday, 14. Jan | Saturday, 15. Jan | Friday, 21. Jan | Saturday, 22. Jan – 8:30pm Venue: Old Customs House, 8 Phillimore St, Fremantle, WA, 6160 | Bar and doors open from 7:30pm | duration: approx. 60 min – no interval Previous reviews: Stage Whispers | xpressmag | Herald | Seesaw | SceneStr Current ensemble: Liv Richardson, Emma Benischauer, Ainsley Marr,…
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# 01 PROGRESSION
CONSTRUCTIONS OF THE WESTERN WORLD DEPOSITED BY CAPITALISM We are humans holding point in space and time to create and communicate through the language of sound. To give form to the formless and voice to the voiceless in a dialogue and dance of intersecting rhythm and tone. Following the impulses provoked by the human experience…
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LONELY MARS
Power | Guilt | Sacrifice | Isolation | Preserve Humankind: Are YOU a chosen one? This video gives insight into LONELY MARS, a strongly physical and emotionally energetic performance that engaged with audiences on various levels. While reconnecting to images of mothers of heroes and fallen troops, collective emotions and the archetypes of good and…
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ÜBERLAUF
ENGLISH below | VIDEOS | EINSICHT | PHOTOS | SPANISH&FRENCH | Performance text for a Temporary Ensemble Eine Auftragsarbeit für das 24. Internationale SZENE BUNTE WÄHNE Theaterfestival für ein junges Publikum ÜBERLAUF basiert auf einem abstrakten Performancetext in deutscher Sprache von bello benischauer, der ins Englische, Französische und Spanische übersetzt wurde und in Form von Sprechakten…
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FRÖNEND
… our doubts… are like a gate… that we have to walk through… every single day… If we breath calmly and connect with space… emotionally, we can manage to keep our wariness at bay… dreams are men’s elixir of life… FRÖNEND (German for the word “indulging”) is a video triptych in the style of the…
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HAUNTED
the human creature … tries to take first place … no matter what … without any compromise … we even accept tremendous efforts … to reach success, prosperity and prestige … and if for any reason … a tiny piece is missing … we panic … Haunted – video acts question how we can actively position us in this world but how…