performances
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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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HUMAN ERROR
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 INTRODUCING THE IDEA FOR THE NEW CONCEPT: The story we will tell and the scenes we will show refer…
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CORPOREALITY: EMBODIED
workshop – CORPOREALITY: EMBODIED EXPRESSION In the workshop I plan to teach, I will focus on the transformative power of theatre, specifically in the context of the EXISTENCE THEATRE. The EXISTENCE THEATRE is a groundbreaking form of artistic expression that combines movement, sound, visuals, and storytelling to transport viewers to new dimensions and evoke intense…
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BONAR
The storms brought the rain, soaked up by a thirsty country. The wetlands turn into a mystical place, awaiting the lakes to fill once more. Tread with care, my soul, as the soil gets smoother, feeling the cold under my toes, wondering, which step will make my body sink deeper into the ground. Touching more intensely what belongs…
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HUMANITY REENACTED
CURATORIAL | VIDEO | PHOTOS It critically questions a global unfolding of uprooted identification with tradition and ritual and how this shapes today’s people and the individual.This recently written and highly topical piece by Existence Theatre is a philosophical examination about culture and humanity. It depicts how the phenomenon of war uses fear evoking behaviours to feed destructive forces…
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EXISTENCE THEATRE LABORATORY
EXISTENCE THEATRE LABORATORY operates on the intersection of visual, physical and performative art. Creating from such a place provides us with the chance to reach new people and hear their voices, while keeping an open mind for what may evolve. Our work investigates urgent, contemporary themes and stands for gender equality, diversity and cultural tolerance…
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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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Z6QCQ6 Code of Rituals
a story about rituals and connectedness – written, directed, video and sound by bello benischauer ABOUT THE PIECE: The king has died. The law demands that Troja the queen needs to be sacrificed to the gods. Movement, dance, dramatic enactment, video and sound, poignant and engaging. A timeley reflection on how people connect and share their feelings.…
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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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THE WITCH AND THE GOAT
a postmodern fairytale about destiny – written, directed, video and sound by bello benischauer ABOUT THE PIECEHarness your imagination! Fear meets truth, and social isolation confronts you with the darker side of mythical creatures. Don’t be fooled by what you see, as something else lurks behind you already. And what you hear is not necessarily what…
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ABOUT SOUND COMPOSITIONS
Bello’s sound compositions form a crucial part of the Existence Theatre productions, with which he leads the performances live on stage in relation to the performers’ actions. He composes sound files from recorded sounds in natural habitats, urban noises, voices, … and transforms them using various electronic instruments. He takes a great interest in relating…
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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…