MOVED BY MATTER at TOLLHAUS: German premiere full of body art
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When bodies levitate and sound becomes an invocation
With MOVED BY MATTER / MUZIEKTHEATER TRANSPARANT (BE), Karlsruhe experiences a German premiere that condenses music theatre, circus art, and spiritual imagery into an extraordinary stage experience. At the cultural center TOLLHAUS, an evening is created in which voice, movement, and physical presence do not stand apart, but intertwine like the parts of a finely balanced ritual.
A microcosm of tension, breath, and devotion
The production takes you deep into a spiritual space where eight mystical women receive a voice, their life traces lying between the 8th and 16th centuries. Hair pendulum artists, a choir, and music open up a multifaceted resonant space between concert, performance, and theatrical atmosphere. Viewed from a distance, this form appears as a poetic experiment; live, it unfolds the force of a concentrated, almost trance-like staging.
Dramaturgy between historical depth and physical presence
Under the direction of Kasper Vandenberghe and with music by Timo Tembuyser and Jens Bouttery, a dramaturgy develops that does not rely on external action, but on condensation. The performers physically explore the construction of a microcosm where everything seems interconnected. It is precisely this combination of sound design, stage design, lighting design, and choreographed tension that creates that rare mixture of intimacy and wonder that characterizes good music theatre.
An evening for viewers seeking closeness
Those who see this work will not just be observers: the audience becomes part of what happens on stage. Visible muscle tension, trembling moments, concentration, and relief condense into vivid images. The result is an art evening that does not illustrate the power of feminine mysticism but makes it sensually experienceable. This is where its strength lies: it demands attention, rewards with intensity, and leaves a lasting impression.
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MOVED BY MATTER / MUZIEKTHEATER TRANSPARANT (BE) promises an impressive interplay of song, circus, and theatrical art at TOLLHAUS. Those who appreciate strong imagery, extraordinary physical work, and musical precision should experience this German premiere live.
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