Anan Fries

Resurrect In Peace (R.I.P.)

  • Digital Art
  • Performance
  • Dance
German /  English /  approx. 60 mins.

“Resurrect In Peace (R.I.P.)” is a phygital funeral for a bird. More than one hundred years ago the passenger pigeon was driven to extinction. Now it is given a farewell. In the midst of the sixth mass extinction “R.I.P.” acknowledges the mortality of all existence and questions the political potential of a possible resurrection. The performance is inspired by the work of scientists who are currently trying to de-extinct the passenger pigeon by means of genetic engineering. At HAU2 three performers become the masters of ceremony for this tech intensive ritual. Vive trackers register their movements and serve as ceremonial objects which communicate with a digital ecosystem. The bodies of the performers connect the physical and the virtual, the absent and the present. “R.I.P.” is a space for interspecies grief, a ceremonial admission of guilt, a lament in computer graphics.

Cast

Concept, artistic direction: Anan Fries / Composition, sound design: Malu Peeters / Technical artist: Ambrus Ivanyos / Performance: Kieron Jina, Harumi Mumenthaler, Karol Tyminski / Choreography: Anan Fries, Brigitte Huezo, Kieron Jina, Karol Tyminski / Costume re-run: Mean Goddess / Technical Artist re-run: Irina Shutova / Sound Technician re-run: Johanna Schütt / Video technician re-run: Anton Filatov / Lighting design, stage: Theresa Baumgartner / Costume: Tra My Nguyen / Pigeon animation: Mohsen Hazrati / Production assistance: Max*ine Vajt / Production management D: Sina Kießling / Production management CH: produktionsDOCK / Thanks to: Maque Pereyra, Iftah Gabbai / Special thanks to: Museum and the 3D Laboratory at the Department of Biology, Lund University for the 3D scan of the passenger pigeon

Dates

Past
  • Premiere
    Thu 27.4.2023, 20:00 / HAU3
  • Fri 28.4.2023, 20:00 / HAU3
  • Sat 29.4.2023, 20:00 / HAU3
  • Sun 30.4.2023, 17:00 / HAU3
  • Fri 13.9.2024, 20:00 / HAU2
  • Sat 14.9.2024, 20:00 / HAU2

Credits

Production: Hairygaze. Co-production: HAU Hebbel am Ufer, Kaserne Basel, FFT Düsseldorf. Funded by: Hauptstadtkulturfonds; Dance & Theatre Committee Basel-Stadt/Basel-Landschaft. The re-run is funded by: Dance & Theatre Committee Basel-Stadt/Basel-Landschaft; Pro Helvetia, Swiss Arts Council; and within the framework of the Alliance of International Production Houses by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media. The work is presented in co-operation with CAA Berlin and the DKB Foundation Berlin.

Location

  • HAU3
    Tempelhofer Ufer 10, 10963 Berlin

    HAU3 unfortunately is not barrier-free. Access to the theatre is via a stairwell (3rd floor). The use of a lift is possible with prior arrangement. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or email us at tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de. Wheelchair users are also kindly requested to register their attendance at least one day before the performance.
    Thank you for your understanding.

  • HAU2
    Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin

    There are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to
    tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.

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