Fantasia Malware

Fever Loop Fountain #4 – Overstimulation Propaganda

  • Game
  • Performance
English /  English subtitles /  approx. 90 min.

Presenting video games in unique performative settings is the hallmark of the Berlin collective Fantasia Malware, who return to HAU for the fourth and final instalment of the Fever Loop Fountain series. The evening will feature two short performances, each taking a different approach to overstimulation and sensory experience.

Chloê Langford (Fantasia Malware) has invited guest artist Zane Hettinga to collaborate on the first performance of the night. “Hand in a Cave” follows the descent of a disembodied digital hand, crawling forward into the darkness, searching for sensory data in a computer-generated cave. Meanwhile on stage, a creature with cameras for hands probes the black box of the theatre, scanning for data to feed to its digital twin.

The second performance features Fantasia Malware member Jira Duguid, who will present a new chapter of her episodic “Mirror Mall”. The video game is a world within a mirror, where two young cherubs flee heaven to the void beyond. This immersive performance is a collaboration with composer and sound designer Kris Wratt.

Cast

“Hand in a Cave” concept, creation, video game development, stage design, sound design, performance: Chloê Langford (Fantasia Malware), Zane Hettinga / “Hand in a Cave” translation: Grashina Gabelmann / “Hand in a Cave” metal work: Constantin von Canal / “Mirror Mall” concept, creation, video game development, performance: Jira Duguid (Fantasia Malware) / “Mirror Mall” sound design, music composition: Kris Wratt / “Mirror Mall” costume, make up: Zu Kurczynska / Production, technical management, administration: Daniela Silvestrin / Booklet and collectible design: alpha_rats

Dates

Current
Thu 6.2.2025, 19:00 / HAU3

Credits

Production: Fantasia Malware. Co-production: HAU Hebbel am Ufer. Funded by: Hauptstadtkulturfonds, 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.

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