KARRASEKARE
by Igor X Moreno

About KARRASEKARE
5 StarsCool, intelligent, thought-provoking
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The internationally acclaimed artistic duo Igor x Moreno, creators of BEAT, Idiot-Syncrasy and A Room For All Our Tomorrows present KARRASEKARE.
KARRASEKARE, the Sardinian word for Carnival, is inspired by pagan carnival traditions from Sardinia and the Basque Country. Raw and surprising, sweaty yet elegant, it explores the catharsis of communal ritual and traditions.
This dynamic and innovative performance takes us on a journey back to the roots of traditional rhythms that have been accompanying our dances for centuries. KARRASEKARE takes those rhythms and uses them to create something truly unique and fluid. With a focus on queer identities, KARRASEKARE unearths the pagan rituals that used to take place in the streets and squares, and reimagines them inside a black box.
Channelling the energy of these carnival traditions, KARRASEKARE will be filled with the excitement of being together. It will rub against our sense of decency and prudishness. KARRASEKARE will challenge us to let loose and embrace the freedom of expression.
KARRASEKARE is produced by S’ALA and The Place, co-produced with Theatre De La Ville, Fuorimargine, Romaeuropa, Bora Bora and Theatrefestival Boulevard. In collaboration with Toscana Terra Accogliente (with residencies at Anghiari Dance Hub & Armunia, and co-financed by Fabbrica Europa), HKD – Croatian Cultural Centre. This project is also supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in London, the Italian Ministry of Culture’s Directorate General for Performing Art and the NID Platform and sponsored by Viale s.r.l. With the support of MiC – Ministero della Cultura, RAS - Regione Autonoma Della Sardegna, Fondazione Di Sardegna.
Production Credits
Direction & Choreography: Moreno Solinas & Igor Urzelai Hernando
Performers: Margherita Elliot, Marcella Mancini, Alessio Rundeddu, Matteo Sedda, Giulia Vacca, Igor Urzelai Hernando, Moreno Solinas
Dramaturg: Simon Ellis
Original musics and sound design: Edoardo Robert Elliot
Set & Costumes: KASPERSOPHIE
Lighting design: Joshie Harriette
Technical coordinator: Edoardo Robert Elliot
Project producer: Davide Pisano
Administration: Anna Paola Della Chiesa
R&D Photography: Fabio Sau
Produced by S’ALA and The Place
Co-produced with Theatre De La Ville,Fuorimargine,Romaeuropa,Bora Bora and Theatrefestival Boulevard
In collaboration with Toscana Terra Accogliente (with residencies at Anghiari Dance Hub & Armunia, and co-financed by Fabbrica Europa), HKD – Croatian Cultural Centre
This project is also supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in London, the Italian Ministry of Culture’s Directorate General for Performing Art and the NID Platform.
Sponsor: Viale s.r.l.
With the support of MiC – Ministero della Cultura, RAS –Regione Autonoma Della Sardegna, Fondazione Di Sardegna.