About KARRASEKARE

5 Stars
Cool, intelligent, thought-provoking
Dance Tabs on BEAT

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.

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