Culturescapes: Re:INCARNATION
Nigerian dance by Qudus Onikeku
CHF 65.– / 55.– / 40.–
concession tickets starting at CHF 15.–
Recommended age: 14+
Duration: 90 minutes
Introduction at 7:15 pm (in German)
Theatersaal
The Theatersaal offers a full view of the entire stage from every seat. The auditorium slopes upwards from Row 6 backwards.
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Ever since Qudus Onikeku left Paris to return to his native Lagos, he has been working with young dancers from Nigeria with no classical or western dance training. The result is «Re:Incarnation» – a dance evening full of the urban chaos of the Nigerian capital and Afrobeat.
Reincarnation is central to the culture of the Yoruba – not merely in the religious sense but also as an overall state of mind that takes into account the cyclical nature of time and space. The juxtaposition of the Yoruba culture and its connection with contemporary dance is a central theme of this piece by Onikeku, who also draws on traditional Nigerian dance, hip hop, capoeira and acrobatics for his works, enabling him to create an exceptional language of movement.
Qudus Onikeku is not merely a choreographer – he is also a curator and a performance- and installation artist. His works have been performed at such events as the Biennale, the Festival d’Avignon and the Kalamata Dance Festival, and now Culturescapes is bringing his powerful rhythmic choreographies to Zug.
Supported by the Canton of Zug
Live-music: Olantunde Obajeun
Conception, artistic direction: Qudus Onikeku
Dancers: Adila Omotosho, Ambrose Tjark, Angela Okolo, Bukunmi Olukitibi, Busayo Olowu, Faith Okoh, Joshua Gabriel, Obiajulu Sunday Ozegbe, Patience Ebute, Yemi Osokoya
Light: Mathew Yusuf
Costume: Wack NG
Production: THE QDANCE COMPANY LAGOS
Culturescapes is a multi-disciplinary cultural festival held every two years in autumn and which is designed to promote intercultural dialogue. This year’s event focusses extensively on the Sahara and deals with the subjects of borders, resilience and the future(s). It will visit over 30 institutions for two months, inviting audiences to take a deeper look into the arts and lives of those from the Sahara region via dance, music, film and discussions.
The Theater Casino Zug Restaurant is delighted to offer a Culinary Special to match the performance of the evening.
The Culinary Special does not need to be ordered in advance. Reserve your table today online or by phone at +41 41 729 10 40.
