Biennale Teatro and Biennale Danza 2021 Programs Unveiled in Venice
Biennale di Venezia has unveiled the 49th International Theatre Festival, scheduled for July 2–11, 2021, alongside the 15th International Festival of Contemporary Dance from July 23 to August 1, 2021. The theatre festival, named 'Blue' by directors Gianni Forte and Stefano Ricci, draws inspiration from a quote by Jack Kerouac. The 2021–2024 initiative will delve into the intricacies of human experience through various color themes. Krzysztof Warlikowski will present the Italian premiere of Hanoch Levin's 'Suitcase Packers' with 'We Are Leaving.' The dance festival will showcase over 100 artists, including world premieres and installations by Mikhail Baryshnikov. Additionally, 489 applications were submitted to Biennale College, selecting 20 dancers and 5 choreographers to collaborate with Crystal Pite and Wayne McGregor, who focuses on the theme of touch in a post-pandemic world.
Key facts
- 49th International Theatre Festival runs July 2–11, 2021.
- 15th International Festival of Contemporary Dance runs July 23–August 1, 2021.
- Theatre festival theme is 'Blue', inspired by Jack Kerouac.
- Krzysztof Warlikowski opens theatre festival with 'We Are Leaving'.
- Kae Tempest (Silver Lion) performs 'The Book of Traps & Lessons'.
- Wayne McGregor debuts as dance director, focusing on collective touch.
- Dance festival includes over 100 artists with two world premieres.
- Three installations by Baryshnikov, Fabre, Branson, Random International, and McGregor.
- Biennale College received 489 applications; 20 dancers and 5 choreographers selected.
- Golden Lion for dance awarded to Germaine Acogny; Silver Lion to Oona Doherty.
Entities
Artists
- Gianni Forte
- Stefano Ricci
- Jack Kerouac
- Krzysztof Warlikowski
- Hanoch Levin
- Kornél Mundruczó
- Kae Tempest
- Thomas Ostermeier
- Edouard Louis
- Roberto Latini
- Danio Manfredini
- Francesco Pititto
- Maria Federica Maestri
- Filippo Andreatta
- Adrienn Hód
- Paolo Costantini
- Martin Crimp
- Chiara Guidi
- Galatea Ranzi
- Leo Muscato
- Nicole Kehrberger
- Riccardo Frizza
- Monica Capuani
- Andrea Porcheddu
- Davide Carnevali
- Wayne McGregor
- Roberto Cicutto
- Xie Xin
- Yin Fang
- Hervé Koubi
- Natacha Atlas
- Soon-ho Park
- Marco D'Agostin
- Pam Tanowitz
- Simone Dinnerstein
- Olivier de Sagazan
- Iratxe Ansa
- Igor Bacovich
- Marine Brutti
- Jonathan Debrouwer
- Arthur Harel
- Rone
- Oona Doherty
- Germaine Acogny
- Mikhail Baryshnikov
- Jan Fabre
- Wilkie Branson
- Crystal Pite
Institutions
- Biennale di Venezia
- Proton Theatre
- Lenz Fondazione
- Office for Human Theatre
- Biennale College
- Xiexin Dance Theatre
- Bereishit Dance Company
- Pam Tanowitz Dance
- Metamorphosis Dance Company
- (La)Horde
- Ballet National de Marseille
- Artribune
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- China
- France
- Algeria
- South Korea
- USA
- Brazzaville
- Congo
- Spain
- Madrid
- Northern Ireland
- Senegal