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Masurca Fogo Returns to Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch in October

other · 2026-08-10

The Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch will revive "Masurca Fogo – Ein Stück von Pina Bausch" for five performances in October. Originally created in 1998 as a co-production with the Expo 98 in Lisbon and the Goethe-Institut Lisbon, the piece will be restaged under the direction of Azusa Seyama-Prioville, Rainer Behr, and Robert Sturm. Behr, who was part of the original cast, will help pass on the work alongside other original members. The performances are scheduled for October 2–4 and 6–7, and tickets are already in high demand despite the autumn dates.

Key facts

  • The piece 'Masurca Fogo' will be performed at Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch from October 2 to 4 and 6 to 7.
  • The work was created in 1998 in co-production with Expo 98 in Lisbon and the Goethe-Institut Lisbon.
  • The revival is directed by Azusa Seyama-Prioville, Rainer Behr, and Robert Sturm.
  • Rainer Behr was part of the original cast and is involved in passing on the piece.
  • Tickets are already in high demand.
  • The performances are part of the theater's autumn program.

Entities

Artists

  • Pina Bausch
  • Azusa Seyama-Prioville
  • Rainer Behr
  • Robert Sturm

Institutions

  • Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch
  • Expo 98
  • Goethe-Institut Lisbon

Locations

  • Wuppertal
  • Germany
  • Lisbon
  • Portugal

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