Wim Vandekeybus's 'Void' premieres in Italy with Ultima Vez
Wim Vandekeybus's newest work, titled 'Void,' has premiered in Italy at Teatro Bonci in Cesena and Teatro Storchi in Modena, showcasing as part of the Carne series, curated by Michela Lucenti. The performance debuted in Brussels on October 23, 2024. Known for his influence in Flemish dance since the '80s, Vandekeybus interprets 'void' as a space brimming with potential. Six dancers, including Iona Kewney and Hakim Abdou Mlanao, embody individuals shaped by their unique narratives. The production combines dance and theater, featuring a blend of languages, striking visual elements, and a score by Arthur Brouns that fuses electronic and orchestral influences.
Key facts
- Italian premiere of 'Void' by Wim Vandekeybus and Ultima Vez
- Performances at Teatro Bonci (Cesena) and Teatro Storchi (Modena)
- Part of the Carne series curated by Michela Lucenti
- Produced by ERT/Teatro Nazionale
- Debuted in Brussels on October 23, 2024
- Six performers: Iona Kewney, Lotta Sandborgh, Cola Ho Lok Yee, Paola Taddeo, Adrian Thömmes, Hakim Abdou Mlanao
- Music composed by Arthur Brouns
- Vandekeybus is a key figure of the Flemish wave alongside Jan Fabre, Alain Platel, and Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
Entities
Artists
- Wim Vandekeybus
- Iona Kewney
- Lotta Sandborgh
- Cola Ho Lok Yee
- Paola Taddeo
- Adrian Thömmes
- Hakim Abdou Mlanao
- Arthur Brouns
- Michela Lucenti
- Jan Fabre
- Alain Platel
- Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker
Institutions
- Ultima Vez
- ERT/Teatro Nazionale
- Teatro Bonci
- Teatro Storchi
Locations
- Cesena
- Modena
- Brussels
- Belgium
- Italy
- Finland
- New York