49 days
In 49 days, the collective XENOMETOK’s first music and dance performance, an ensemble of four protagonists takes us on a journey through the memories of three sisters. They find themselves in a space detached from time - between a longing for this world and an apparent beyond - in order to fight their way out together and in turmoil.
With delicately arranged elements of electronic music, experimental vocals and moving images, 49 days creates a fictional alternative world. It tells of the movements and renunciations of previous generations and of the passing on of centuries-old Tibetan rituals, which were consciously maintained by parents and become continuously entrenched in the memory and everyday life of their descendants.
These memories and customs are activated and reinterpreted, not only bridging the individual and collective past, but transforming into celebratory experiences of a communal present.
• XENOMETOK is a transdisciplinary collaboration between singer Yesh, artist Valentina Demicheli and Tibet activist Paelden Tamnyen. Thematically, the collective moves in the field of tension between reappropriation and Asian foreign and self-perception.
idea, artistic direction and dramaturgy Yeshe Gyaltag, Paelden Tamnyen, Valentina Demicheli | singing & performance Yeshe | music & performance Valentina Demicheli | dance & performance Kelsang Tamnyen, Tsewang Dendatsang |performance Paelden Tamnyen, Sean Tien, Sonja Schindler | costumes Namuun Byambaa | video Rico Scagliola & Michael Meier | stage design Rafal Skoczek, Sonam Tamnyen | stage design assistance Francesco Cagnin | production management Rigzin Gyaltag | technical management Demian Jakob | choreographic advice Josh Johnson | outside view Hannah Weinberger
This performance includes loud sounds/ music, deep bass, distinct smells and smoke. Filming is allowed.
There is free water before and after the show, you can bring something to drink and/or eat in the theatre hall, and we also provide a quiet space for rest.
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