Play Details
Context
Artistic Director
Vicky Featherstone
Part of
On The Move, Lift 2016
Dates Performed
Thursday 16th June 2016
Jerwood Theatre Downstairs
Play Details
Synopsis
Constanza Macras orchestrates a vibrant, provocative journey through the lives of Europe’s Roma communities in this genre-defying production. Blending professional dancers with Roma musicians and performers, the show delves into the complex realities of a people caught between nomadic traditions and sedentary life. Through a kaleidoscope of personal stories, music, and dance, we witness tales of single mothers fighting for education, young men trapped in cycles of drugs and prison, and individuals like Raimund, who became Fatima, challenging cultural norms.
Macras’ creation defies easy categorisation, seamlessly fusing contemporary dance with traditional Roma elements to create a non-linear, almost revue-like experience. The piece navigates a tightrope between humour and heartbreak, confronting stereotypes and discrimination while celebrating the resilience and vitality of Roma culture. By placing Roma performers on equal footing with her international dance company, Macras crafts a work that is neither victim art nor romanticisation, but a nuanced exploration of identity, prejudice, and the true meaning of nomadism in the 21st century.
Cast & Creative
Performer
Emil Bordás
Performer
Márton Csuzi
Performer
Anouk Froidevaux
Performer
Fatima Hegedüs
Performer
Ádám Horváth
Performer
László Horváth
Performer
Alfie Hunter
Performer
Iris Hunter
Performer
Hyoung-Min Kim
Performer
Denis Kuhnert
Performer
Viktória Lakatos
Performer
Zoltán Lakatos
Performer
Iveta Millerová
Performer
János Norbert Orsós
Performer
Monika Peterová
Performer
Rebeka Rédai
Performer
Marketa Richterová
Performer
Ivan Rostás
Performer
Magdolna Rostás
Performer
Viktor Rostás
Musician
Marek Balog
Musician
Milan Demeter
Musician
Milan Kroka
Musician
Jan Surmaj
Musician
Petr Surmaj
Direction & Choreography
Constanza Macras
Dramaturgy
Carmen Mehnert
Stage Design
Tal Shacham
Costume Design
Gilvan Coelho de Oliveira
Lighting Design
Sérgio de Carvalho Pessanha
Sound Design
Stephan Wöhrmann
Sound Design
Mattef Kuhlmey
Musical Consultant
Kristina Lösche-Löwensen
Folklore Teachers
Vladimír Balog
Folklore Teacher
Monika Balogová
Production Manager
Marius Rønning
Lighting Technician
Ulrich Kellermann
Stage Technician
Welko Funke
Costume & Props Technician
Marcus Barros Cardoso
Assistant Stage Design
