Pasionaria

An intriguing futuristic universe, both strange and poetic, inhabited by bustling, robotic, dislocated creatures who seem to have lost their emotions and desires. This scenography of studied perfection, with cold colors and a removed aesthetic takes us to somewhere between an airport hall and a multinational’s warehouse. What humanity is left within these characters? What do they feel? The contortions of their bodies, the jerky movements, do they reveal a game or suffering?

With his company La Véronal, Marcos Morau pursues a transversal choreographic work fed by many forms of expression, from movies to the plastic arts via literature. Regarding his dancers with the focus of an entomologist, he explores the mechanisms of passion and questions the notion of progress. Pasionara asks questions to better grasp the enigma of our compulsions, obsessions and loves.

Concept and artistic direction Marcos Morau // Choregraphy Marcos Morau in collaboration with the dancers // Choreography assistant Lorena Nogal // Coach Estela Merlos // Artistic and dramaturgical consultant Roberto Fratini, Celso Giménez // Dancers Àngela Boix, Chey Jurado, Ariadna Montfort, Núria Navarra, Lorena Nogal, Shay Partush, Marina Rodríguez, Sau-Ching Wong // Set design  Max Glaenzel // Costume Design Silvia Delagneau // Lighting design and technical management Bernat Jansà // Technical and special effects assistance David Pascual // Sound design Juan Cristóbal Saavedra // Video design Esterina Zarrillo // Costume Design Silvia Delagneau // Dressmaker Mª Carmen Soriano // Masks and props GADGET Efectos Especiales // Helmets Ricardo Vergne // Prosthesis Martí Doy // Spheres construction Goretti Puente // Footwear Natalio Martín // Photo credits: Alex Font

Executive production Juan Manuel Gil Galindo Cristina Goñi Adot // Co-production Teatros del Canal (Madrid), Théâtre National de Chaillot (Paris), Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Sadler’s Wells (London), Tanz im August/ HAU Hebbel am Ufer (Berlin), Grec 2018 Festival de Barcelona – Institut de Cultura Ajuntament de Barcelona (Barcelona), Oriente Occidente Dance Festival (Rovereto, Italy), Mercat de les Flors (Barcelona)

With the collaboration of El Graner Centre de Creació (Barcelona)

With the support of INAEM – Ministerio de Educación Cultura y Deporte de España, ICEC – Departament de Cultura de la Generalitat de Catalunya