«The Waves» – A multi-sensory performance based on Virginia Woolf

«Who is he? Who is she? I am infinitely curious and do not know what is to come», writes Virginia Woolf in her 1931 novel «The Waves». In a polyphonic stream of consciousness, the novel tells of the lifelong friendship between six different people, of intense encounters, of childhood, ageing and death.
[in]operabilities delves into Woolf's flow of language and revolves around a central scene in the novel: a reunion of friends in a restaurant. With playfulness and melancholy, the ensemble transforms «The Waves» into a multi-sensory musical theatre piece made up of words and gestures, sound, vibrations, touch and light. Six performers appear in rhythmically interwoven solos, representing different generations, worlds and styles of perception. Thoughts, dreams and utterances, slow motion and time lapse blur. Inside and outside, the characters seek contact with themselves, with others and with the world.

«The Waves» is a production of [in]operabilities in co-production with Kampnagel, Gare du Nord Basel and Radialsystem Berlin.

With

Benjamin van Bebber (director/text version/video); Leo Hofmann (composition/musical direction); Sophia Neises, Sabrina Ma, Christine Korfant, Emil Leske, Marla Breuker (Performance); Matteo Fargion (Performance/Composition); Franziska Henschel (dramaturgy); Philipp Wacker, Susanne Tod (Sign Language Dramaturgy); Pernille Sonne, Jeanne Charlotte Vogt (dramaturgy, audio description); Lea Kissing (stage); Merle Richter (costumes); Nina Klöckner (Production); Claire Diraison (Press & Public Relations); Sofia Chionidou (Assistant Director & Production); Michael Brailey (video assistant); Lars Kracht (Technical Director Tour); [in]operabilities: Benjamin van Bebber, Franziska Henschel, Leo Hofmann, Jeanne Charlotte Vogt (concept/production/public relations); Christina Müller, Nicole Ostrycharczyk, Marie Schaper, Clara Bosse (Interpreting)

Program

«The Waves» (2024)

Info

Age recommendation: From 14 years

The tribune is made to vibrate at some points in the play. The performers play close to the audience. There are places with flickering light and light reflections of some props.

Languages: In German Sign Language, German spoken language, with artistically integrated audio description, simplified surtitles in German.

Access: The entrance will be accompanied by interpreters for DSGS. Tactile tour 45 minutes before the start for blind and visually impaired visitors and companions. Early boarding from 19:30.

Relaxed Performance: You can leave the hall at any time.

Information for wheelchair users: Wheelchair spaces are available. We kindly ask you to reserve a seat at → info@garedunord.ch

On 3.12., an audience discussion will take place after the concert.

Duration

90 minutes, no break

Links

→ inoperabilities.net
→ leohofmann.com