Apparitions
In search of the ultimate proof that ghosts exist, Diederik Peeters has been exploring the damp tunnels that connect science with magic and horror with technology. He reappears regularly to present his findings in different forms: from dance-piece to installation to a radio-play... «Apparitions» is the most recent in this series of works and takes the shape of a fully fledged show.
Convinced that magic can enrich our relation to reality, Diederik takes on the role of an illusionist but quickly gets lost in his own illusions. Using some 19th century optical tricks, he blows life into his own shadow and resurrects some ghosts of the future. In a kind of visual delirium echoes of Méliès or Houdini bump into the 22nd Century. Here, the dead might very well be alive, and the future turns out to be the present.
Diederik Peeters is an officially certified visual artist that accidentally got lost in the stables of stage-art, and usually makes performances, but has also been caught writing texts, inventing installations or crafting other amalgams that are hard to categorise. He is suffering from a pathological preference for confusion. In his work the notion of a solid and unchanging reality is stubbornly sabotaged. Absurdities and contradictions pile up to reveal a universe where everything is constantly transforming, and nothing ever remains what it seems to be.
«Apparitions» is part of the Bring a Friend format. In 2022, we started an attempt to question and soften our role as gatekeepers in the curation process. We asked two of our invited companies to nominate artists from their own local area for our programme, who have not toured much internationally. Diederik Peeters was invited by Antoine Defoort, who is presenting Elles Vivent at aua this year.
For people with mobility disabilities
Schlachthaus Theater is accessible barrier-free and has a barrier-free toilet.
Surtitles
A translation into German is available at the entrance.
Special Check-In
We offer the possibility of a Special Check-In. If for any reason you would like to avoid the crowded foyer, have trouble getting into the hall with the crowd, need a special seat, would like to be picked up at the bus station or require assistance due to a mobility restriction, please contact us in advance: checkin@auawirleben.ch
Someone from the team will accompany you according to your needs.
Social Story
Social Stories are used as a tool to prepare people for public events such as theatre performances. In our Social Stories you will find a description for each performance, what situation to expect at the venue and what customs apply there. You can find the PDF for the Social Story (in German) of «Apparitions» here.
- A performance by
- Diederik Peeters
- In close collaboration with
- Jonas Chéreau
- Lights
- Henri-Emmanuel Doublier
- Music & Sound
- Lieven Dousselaere
- Artistic assistance & production
- Marion Le Guerroué
- Robotics
- Jérôme Dupraz
- Production assistance
- Camille Bono, Thomas Riou
- Visual Design
- Christoph Hefti
- Outside Eye
- Danai Anesiadou
- Choreographic Eye
- Sara Manente
- Theremin
- Grégoire Blanc
- Voice
- Maxim Daish-Belay, Isidora Polly Peeters
Production: SPIN & L’Amicale
Coproduction: Centre Pompidou, Kunstencentrum BUDA, Kunstencentrum NONA, Schauspiel Leipzig, Le VIVAT, VIERNULVIER
Supported by: La Bellone, De Brakke Grond, La Chartreuse, Far West, Fructose, Impakt Festival, Netwerk, Playground Festival, Superamas, Théâtre de Poche/ Salle Ropartz