Pantheon
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Here we are. Together. Side by side. What keeps us together? Is it necessity? Or habit?
«Pantheon» is a journey from the first cells that began gathering into sponges when oxygen appeared, to a Saturday evening at Anfield stadium where tens of thousands sing: «You'll Never Walk Alone». The poses, gestures, and signs of cultural history, a story of interruptions and continuities, of being together and diverging, presented by a trans-generational cast.
At the starting point of «Pantheon» is a unique atlas created by German art historian Aby Warburg in the first half of the 20th century. Warburg picked out a thousand images showing how certain signs appear, disappear, and then reappear throughout history. What do these signs say about being human? Why do we repeatedly encounter people lying on grass having picnics? Why are heads depicted again and again, and why did the eagle specifically peck at Prometheus's liver? What happened to Medieval poses of joy, which artist died in a haystack, and why do migrants help us find new paths?
Mart Kangro is a freelance choreographer, director and dancer. In his works, he focuses on the meaningfulness of the human body and movement in theatre as semiotic space-time, and on existential issues of stage situation. During the past seven years he has created collaborative performances together with actor and director Juhan Ulfsak and dramaturg Eero Epner. Besides that, he has directed performances where he himself is not on stage.
On 10.5 at 22:00 there will be an Artist Talk with the company at the Festival Centre.
Easy Read
«Pantheon» shows that certain things in history keep coming up. In art, we also see similar images again and again. Or people have connections that one wouldn't expect.
Translation
The Estonian spoken text is simultaneously translated into German (headphones).
For people with mobility disabilities
The Grosse Halle is wheelchair accessible. There are cobblestones and a few small thresholds on the way to the auditorium. The theater has a barrier-free toilet.
Content Notes
This production contains partial nudity.
The production includes direct address to the audience, though no response or active participation is required.
Sensory Triggers
Loud noises and sounds
Moments of darkness
Stage smoke
Haze
Shouting
High energy performance with movement close to the audience
Social Story
Social stories are used as a tool to prepare people for a public event, such as a theatre performance. Our social stories provide a detailed description of what to expect at the venue and the customs that apply there. You can find the (German) PDF of the «Pantheon» social story here.
Special Check-In
We offer a special check-in option. If for any reason you'd like to avoid the crowded foyer, require a specific seat, assistance due to a mobility impairment, or would like to be picked up at the bus stop, please contact us in advance. A member of our team will accompany you according to your needs.
Register: checkin@auawirleben.ch
Access Friend
At the Grosse Halle, Access Friends welcome audiences and are available before, during, and after performances. These people can be identified by their purple vests. Questions about accessibility can be directed to the Access Friends.
- Performance
- Juhan Ulfsak, Teele Pärn (Estonian Drama Theatre), Kristina Preimann, Kaie Mihkelson (Estonian Drama Theatre) and Mart Kangro
- Director
- Mart Kangro
- Dramaturg
- Eero Epner
- Set design
- Kristel Zimmer
- Video artist
- Emer Värk
- Light and sound artist
- Kalle Tikas
- Project manager
- Eneli Järs and Jaak Prints
Pantheon is produced in collaboration between Von Krahl Theatre and Kanuti Gildi SAAL. Supported by the Estonian Cultural Endowment and City of Tallinn.
The performances of «Pantheon» in Bern are supported by the Estonian Cultural Ministry.