PRESS COMMENTS
“Where is the repeat button in the theatre, please? At the end of the opening evening for the third Saar Dance Festival in the Saarbrücken State Theatre you want to shout ‘Encore’ for both pieces. ‘Clara’ fascinates and works differently, especially as a dance masterpiece. Every fibre of the body counts. With Celis at the helm, the Saarbrücken ensemble has truly achieved a master class through a perfect cast of performers.”
Cathrin Elss-Sehringhaus, Saarbrücker Zeitung
“The dancers wear body-coloured, skin-tight costumes in ‘Futureworld’ and show themselves in all their beauty: They appear naked, vulnerable and original. Then the light changes at the Saarländisches Staatstheater and you ask yourself: Is this what people look like? Circuit boards and wires suddenly light up on the bodies showing the inner workings of computers. Are these cyborgs or robots in Stijn Celis’ (the ballet director from Saarbrücken), new piece ‘Clara’?”
Karsten Neuschwender, OPUS culture magazine
“Future World” is an impressive double performance with strong choreography that is unmissable. In both performances the music, dance and stage design enter a harmonious
liaison.”
Oliver Sandmeyer, Saartext
“Amazing, gripping and poetic! (…) succeeds brilliantly because Stijn Celis relies on his skilful and graceful dancers. He uses the space on the stage so effectively with his elegant stage design which complements the music.”
Barbara Grech, SR2
Using state-of-the-art technology Laura Theiss, costume designer collaborates with Stijn Celis to create breath-taking silhouettes designed to represent a futuristic world. Laura’s
reflective suits formed part of her collection at London Fashion Week.
Ballet by Stijn Celis, music by Isao Tomita, Max Richter, Peder Mannerfelt and others.
Choreography and set design: Stijn Celis
Costumes: Laura Theiss
Costume Assistant: Tebea Sand
Lighting design: André Fischer
Choreography: Stijn Celis
Photographer: Betina Stoesss
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