Olivia Hyunsin Kim / Ddanddarakim:
History has failed us, but…

If I can't dance it's not my revolution. The performance History has failed us, but... deals with physical forms of protest and searches for a solidary togetherness while taking into account different bodies. Which narratives and images of resistance are remembered - and how are they told?
Inspired by old and young protest movements such as the Gezi-Park Movement from Turkey or the Candlelight Protests of South Korea, Olivia Hyunsin Kim is concerned with finding new ways of empowerment for bodies that are perceived as "different" or "foreign" in society. Racist resentment, evident not only in electoral successes for right-wing parties but also in attacks on "racialized" bodies on the streets or in the theater, make us ask how we can feel safe and fight back. How can we, when language ends, find resistance and empowerment in dance and movement? With History has failed us, but... Olivia Hyunsin Kim creates an immersive and sensual stage piece that generates new spaces of encounter.

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The piece lasts about 60-70 minutes. It primarily uses German and English spoken language. Text passages in other languages are made available in German and English written language in the evening note. There will be video projections that can be flickering at times as well as light smoke from a smoke machine. The sound includes very low bass frequencies that create vibrations as well as very high frequencies. Hearing protection is provided at the entrance. The piece is suitable for audiences from 14 years and older. The audience area on the grandstand is seated. There are two wheelchair spaces and one beanbag seat that can be reserved by phone or booked via the online ticket shop or at the box office, if available. If you require specific seating of any other kind, please arrive 20-30 minutes prior to show time and approach our evening staff.

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