An old woman is prisoner of her past. Released by her fears, she is set free – and so the story begins, counting down to the 1920s.

Time is inspired by the short life of the dancer Anita Berber (1899–1928), who performed during the 1920s. Accordingly, the choreography of Time mixes expressionist dance with improvisation and contemporary elements. The central theme is the 1920s, the decade in which this style was created and reached its best period.

The intention is to bring the spirit and atmosphere of the 1920s – a very intense decade with lots of changes and revolutions – into the aesthetic of our time.

Credits

Production: 2002–2003
Choreography & dance: Angela Lamprianidou
Scenery: Giorgos Nouvakis
Wardrobe: Natalie Hoffmann, A. Lamprianidou
Light & sound: Camelo Guino, Paul Rose
Music: John Cage, Cirque du Soleil, Josephine Baker, John Cale
Duration: 55 min
Performed: 2002/03 in Barcelona and at the ARENA Festival, Erlangen

Technical details

Stage: min. 20 × 25 ft, indoor performance, possibility to hang scenery from the ceiling
Misc.: CD player, scenery