The Doll of Kokoschka MUPA Budapest
February 1st 2017
I went to this fantastic, baffling and exciting theatrical event last night. The links below gives an idea of what the work was basically ‘ saying’ but to experience it directly and closely was thrilling. Fully admit and deeply ignorant of dance…do not understand/know language if using stylised formal movement to tell story, explore ideas and feelings but think must try to self-educate. Synetic Theatre in DC nearest I suppose but that not nearly so formal. If I can do it with the formality and conventions of opera then sure can with movement. As ever, I was astonished at what dancers can do with their bodies. They truly are the ultimate athletes. I did get a of moments of feeling but did find it difficult to get a sense of the whole and of an overall structure of the work.
Still, it was a great experience in stunning hall to which must return. And the amazing prices…
Video ‘trailer’: https://youtu.be/Ng6x4OW_kdw
Info from MUPA site: https://www.mupa.hu/en/program/dance-contemporary-circus/krisztian-gergye-company-and-gloria-benedikt-the-doll-of-kokoschka-2015-09-13_20-00-festival-theatre (this was for a later performance but the best I could find re helpful information)