Zer-brech-lich is a captivating musical dance theatre production suitable for audiences of all ages. In this mesmerizing performance, three talented disabled performers bring to life songs specially composed by Swiss musician Gina ÉTÉ. These songs share a common theme: fragility, explored from both personal and political perspectives. Can fragility be a powerful political statement? Is it possible that fragility possesses a unique power to unite people and act as a catalyst to challenge the false ideals of strength, beauty, and success often perpetuated by ableist societies? How can fragility unite people?

Throughout the performance, the performers answer these questions through a blend of direct, political, and poetic expression, often infused with humour. They dance with their vulnerability, caring for and supporting each other as they playfully construct and deconstruct images and sets. By doing so, they reveal the raw mechanisms behind the creation of ‘illusions,’ aiming to spark the audience’s imagination of a future where diversity replaces the ‘norm.’

Through their dynamic and heartfelt expressions, the performers of Zer-brech-lich invite the audience to rethink societal perceptions of fragility and strength. Their performance is a poignant reminder that true power and beauty lie in embracing and celebrating our differences.

The 2pm performance of Zer-brech-lich on Sunday 20 October is included in our Bear (AKA Full Week) and Otter (Weekend Max) Passes. The 7pm performance on Saturday 19 October is included in our Pup Pass. Click here for more information about our passes.

Credits

Directed and Choreographed: Alessandro Schiattarella
Choreographed and Performed by: Victoria Antonova, Alice Giuliani, Meret Landolt (x Laila White)
Sound: Eugenio Fabiani
Video: Manuel Justo
Voice Off: Linda Wolf
Music Songwriting: Gina ÉTÉ
Musical Director: Richard Schwennicke
Stage Design: Margarete Albinger
Costume Design: Giulia Marcotullio
Light Design: Uwe Wegner
Dramaturgy: Martin Mutschler
Props: Stella Kuprat, Ingmar Mühlich


Zer-brech-lich is the inaugural production of the Jupiter project, co-produced by the Opera and Schauspielhaus Hannover, together with the Theaterformen Festival, in cooperation with the Hamburg Theatre Academy. It is now part of the association cinquantatré based in Basel, Switzerland, and supported by the Fachausschuss Theater und Tanz.

Access

This show has integrated audio description and subtitles in English.