Bava
Bava is a duet between dancer and puppet where the idea of the monster which hides itself in all of us is a starting point. The piece investigates the more hidden aspects of the personality of the individual, like eroticism, desire, aggression and exhibitionism. By using a puppet, it is possible to release oneself from a normal role and bring latent personality traits to the surface without having to carry the weight of responsibility for them.
Choreography and concept: Giulia Mureddu in collaboration with Ulrike Quade
Dance and play: Giulia Mureddu
Puppet: Ulrike Quade
Music: Strawinsky, Mat Pogo, Björk, Noahlewis' Mahlon Tails
Music mix: Robin Tunca, Giulia Mureddu
Costumes: Giulia Mureddu, Ulrike Quade
Advice: Robin Tunca
Lights/Technique: Roland van Ulden
Production: Danswerkplaats Amsterdam (DWA)
Bava has been realized with the support of Danswerkplaats Amsterdam (NL) and Fabbricaeuropa (IT)
Duration performance: 25 minutes
Video Bava @ Melkweg Theater, Amsterdam: Josanne Buiting
Video Bava @ Oerol Festival 2008, Joyce Roodnat of Dutch newspaper NRC interviews Giulia Mureddu. The interview is in Dutch with English subtitles. Contains images of performance.
