Marcelo Evelin, one of Brazil’s great talents, makes his Japanese debut with his latest work, which premiered last autumn. “Matadouro” is the last installment of the trilogy based on “Os Sertões”, an epic novel by Brazilian writer: Euclides da Cunha –the first and second parts were “Sertão” (2003) and “Bull Dancing” (2006). In its exploration, the body emerges as a metaphor of such conflicts as “official vs outcast”,“savagery vs civilized” and “specified territory vs a globalized world”. The eight performers transform into a labor worker, an Indio, a happy person, a group of sleazy carnival fellows and a rogue at a farm. They crisscross the stage for the whole 60 minutes of the performance and push the battle to saturation point. The dancers embody compelling responses to contemporary Brazil.
photo by Layane Holanda
costumes by Joao Pimenta
Date
10.7［Fri］19:00-
10.8［Sat］17:30-
*The theater opens 15 min. prior to the performance.
Duration
65min
Venue
Former Rissei Elementary School
310-2, Bizenjima-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Tickets
￥3,000 (Adults)
￥2,500 (Youth [Under 25] and Students)
￥1,000 (High School)
*Suitable for 16 years and older
Credits
Creation: Alexandre Santos, Andrez Lean Ghizze,
Cipo’ Alvarenga, Fagao, Fa’bio Crazy da Silva,
Izabelle Frota, Jaap Lindijer, Jacob Alves,
Josh S.,Layane Holanda, Marcelo Evelin,
Regina Veloso, Se’rgio Caddah, Silvia Sote
Supported by FUNARTE Grant (2008), Law of Incentive of the State Government of Piauí/SIEC/FUNDAC
Produced by Studio of the Núcleo Do Dirceu in Teresina/Piauí, Artistic residence in the Hetveem Theater of Amsterdam, Choreographic Center of Rio de Janeiro
Co-Presented by Rissei/Cultural City Steering Committee
Presented by KYOTO EXPERIMENT
Related Event
Lecture
“Performing Arts in Brazil, today”
Date:10.9 [Sun] 13:30‐15:30
Venue: flowing KARASUMA 2F
Admission:Free
Supported by the Japan Foundation
Workshop
Marcelo Evelin Workshop
Date: 10.11［Tue］, 12［Wed］
Venue: Kyoto Art Center Auditorium
Admission: ¥3,000 (for 2 days)
