THE LIQUID BETWEEN US

The invisible but audible. Close and still isolated.

In search of new forms of expression during and after the pandemic, performance maker Bahzad Sulaiman explored the invisible boundaries of interpersonal contact. The result is an interdisciplinary opera performance that interprets the forms of relationship between human bodies in public space through movement, vocal expression and language.

"THE LIQUID BETWEEN US" poses questions related to the physical and psychological distance between people in society. In doing so, the performance focuses particularly on persons diagnosed with social anxiety (social phobia) or autism spectrum.

In this context, the performance questions human behaviour and its effects. "Disorder" is also considered here as a social, psychological, and behavioural phenomenon.

The spoken and emotional levels of Johanna Kotlaris' texts and Rúben Borges' composition create an experiential space in which contemplation and active listening emerge through sound, singing and movement.

THE LIQUID BETWEEN US

Interdisciplinary opera performance

World premiere June 30, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Further performances July 1 and 2, 2023 at 7 p.m.

Saarlandmuseum, Modern Gallery, Saarbrücken, Germany.

Concept and staging: Bahzad Sulaiman

Music composition: Rúben Borges

Libretto: Johanna Kotlaris

Performers:

Vera Bundschuh, Márton Debreczenyi, Burak Karaoğlanoğlu, Eunbi Lee, Marcello Musini, Paula Niehoff, Viktoria Nikolova, Maris Pajuste, Katharina Reimann and Bas Van Damme.

Ticket / Reservation:

Free entrance / Entrance at 18:30

The audience's seat is limited. Therefore, you need to book in advance via this link.

Duration: 1 hour, no break

In German language

Notice: The performance is not recommended for people under 18 years old!

The project is supported by:

The Ministry of Education and Culture of Saarland, Landeshauptstadt Saarbrücken, Stiftung Saarländischer Kulturbesitz, Rotary Club Homburg-Saarpfalz, Haus Afrika eV, YEKITI SAARBRÜCKEN eV and HBKsaar.