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«UNTER UNS – Eine Reise in die Tiefen des Bodens»
Listening connects. Listening takes time. In «UNTER UNS», the audience explores, through deep listening, the hidden worlds of the ground as a living treasure in an experimental theatrical experience. The scenography consists of an inflatable shell that takes up the entire performance space, making the outside world disappear. Inside the shell, visitors encounter an expansive, sounding and shaking floor. As a giant musical instrument, it invites you to lie down and listen to it. Those who do are immersed in a dynamic resonance chamber of sounds and noises that can be freely associated with soil, ground or subsoil: with the rumbling depths and treasures of the earth, as well as the living surface on which countless creatures leave their traces each day.
Dimitri de Perrot uses sound as a central theatrical narrative device in his expansive productions. He understands hearing and sensing sound as a skill that must be practiced and cultivated again and again in order for it to unfold. His spatial and sound installations create spaces for reflection that allow us to think about the boundaries between the individual and community and the connection to a shared reality.
«Unter uns has brought me to this point of feeling, from which the world expands in a miraculous way.» – FRIDA Magazin
«When sounds let your imagination run free.» – NZZ
«Surrealism for your ears.» – Das Kulturmagazin 041
Deep listening theater: An immersive space and sound installation focussed on the hidden worlds of the ground. For the full sound experience, it is recommended that you lie down on the floor. Time slots of 60 minutes each.
OPEN TABLE / MEET THE AUDIENCE
Before and after the performances, the audience is invited for a drink to share time and thoughts on an OPEN TABLE in the KaBar.
Biografie
Dimitri de Perrot uses sound as a theatrical narrative device and guides the audience towards deeper listening, based on the conviction that hearing and the ability to listen are an essential foundation for any form of coexistence and peaceful community. He is an internationally award-winning Swiss sound artist, musician, stage designer and director. He creates productions and sound installations for theaters, museums and public spaces, in which he subtly and poetically introduces the audience to listening to outer and inner worlds. He skillfully challenges the boundaries between individuals and manages to create a sense of collectivity while appealing to our own personal interpretations.
Credits
Idea, stage design, music, sound design and artistic direction: Dimitri de Perrot
Dramaturgy: Anna Papst
Music - research and co-creation: Julian Sartorius
Sound design - mix and technical realization: Max Molling
Lighting design: Tina Bleuler / Patrik Rimann
Stage design - development and construction: Leo Hoffmann
Stage design - Textile set: Franziska Born
Research and Œil Extérieur: Jessica Huber
Communication & Thinktank Studio DdP: Christoph Meier
Technical direction: Raphaël Vuilleumier
Production management and diffusion: Studio DdP
Production: Studio DdP
Co-production: Gessnerallee Zurich
Partner theaters: Le Centquatre Paris, Festival Archipel Genève, Nona/Broek Festival - Mechelen, Zürcher Theater Spektakel.
With the support of: City of Zurich Culture, Department of Culture Canton of Zurich, Pro Helvetia Swiss Arts Council, Corymbo Foundation, Ernst Göhner Foundation, Else v. Sick Foundation, Migros Culture Percentage.
Thanks to: Dampfzentrale Bern, Lydia Kluge, Peter Sauter/Nullachtsechzehn, Roman Müller/Ballonarchiv, Schroeder fire balloons, Simon Krautheim/Johann Kogge, Urs Meier/Luft & Laune, ZAZ Bellerive - Zentrum Architektur Zürich.
Dimitri de Perrot developed the project UNTER UNS as “Artist in Residence” at Le Centquatre Paris and received a “Research Grant” from the City of Zurich and Pro Helvetia as well as an “Ideation Grant” from Migros Culture Percentage.
Dimitri de Perrot/Studio DdP is supported by the City and Canton of Zurich with a concept grant/multi-year group grant 2024-2027.
Dimitri de Perrot is “Artist in Residence” at Le Centquatre - Paris.
