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Ben Frost has composed an original score for his first ever German-speaking theatre piece - Rausch.

Seven dancers and five actors set off in search of the ultimate high, an escape from the forces of our controlled liberal society, a departure into a life of unexpected intensity and unknown freedom.

The coupling of the human species in the urban centres of the Western hemisphere has become extremely complex. And the ecstasy of love, our final utopia, has been transformed into a highly competitive market. Once love has been found, then the work begins: on our relationship and on ourselves. But where can we still find this ecstasy of feelings, the all-consuming passion which gives life its meaning and depth, this transcendent experience which lights up our secure everyday existence?


Rausch is a music theatre production by Falk Richter (playwright and resident director at Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus) and Anouk van Dijk (choreographer and founder of dance company anoukvandijk dc).

The world premiere of the piece takes place in Düsseldorf on April 14th and will then be performed on April 15-19. Extensive supporting programme includes a dance workshop, video screenings, discussions and lectures as well as a special event on April 1st where Ben will host a listening session and discussion on the workings behind the score (free of charge and open to everyone).

For further info and tickets, go here.
 

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