A meta-theatrical investigation on madness, violence and hope
Dance
Sanpapié / C&C Company
STRANGERS IN THE NIGHT
by Jos Baker, Linus Jansner, Carlo Massari
co-created and performed by Jos Baker, Linus Jansner, Carlo Massari
concept Carlo Massari
script Jos Baker
original soundtrack and composition Andreas Moulin
in collaboration with Martina La Ragione, Chiara Osella
technical direction Francesco Massari
costumes Chiara Defant
production Associazione Culturale Sanpapié
coproduction Oriente Occidente, Fondazione Nazionale della Danza / Aterballetto, Transart Festival
with the support of ERT Emilia Romagna Teatro Fondazione / Teatro Nazionale – focus CARNE
with the contribution of Assessorato alla Cultura – Regione Emilia Romagna, MIC – Ministero della Cultura
Inspired by Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, this tragicomic work explores the thin border that separates reality and fiction, authenticity and role, action and pantomime, breaking the fourth wall and drawing the audience into an escalation of madness and irony.
C&C is a choreographic company from Emilia founded in 2011; it stands out for its bold exploration of trans-disciplinary acts and the active involvement of local communities. Its most recent productions include titles such as Beast without Beauty and Les Miserables.
running time: 55′
in Italian and English, with over-titles in English and Italian
