Takao Kawaguchi

About Kazuo Ohno

  • Tanz im August

How can something as fleeting as dance be archived and passed on? How can it be saved from oblivion? And how is it changed in this process of being passed on? Takao Kawaguchi – a fearless performance artist, a shape-shifter of the body and the mind – literally copies the dances of an icon, focusing on video recordings of renowned butoh dancer Kazuo Ohno, who helped to revolutionise dance and founded butoh in the wake of the Second World War. What emerges is a tense, exciting dialogue of two artists between presence and absence, contemporary trash and traditional wisdom.

Duration 110 Min

Archive materials courtesy of Kazuo Ohno Dance Studio and Dance Archive Network.

With the support of Japan Foundation.
German premiere

Magazin im August Article

"Entering the World of Butoh"

Cast

Choreography: Kazuo Ohno, Tatsumi Hijikata / With: Takao Kawaguchi / Appearance in Video: Yoshito Ohno / Dramaturgy, Visuals & Sound Design: Naoto Iina / Costume Design: Noriko Kita / Lighting Design & Production Management: Toshio Mizohata

Dates

Past
  • Performance
    Wed 16.8.2017, 19:00 / HAU3
  • Performance
    Thu 17.8.2017, 19:00 / HAU3
  • Fri 18.8.2017, 17:00 / HAU2
  • Performance
    Fri 18.8.2017, 19:00 / HAU3
  • Performance
    Sat 19.8.2017, 19:00 / HAU3

Location

  • HAU3
    Tempelhofer Ufer 10, 10963 Berlin

    HAU3 unfortunately is not barrier-free. Access to the theatre is via a stairwell (3rd floor). The use of a lift is possible with prior arrangement. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or email us at tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de. Wheelchair users are also kindly requested to register their attendance at least one day before the performance.
    Thank you for your understanding.

  • HAU2
    Hallesches Ufer 34, 10963 Berlin

    There are two marked parking spots in front of the building. Barrier-free restroom facilities are available. Four relaxed seats are available in the first row of HAU2. Tickets for wheelchair users and accompanying persons can also be booked via the ticketing system. If you need help, please contact our Ticketing & Service team at +49 (0)30 259004-27 or send us an email to tickets@hebbel-am-ufer.de.

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