It gets under our skin, brings sweat to our brows, and makes our pulse race. Fear is a fascinating emotion that can both paralyze and inspire us. It ranges from a dull sense of anxiety and sudden fright to a pleasant thrill. But what triggers it? How does it feel physically? And how does it influence our actions? PHOBIAGORA explores this emotion through moving images. Inspired by the sculptor Louise Bourgeois, who found metaphors for her fears in her famous “Cells”—enclosed, cell-like spaces—the performance “Places of Fear” takes shape. Four characters confront their fears. They examine their life stories, step out of their comfort zones, and confront the audience with the many faces of fear.

Concept/Direction & Choreography: Juliette Villemin
Dance: Kirill Berezovski, Marina Grün, Johannes Walter, Verena Wilhelm
Media/Set Design/Graphics: Natalia Paschkewitsch and Nadja Weber
Technical Direction/Lighting Design: Alexander Joseph
Music Design: Benedikt Immerz
Artistic Consultant: Dr. Csilla Katrin Körmendy
PR & Production Assistant: Marie-Christine Kesting
Costumes: Julia Poerschke

Dates and Venue: October 24, 26, and 27, 2018, Theaterhaus Stuttgart, T4

Tickets
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Sponsors: City of Stuttgart, LaFT BW, LBBW Foundation

Cooperation Partner: Produktionszentrum Tanz+Performance e.V., Stuttgart

Announcement: There will be an introduction before the performance begins. The audience will have the opportunity to experience a hands-on introduction to the piece and a physical exploration of the theme of fear. Dance journalist Petra Mostbacher-Dix and choreographer Juliette Villemin will discuss the questionnaire on which the piece is based and engage in dialogue with the audience. Dates: October 24 and 27, 2018, Theaterhaus Stuttgart, T4; 1 hour before the performance begins; duration approx. 40 minutes