The wooden sailboat Johanne has sailed thousands of
natutical miles from the North Sea through insidious Skagerrak, to the
open Baltic Sea. Her hull has experienced madness and scurvy, and under
the cover of the night, her crew has conspired, been drinking and taught
themselves new tricks!
In strong gale the sea fog’s heroes stand weathered, raw and ready
with a wild and imposed circus-show! A mad and ingenious balancing act
about life aboard, and the world on land.
With neck-breaking acrobatics from the mast, handstand in the wind,
and precision second to none in everything that takes place, the crew of
artists and musicians demonstrates what happens when the line of
command disappears, and creative anarchy breaks free!
“Circus from the Nordic Sea” is an impressive and
seductive circus-show with a duration of approx. 60 min. and includes
livemusic by Swedish electronica-artist Jenny Nilsson and is recommended for all ages. “Circus from the Nordic Sea” is the 2nd in line of DYNAMO’s co-produced circus performances!
Arcade Delight
What do you
do as a nostalgic when, do to 20 years of unstoppable technological
advancement, the arcade machines have had to see themselves banished to the darkness?
– When kitsch is no longer cool and we have gradually forgotten how to move on
roller skates?
One option is undeniably and insistently to force breath life back into it accompanied by the tunes of Talkin Heads and Bowie and force feed the mischievous types with roller disco, shoulder pads and masterful circus acts.
Through a
neon-lit retro arcade hall, you enter the pastel-colored parallel universe, to
the sounds of the Donkey Kong and Pac Man themes. Stage smoke, light fixtures
and DJs frame the roller skate disco dome, while a street of dilapidated sheds
houses bars, roller skate dispatch center, air rifle shooting tent, a “redundancy
horn” of a dressing room, face painting for adults, photo booth and street food
trucks of straight out curiosities.
And then of
course the circus!
If you can
come dressed up according to the 80’s theme?!
YES!
Arcade
Delight is an all-night event in a complete universe where you as the audience
can move freely. There are very few rules for you in your role as an audience:
Have a party and participate!
Arcade
Delight is an immersive concept developed by DYNAMO, which means that you as an
audience / participant, in addition to being included as a scenographic
element, will also be able to interact with the acts and artists you are
surrounded by.
You may want
to dress up for Arcade Delight – feel free! Just like you might have pair of roller
skates that you think the whole world should see – Bring ‘em – Helle, roll your
way down here!
Any excess
tickets are sold at the door.
Det får bära eller brista
An acrobatic performance telling the story of women’s strength
The research has its focus on Nordic women’s physical tasks during the last hundred years. It originates from interviews with the artists mothers, grandmothers, and great grand mothers.
In Det får bära eller brista six female acrobats work together as three duo pairs, as two trio groups, and as an acrobatic collective.
They all have approximately twenty years of experience as circus performers.
Det får bära eller brista is a beautiful, physical and impressive portrayal of the woman as the bearing figure in life. The show caters to audiences of all ages, but we recommended that smaller children come in the company of adults.
Nordic folkmusic
The music is based on the Nordic countries’ folk music and tradition. New compositions are inspired by traditional folk music from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland.
The two musicians, the multi-instrumentalists Anna Cederquist and Anna Rynefors, illustrate and reinforce the performance with varied, warm, suggestive, happy, heavy and curvy modern folk music.
CANCELLED: Portmanteau
The performance has unfortunately been cancelled
A poetic meeting
To the deep tones of a double bass, two performers move around the stage. One is a dancer, the other is a visual artist. Both with rooted experience as circus performers.
Based on a portmanteau – a linguistic term for new words that combine two meanings – the performance examines what happens in the meeting between two artistic expressions.
Together, the performers explore space, sounds, light and movement – a poetic and visual encounter between bodies and senses that entices and challenges the imagination.
Like in poetry, Portmanteau does not dictate a clear narrative, but rather allows the audience to bring in their own interpretations.
DURATION 55 min. AGE 5+
TICKET With DYNAMO-Card: 0 kr.* Adult pre-sale: 120 kr. Adult at the door: 200 kr. Retired, poor, students and youth u/25: 80 kr. Children u/15: 40 kr
*Buy your DYNAMO-card to see tons of performances and save tons of money! 350 kr. for the entire season 21/22 (conditions apply)
About the company
Luis Sartori do Vale is a performing and visual artist from Brazil, based in Helsinki, Finland. He is one of the artistic forces behind Company Portmanteau, and, together with Mira Ravald, the creator of the award-winning performance that shares the company’s name.
Luis has performed in more than 25 countries worldwide. When not working with performing arts, he develops projects as a visual artist, between illustration, video and animation.
POSTPONED – DÉJÀ
A living time capsule
In a space of 20 m2, the world’s entire history takes place over a span of 8 billion years through expressive movement, magical illusions and puppet theater.
From cavemen in loincloths to the DJs in tracksuits – a visual journey through time that questions our meaning, or rather: Our insignificance, seen in a larger perspective of the concept of time.
DÉJÀ is inspired by Richard McGuire’s award-winning graphic novel Here. It serves poetic and a humorous expression that composes images from different eras.
A slide show of what was, what is and what may come.
The performance is presentet in collaboration with Teater Momentum, and is shown at Ny Vestergade 18, Odense C
The performance is postponed due to the lockdown.
Ticket price on performance night at the venue: kr. 200 – buy your ticket in pre-sale. It is much cheaper!
ABOUT THE COMPANY
The Krumple seeks to create visually arresting theatre without borders, characterized by a strong element of surprise. The human is at the forefront of everything they do, each show walking a fine line between sensitivity and stupidity, as they strive to look through both ends of the telescope for what usually cannot be seen.
You’ll never cross the street in the same way again!
DON GNU digs into the tediousness of everyday routines in search of poetry and humor in a performance with muscular physicality and edgy stunt tricks.
One ordinary day, four ordinary men take a walk through a city. They readily follow unwritten and strict rules of good behavior and norms of social etiquette until one of them suddenly decides to rebel…
With trademark DON GNU “everyday stunts” and raw physicality, WALK-MAN is a performance in which the ground is literally swept away from under the feet of four men walking. In a world where rules, norms and routines no longer apply, a pedestrian is not simply a person crossing the street and common understanding of “good behavior” falls apart.
The performance is presented in collaboration with Teater Momentum
DURATION 70 min. AGE All ages
TICKET Membership: 0 kr. Ticket: 200 kr. Group ticket, adult: 140 kr. (min. 6 pers.) Youth ticket u/25: 110 kr. Group ticket, youth: 80 kr. (min. 6 pers.)
About the company
DON GNU – Physical Theatre & Film is an artistic collaboration that focuses on dance and physical theatre. The company was founded in 2010 by the two choreographers Jannik Elkær and Kristoffer Louis Andrup Pedersen, who also constitute the artistic duo at the helm of DON GNU. Today the company is one of the most touring company in Denmark.
Manoviva & Antipodi
ITALIAN PUPPET THEATRE AT THE HARBOUR
Experience a magical circus atmosphere at Odense Harbour when the Italian Teatri Mobili come to town with circus trucks and theaters on wheels. Teatri Mobili is a whole circus family for 3 generations traveling together around Europe.
Experience the enchanting performances of MANOVIVA and ANTIPODI, experience mime and puppet theater, performed in cosy travelling theatre wagons, and hear music in the open air, with lots of nostalgic circus magic.
AGE: From 3 years old (MANOVIVO) and 7 years old (ANTIPODI)
TIDSPUNKTER: MANOVIVA Fredag d. 5/8 kl. 15.30 17.30, 19.30 Lørdag d. 6/8 kl. 11.30, 15.30, 17.30, 19.30 Søndag d. 7/8 kl. 11.30, 15.30
ANTIPODI Fredag d. 5/8 kl. 16.30, 18.30, 20.30 Lørdag d. 6/8 kl. 12.30, 16.30, 18.30, 20.30 Søndag d. 7/8 kl. 12.30, 16.30
DURATION: 35 min per performance with a break in between. TICKET: 50 kr. per performance; free entrance for kids under 3 years old (free entrance for all to outdoors activities)
Presented in collaboration with Passage Festival and GLIMT Amager.
Lilith – the first woman
Highly Relevant Performance About Gender and Power at Teater Momentum
God created Adam and said, “It is not good for man to be alone.” So, He created Lilith. Lilith refused to submit to Adam and was cast out of the Garden of Eden. Branded a demon, she lived as an outcast among thorns and nettles in the ruins of the noblemen’s kingdoms, alongside satyrs, hyenas, and venomous serpents.
Inspired by this ancient myth, Livingstones Kabinet has created a modern, highly relevant performance about women, gender, and power.
The production boasts a sensory and visually stunning aesthetic, featuring exquisite lighting design and beautiful costumes. All of this is accompanied by newly composed live music.
“IRRESISTIBLE” – Anne Middelboe Christensen, Information
★★★★★ “Livingstones Kabinet surpasses itself… Performing arts with a purpose” – Sceneblog.dk
★★★★★ “A small, perfectly crafted gem of a performance… Strange, beautiful, powerful, and fragile” – iscene.dk
DURATION 60 min AGE 15 + LANGUAGE Danish TICKET DYNAMO/MOMENTUM CARD 0,- | ADULT 200,- | YOUTH U. 25, STUD. 110,-
Accessibility: For information on accessibility, check with Theater Momentum. Trigger warnings: None
ITALIAN PUPPET THEATER: MANOVIVA & ANTIPODI
An afternoon of Italian puppet theater at DYNAMO – two performances for the price of one. For both children and adults, bring the whole family to DYNAMO for a magical afternoon with international performing arts.
Experience the performance MANOVIVA by Girovago e Rondella (IT) at 15 to 15.20 followed by 30 min. intermission.
After the intermission, the performance ANTIPODI by Compagnia Dromosofista (IT / AG) will perform from 15.50 to 16.15
MANOVIVA by Girovago e Rondella (IT) Magic hand puppets in a mini-manege. In a dark and magical microcosm, Manin and Manon invite us into their amazing little world, where hands give life to two little circus performers.
Manin is a line dancer and walks on stilts. Manon is both a juggler, fire eater and orchestra in the small circus. Manonviva is a puppet show that creates a fabulous miniature world with just five fingers and without words.
DURATION: 20 min AGE: From 3 years CREDITS: Marco Grignani, Federica Lacomba and Timoteo Grignani
ABOUT THE COMPANY Girovago and Rondella met at a boat theater in Greece 35 years ago. Since then, they have developed popular and poetic performances, which have been shown in more than 25 countries.
ANTIPODY by Compagnia Dromosofista (IT / AG) Puppets and live music on a journey around the world. An enchanting performance where ideas are on the rise, and shadows, bodies and dolls unfold a whole world.
Take on a journey around the world where nothing is out of reach. Accompanied by live music, we take on the globe together.
DURATION 25 min AGE: from 7 years CREDITS: Tommaso Grignani, Facundo Moreno and Rugiada Grignani
ABOUT THE COMPANY Compagniai Dromosofista was founded in 2007 when the sibling trio Rugiada, Timoteo and Tommaso Grignani, met the Moreno brothers in Italy. Together they create street poetic theater, where they combine live music, puppets and physical theater.
Price: From DKK 120 / DKK 40 (DKK 200 at the door) Buy your ticket in advance – it is much cheaper.
The Wandering Human
A completely different experience at DYNAMO focusing on Denmark as a colonial power!
The year is 1978. A Greenlandic girl sits at a kitchen table in a suburban home near Aalborg, staring at the colorful flowers on the oilcloth. The Danish state has placed her in foster care to give her access to “a culture with future prospects.”
But soon, she stands up and walks away. Back to Greenland. Backward through time. She walks, but she is not alone. A Danish anthropologist follows her, and along the way, they encounter:
Ships from the 1960s and 1950s carrying Greenlandic children to Denmark for re-education; craftsmen, nurses, and teachers traveling to modernize Greenland. They continue and pass a stuffed polar bear and fake icebergs on their way to Emma Gad’s colonial exhibition at Tivoli in 1905, while the anthropologist keeps noting everything down, shaking her head.
But the girl just keeps walking, witnessing the Royal Greenland Trade Company of the 1800s, with ships heavily loaded with oil, whale meat, blubber, and sealskins. She walks further back to the 1700s, encountering the Danish mission and Hans Egede. Backward and toward something that has always been there.
DURATION 90 min AGE 14+ LANGUAGE Danish & Greenlandic TICKET DYNAMO CARD 0,- ADULT DOOR SALE 200,- / PRE-SALE 120,- / PENSIONER / YOUTH U. 25 / STUD. 80,- CLIMATE 40,- / CHILD U 15 & SCHOOL 40,-
Also offered as a school performance: playtimes 7th May and 8th May at 10.00.
Events in connection with the performance THE WANDERING HUMAN
Artistic introduction to the performance Director Lotte Faarup talks about artistic, ethical and political considerations in connection with the creation of “The Wandering human”. We will discuss the themes: privilege blindness, circular dramaturgies, management of other people’s stories, the responsibility to break oppression and creating a theatre script on a collective basis.
Time and Place: The Greenland House, Nordatlantisk Promenade 1, 5000 Odense C Saturday 10.5. at 6.45-7.15 pm Free with purchase of a ticket to the performance Dynamo Workspace, Finlandskaj 6, 5000 Odense C Wednesday 7.5. at 10-10.15 pm Free with purchase of a ticket to the performance Thursday 8.5. at 10-10.15 Free in connection with the purchase of a ticket to the performance
About creating collectively The performers in “The Wandering Human” speak in this artist talk about collective artistic processes. Topics such as ownership and participation in the performance’s narrative, personal commitment, political indignation and the use of the body as a physical archive of experience will be touched upon. Afterwards there will be time for questions from the audience. The conversation will be moderated by the performance’s dramaturg Naja Dyrendom Graugaard.
Time and Place: Dynamo Workspace Friday 9.5. at 21.00-21.30 Free in connection with the purchase of a ticket to the performance
INFO FOR SCHOOLS – In connection with a collaboration around the performance between Det Olske Orkester and the school service in the Greenland House and the North Atlantic House:
Rigsfællesskabet – 4ever or in disintegration? online teaching material for primary schools.
Free educational courses targeted at the Danish primary school. There are four educational courses on the site as well as a final assignment and a thorough teacher’s guide as well as a number of materials that can be printed out for the students. The courses are interdisciplinary with descriptions of learning objectives for the individual subjects; history, social studies and geography. The courses can be supplemented with visits to the North Atlantic House/The Greenland House in Odense.
Rigsfællesskabet – 4ever or in disintegration? Here we would especially like to point out the “Independence Movement in Greenland”, which deals with the period from 1721 to 1953
Teachers can contact project coordinator Louise Jul regarding guidance on using the material, etc. on tel. +45 2246 0405 and lj@dgh-odense.dk
Accessibility All seating spaces (including audience seating) in DYNAMO are accessible for wheelchairs, canes, crutches or other mobility aids. Read more about accessibility in DYNAMO here. Trigger warnings: None
Supported by Frederiksbergfonden, Knud Højgaard’s Foundation, Augustinus Foundation, Nordea Foundation, Hoffmann Husman’s Foundation, Copenhagen Municipality’s Performing Arts Committee, Aarhus Municipality’s Cultural Development Fund, the Cultural Fund for Projects Between Greenland and Denmark, and the Danish Arts Foundation’s Project Funding Committee for Performing Arts.
