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“Sanctuary” is a mixture between a theatrical construct and a real place for new invented rituals. Theatre, music and art in general have been attributed therapeutical and healing functions since ages. The

performers invoke them and lead the audience through the world of

beliefs rooted in childhood. They serve as a platform for questions about our capacity as human beings to believe in immortality and in

spiritual/physical/artistic rebirth. Using as reinforcement strategies tribal techno dances, the choreography of Nijinski’s “Rite of Spring” and songs from pop culture, the performers serve a charade of rituals of modern times. Here the personal therapeutic TV show is inevitable. Unique,purifying and liberating experience in the form of a ritual show, healing our bodies and souls. A performance, concert and miracle in one, which

leaves no one indifferent.

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SANCTUARY

Concept and direction: Magdalena Chowaniec

Performance: Magdalena Chowaniec, Mzamo Nondlwana and

Markus Steinkellner

Music: Mermaid&Seafruit (Markus Steinkellner, Magdalena Chowaniec)

Lyrics: Mermaid&Seafruit

Light design: Joe Albrecht

Costumes/Stage: Magdalena Chowaniec

Production: VierHochDrei

Co – production with WUK Theater/Tanz.

Project supported by the EU and the Cultural Department of the City of

Vienna

Duration: 75 min.