The Thing About Things at Kopfbau Riem: Poetic Dance Theater for Munich
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A Dance Theater that Creates Relationships from Things
With The Thing About Things, a poetic dance theater for children and families takes the stage at Kopfbau Riem, where a hat, cup, umbrella, and chair create an entire world. The production combines movement, acrobatics, humor, and fine observation into a stage experience about conflict, trust, and reconciliation.
When Everyday Objects Suddenly Have Character
Polly and Erna do not encounter the objects merely as props, but as players in a lively game. From the seemingly trivial grows a choreography that plays out order and chaos, caution, and wildness against each other. This is where the performance derives its tension: Each gesture appears precise, and every glance tells of closeness and friction.
Dramaturgy Between Lightness and Boundary Crossing
The production by Laura Saumweber, Paula Pankow, and Martha Hirschhorn relies on clear stage signs and a reduced, yet visually strong scenography. The dramaturgy follows the movement of the bodies and the objects until the play becomes more serious and boundaries become visible. Then the initial cheerfulness turns into a touching reflection on self-awareness and vulnerability. It is here that the piece shows its theatrical power: It speaks to children while remaining wise, sensual, and precisely readable for adults.
A Stage Experience with Workshop and Audience Interaction
Especially notable is the connection to the performance: In the workshop, the audience becomes actively involved and experiences dance and theater firsthand. This opening turns the performance into more than just a show. It becomes a shared theater moment, in which the audience's reaction is part of the evening and the themes of the piece continue to live on in movement.
The Kopfbau Riem as a Suitable Play Venue
The Kopfbau on Werner-Eckert-Straße 1 in Munich offers an urban, experimental framework for this format. The building in the vicinity of the Messe Stadt Riem stands for cultural use with proximity to the neighborhood, good accessibility, and flexible event formats. Thus, a friendly theater atmosphere is created for families and young spectators, facilitating access to the independent scene.
Conclusion: A Clever, Heartfelt Dance Theater for the Whole Family
The Thing About Things promises an afternoon full of movement, imagination, and subtle nuances. Anyone wishing to experience poetic dance theater, a lovingly reduced production, and open exchange afterwards should not miss this date at Kopfbau Riem.
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