Under Construction day 1: Vainergill Thurnim / Başak Layic

Morning Dew - Vainergill Thurnim

An exploration of the power of anger in a complex dialogue between a saxophonist and dancer Vainergill Thurnim.

Ochtendauw is a compelling duet between dance and saxophone, exploring and pushing the boundaries of expression and emotion. In the piece, Vainergill Thurnim's explosive movements meet, merge and collide with the saxophonist's rich sounds in a confrontational dialogue centered on the emotion of anger.

When the sun sets and anger takes its place, the complex and suppressed emotion comes to light. But is anger really so negative and destructive or is it a legitimate and healthy emotion? Morning Dew shows that anger can liberate, create space for new perspectives, encourage action and increase understanding for each other. Experience the vulnerability of the night and discover how this changes into morning dew.

Divine Madness - Başak Layiç

Who is mad? Find out in this ritual performance, where live music and theatrical storytelling take you into the depths of madness and the Divine Feminine.

After years of battling panic attacks, Başak consults a modern witch in Istanbul and discovers that her fear is rooted in her family’s past. She learns that her grandmother, branded “mad” and who ended her own life, is haunting her. To free herself from this presence and avoid a similar fate, Başak embarks on a journey into the mysteries, calling on Lilith for help.

With the help of the audience, Başak delves into the depths of madness and searches for light in the darkness, balancing on the thin line between reality and fantasy. But one question continues to haunt her: 'Am I the one who is crazy, or is it the Divine?'