As the smell of wild carnations fills the air, the audience is immersed in the world of Pina Bausch’s Nelken. Nelken, or ‘Carnations’ in English, focuses on the universal language of love. The primitive need for love and the driving desperation for emotional intimacy and security is shown through Bausch’s distinctive revolutionary dance theatre. Nelken creates a light-hearted, joyous atmosphere however, the shadow of fascism Bausch grew up in is present throughout the entire performance. The audience is in for a journey through unique dances, accordions and thrilling stunts as the audience explore Bausch’s perception on love.
As a soft natural light illuminates thousands of individually planted colourful carnations, performers wearing elegant dresses or …show more content…
The other performers exit the stage expect one, a man in a suit standing in the centre amongst the carnations. The man starts signing The Man I Love by George Gershwin as it plays softly showing that love can be present in any situation regardless of physical limits. The light heartedness of the so far is soon broken as a bald man, Andre, in an official looking suit walks menacingly on stage accompanied by four German Shepherd guard dogs that surround the performers. He speaks only two haunting words, “Passport please.” As this piece was created during the era of the Iron Curtain, both Andre’s speech and appearance is a representation of the fascist world Bausch was a part of sending chills throughout the audience as he is established as a threat. As the colourfully clad performers dance both on top and under a row of tables, Andre suddenly appears and
As a soft natural light illuminates thousands of individually planted colourful carnations, performers wearing elegant dresses or …show more content…
The other performers exit the stage expect one, a man in a suit standing in the centre amongst the carnations. The man starts signing The Man I Love by George Gershwin as it plays softly showing that love can be present in any situation regardless of physical limits. The light heartedness of the so far is soon broken as a bald man, Andre, in an official looking suit walks menacingly on stage accompanied by four German Shepherd guard dogs that surround the performers. He speaks only two haunting words, “Passport please.” As this piece was created during the era of the Iron Curtain, both Andre’s speech and appearance is a representation of the fascist world Bausch was a part of sending chills throughout the audience as he is established as a threat. As the colourfully clad performers dance both on top and under a row of tables, Andre suddenly appears and