PAST PRODUCTIONS
UMBRA
Artistic direction, Choreography: Léa Thomen, Linda Pilar Brodhag
Co-creation, Performance: Léa Thomen, Linda Pilar Brodhag, Soraya Leila Emery
Sounddesign: Antoine Arlot
Dramaturgie / Outside Eye: Charlotte Mathiessen
Scenography and costume: Xavier Thomen, Marie Thomen
Light : Patrik Rimann
Productionmanagment: Léa Thomen, Linda Pilar Brodhag
Lenght: ca. 20-30 Min
"UMBRA" unravels a captivating narrative centered around three young women, each characterized by their unique personalities and defining traits. Veiled behind obscured faces, they embody more than mere shadows—a poignant reflection of their search for self amidst societal pressures. Within their intimate circle and the broader backdrop of a society dominated by competition, self-improvement, and the relentless pursuit of presentation, they navigate the intricate balance between conformity and individuality.
As they grapple with the conflicting desires to blend in and stand out, the dynamics among the trio fluctuate, punctuated by moments of collision and connection. "UMBRA" emerges as a whimsical and thought-provoking narrative, weaving together themes of identity, rebellion, and the perpetual pursuit of perfection. Through humor and absurdity, the production explores the complexities of self-discovery and the inherent tensions between societal expectations and personal authenticity.
In their quest to reconcile societal pressures with their inner truths, the young women embark on a journey of introspection and growth, ultimately transcending the boundaries of societal norms to embrace the richness of their individual identities.
Coproduced by Tanzfestival Winterthur 2023 and the Festival Les Rencontres Chorégraphiques de Casablanca #9.
Supported by Kulturstiftung Thurgau, Stadt Winterthur, Stadt Freiburg-im-Breisgau, Schweizerische Interpretenstiftung und ProHelvetia Cairo.
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MASQUE-ET-TOI
Conception, Choreography / Dance: Léa Thomen
Music: Julian Julien
Setdesign / Construction: Xavier Thomen, Martin Pignitter
Light : Patrik Rimann
Dramaturgie assistante / Productionmanager: Linda Pilar Brodhag
Lenght: ca. 30 Min
Drawing inspiration from Paul Klee's puppet "Crowned Poet," the solo performance piece titled "Masque-et-toi" intricately navigates the complexities and contradictions inherent in the dynamics of power. Embodied by the graceful movements of dancer Léa Thomen, the central figure embarks on a journey of gradual metamorphosis, shedding layers of masks and delving into an introspective exploration of power dynamics.
Within the fluid interplay of fantasy and reality, "Masque-et-toi" unfolds as a choreographic "tableau vivant" interwoven with gestures, postures, spoken word, and live chalk drawings on stage. Through this multidimensional expression, the performance intricately examines the nuances of power, inviting audiences to question conventional understandings and confront the intricacies of its manifestation.
As the boundaries blur between the imagined and the tangible, "Masque-et-toi" serves as a poignant reflection on the nature of authority and its impact on individuals and societies. With each nuanced movement and symbolic gesture, the performance invites viewers to confront their own perceptions and assumptions, ultimately challenging them to engage with the complexities of power in a transformative and thought-provoking manner.
"Masque-et-toi" is the first Swiss production of the company HorizonVertical in co-production with TanzPlan Ost Festival 2020 (CH), Phoenix Theater Steckborn (CH), Théâtre - Maison D'Elsa | Cie du Jarnisy (FR) and is supported by the Kulturstiftung Thurgau, Stanley Thomas Johnson Foundation, Ernst Göhner Foundation, Schweizerische Interpretenstiftung, Raiffeisenbanken Thurgau and Kulturpool Untersee - Rhein.
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PLUME DE NUIT
Conception and Choreography: Léa Thomen and Linda Pilar Brodhag
Dance: Léa Thomen, Linda Pilar Brodhag, Lola Villegas Fragoso
Music: Antoine Arlot
Setdesign and Costumes: Xavier and Marie Thomen
Light: Olivier Irthum
Lenght: ca. 50 Min
„Plume de Nuit“ was created by the choreographic duo Léa Thomen (FR) and Linda Pilar Brodhag (DE). Together with Lola Villegas Fragoso (MX), they performed on the live music of Antoine Arlot (FR). Three Women drunk with solitude such as prisoners of ancestral history, thirsty from dissatisfied desires, cherished together an unique way of expression: Dancetheater. Between humour and raw postures, the choreographic archaeology plunges us into the depth of the internal night. This approach via improvisation suggests not to assert archetypes but to question them. Out of this abyss appears colours of utopias, gestures of women, body and reality.
LA TRAVERSÉE
A danced pilgrimage for the peace.
French-German choreographic piece in homage to the abolition of the borders, proposed by the HorizonVertical Dance Company, choreographed and interpreted by Léa Thomen (FR) et Linda Pilar Brodhag (DE).
"On the borders of Germany and France, the in-between landscape of Lorraine revels in the transcending experiences of territories. Engraved fragments and memories of tossed soils are upheaved on Europe’s rivers of blood.“ - learn more
THE CROWNED POET
Research process in homage to the work of Paul Klee.
Dance research by Léa Thomen (FR), music research by Loris Binot (Piano and Moog), Joseph Ramacci (Trumpet and Percussions) and Emilie Škrijelj (Accordion).
The research project of " The crowned Poet " put her focus on the practice of performing as if the performance was a painting itself: it transmits the painting through the danced movement. In homage to Paul Klee and his puppets, this research proposes an intimate relation between painting, drawing and a dance, which articulates around the birth of a character, at the same time an artist, a dancer, a traveler, a storyteller... learn more