Choreographer-dancer Jyrki Karttunen returns to Zodiak’s stage in his new solo work. He surrenders his body and mind to the aging diva Jemina.
Jemina – act as you've know her examines drag shows as a possibility for societal clownery, juxtaposing man and woman, day and night, glamour and mundane, real and fake. The performance is based on structured improvisation and inspired by stand-up comedy, soft porn cabaret and contemporary dance.
Note: for adults only
Premiere
JEMINA – ACT AS YOU'D KNOW HER
Choreographer, performance Jyrki Karttunen
Soun design, performance Tuomas Fränti
Set design, lighting design Tiiti Hynninen
Costume design Karoliina Koiso-Kanttila
Make-up design Tuija Luukkainen
Photos Marko Mäkinen
Producer Satu Tujunen
Production assistant Hanna Toivakka
Production Zodiak – Center for New Dance, Karttunen Kollektiv
Post-performance discussion 27.11.
Tickets 20/12 €
ZODIAK STAGE
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