The Life and Death of Marina Abramović
The Life and Death of Marina Abramović
Sat 9 July, 2011
Sat 16 July, 2011
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Robert Wilson, Marina Abramović, Anonhi, Willem Defoe
Visually stunning, musically captivating and surprisingly warm, witty and human, this three-hour epic saw Marina Abramović hand her life, work and legacy over to legendary director Robert Wilson for him to remake entirely. Drawing audiences from all over the world to witness what was neither theatre, opera nor art, but a thrilling crossbreed of all three, The Life and Death featured spellbinding performances from all involved, including Hollywood mainstay Willem Dafoe, musician Anohni and Abramović. A life-changing experience for audiences and participants alike.
Commissioned by Manchester International Festival and Teatro Real Madrid with Theater Basel, Art Basel, Holland Festival and Salford City Council. Produced by Manchester International Festival, Teatro Real Madrid and The Lowry. With thanks to Gerard Mortier for his collaboration and support.
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Image Credit: Lucie Jansch
Touring
Sun 22 April, 2012
Teatro Real
Sun 15 July, 2012
Theatre Basel
Sat 30 June, 2012
Theatre DeSingel
Sun 24 June, 2012
Koninklijk Theater Carré
Mon 17 June, 2013
Trinity Bellwoods Park
Sat 21 December, 2013
Park Avenue Armory
What unfolded was a series of masterly scenes. Stunningly lit with a coruscating soundtrack and a sublimely tender score… the tragic-comic vignettes flow gorgeously past your eyes and ears. By the end, the audience are on their feet. Many will have come here already aware they were entering the presence of genius. For those of us who discovered it for the first time, the night was even more special
The Independent
Direction, Set Design and lighting concept by Robert Wilson
Co-created with Marina Abramović
Musical director, composer, lyricist — Anonhi
Composer — William Basinski
Composer and Lyricist— Svetlana Spajic
Costumes — Jacques Reynaud
Associate Director — Ann-Christin Rommen
Lighting Design — AJ Weissbard
Dramaturg — Wolfgang Wiens
Sound Design — Nick Sagar
Make-Up Design — Joey Cheng
Video Design — Tomasz Jeziorski
Music Supervision & Music Mix — Dan Bora
Set Design Assistant — Annick Lavallée-Benny
Assistant Costume Design — Julia von Leliwa
Assistant Director — Thomas Hescott
With
Marina Abramovic, Ivan Civic, Amanda Coogan, Willem Dafoe, Andrew Gilchrist, Antony, lke Luyten, Christopher Nell, Kira O’Reilly, Antony Rizzi, Carlos Soto, Svetlana Spajic, Svetlana Spajic Group (Minja Nikolic, Zorana Bantic, Dragana Tomic)
Musicians:
Guitar, clarinet and percussion — Doug Wieselman
Piano, repetiteur and percussion — Gael Rakotondrabe
Electronics, electronic percussion and percussion — Matmos
Guitar and bass — Oren Bloedow