Choreographer and dancer Mia Habib explores the cave as a renewed refuge, a space for community and magical rituals.

The work stems from time spent in real caves and encounters with prehistoric cave paintings, including in Solsemhula, Skåren-Monsenhula, Refsvikhula, Chauvet, Lascaux, and Altamira. It is here, in the dark, among stone and earth, that the piece has found its language.

The piece invites the audience into a scenic cave, a world where the darkness holds a demon-like physicality and sound. Here, taboos dissolve, the ritual becomes a portal to the inner demon, a promise of transformation, a glance into the darkness of darkness.

The performance is developed by the artistic team, in collaboration with archaeologist Hein Bjerck, and has also been inspired by figures and objects from the Stone Age, such as the Brummer from Tuv and the Venus of Willendorf.

Performance starts at 19:00.

The performance begins in the foyer with an introduction (approx. 15 minutes) containing important information about the project, darkness, and safety.

Artist Talk june 10

An artist talk will be held immediately after the performance on June 10, on the mezzanine in the theatre. The conversation is between archaeologist Hein Bjerck, who has contributed to the development of the artistic work, and performers from the company. The talk is free of charge and lasts up to 60 minutes.

This performance takes place in complete darkness. As a result, everyone in the audience shares the same experience: no one can see what is happening around them, and attention is directed towards sound, presence, imagination, and the other senses.

We want the performance to be accessible to as many people as possible, and we especially recommend it as an engaging and equitable cultural experience for people who are blind or have low vision.