Desires and conflictsTo be or not to beTrans-parentSwiss premiere
3 performances
19-21.02
19.02 - 19:00 |
20.02 - 20:00 |
21.02 - 19:00 |
Genève
TU - Théâtre de l'Usine
Tickets
CHF 10 to CHF 20
CHF 10 with the festival pass
A couple assembles and then dismantles a cradle. This simple, symbolic act opens a series of powerful scenes exploring the desire for parenthood and all its contradictions. Poignant.
In a post-apocalyptic world mirroring our own, a trans couple imagines what it might mean to become parents. Two people dreaming of becoming three. Yet the anticipation of joy is quickly shadowed by doubt. How do you care for a baby without losing yourself? Raising a child and welcoming their vulnerability in an anxiety-ridden environment sparks a swirl of conflicting emotions, yearning and resistance intertwined. Gaya de Medeiros and Ary Zara embody a visceral, intimate duo, embracing a bold form of theatricality infused with poetic nuance. A short film, shot in real time during the performance, brings the piece to a close.
In collaboration with TU - Théâtre de l'Usine
This show deals with sensitive themes.
Please be advised that topics such as suicide, abortion, baby loss and gestational complications are discussed in this work. There will be partial nudity.
A Lisbon-based, Brazilian choreographer, dancer, and producer, de Medeiros also studied animated film. She spent nine years working with a Brazilian dance company before collaborating with several artists in Portugal. In 2021, she created her first piece, Atlas da Boca, followed by Baque in 2022. Her artistic research focuses on the interplay between movement, language, and affection. de Medeiros is also the founder of the Braba platform, which supports and funds projects initiated by, or centred around, the trans community.
Creation and performance
Ary Zara and Gaya de Medeiros
Direction
Gaya de Medeiros
Dramaturgy assistance
Keli Freitas and Tiago Cadete
Costumes
Marine Marsigu Sigaut
Residences
The Space of Time, Wauhaus/ Kiasma Theatre, ADAM kitchen program - TPAC
scenography and lighting
Tiago Cadete
Support for the creation
Dinis Santos and Sílvio Vieira
Executive production
Daniela Leitao
Production and management direction
Marta Moreira | Irreal
Awards
winning show of the 7th Amélia Rey Colaço Grant, an initiative of the D. Maria II National Theatre, A Oficina, O Espaço do Tempo and Teatro Viriato
Co-production
National Theater D. Maria II, The Workshop/Vila Flor Cultural Center, O Espaço do Tempo and Viriato Theater
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