In the Dance of Tartarus

"In the Whirl of Tartarus – A Symphony of Helplessness" transports the audience into the Greek myths of Tantalus, Sisyphus, and Prometheus, exploring human hubris and divine arbitrariness in a grotesquely exaggerated, burlesque staging. Without a conventional plot, it traverses a "garden of pitfalls": a space between desire and paralysis, laughter and despair, where the characters oscillate between helplessness and rebellion.

Recitation, song-like passages, and theatrical dance merge into a choreographed performance accompanied by a rebellious ensemble of musicians. Death appears as an actor, observing the events with harsh gazes, while projections and artifacts create a dark, dreamlike atmosphere. The staging avoids clear roles, instead emphasizing the interplay of body, music, and image—a game with the boundaries between theater, dance, and music.

With Patrik Huber (idea, concept, direction) and an ensemble of performers, musicians, and stage artists, the work transforms ancient tragedies into a modern, sensual form.