On another Earth, Samarkand lies by the Black Sea in Bad Endorf
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A dance theater evening between the Silk Road, memory, and dazzling reality
On July 23, 2026, Marias Kino in Bad Endorf will transform into a space of imagination. On another Earth, Samarkand lies by the Black Sea unfolds as a dance performance with live music, creating a poetically absurd stage experience that brings images of the Silk Road, historical upheavals, and multi-dimensional realities to life.
A journey that creates new laws on stage
The production immerses the audience in a world where the boundaries between comedy and tragedy, grotesque and melancholy are constantly shifting. Two laundresses, a king of waltzes, Soviet shadows, and distant sounds from Central Asia intertwine into a dramaturgy full of movement and contrasts. The result is not a linear narrative theater, but a vibrant flow of dance art, body images, and musical contrasts.
Music, rhythm, and sensuous density
Well-known musicians from the region add extra depth to the evening. Turkish folklore, pop songs, jazz standards, waltz melodies, and classical guitar music provide colorful accents, while a remarkable stylistic range from folk dance to Japanese Butoh becomes visible. This mix defines the theater atmosphere: sometimes lighthearted, sometimes contemplative, always highly focused.
Directorial handwriting with spiritual and cultural breadth
Director and choreographer Ingo Taleb Rashid presents an international ensemble of eight dancers and six musicians with his dance theater production. His work is characterized by encounters, spiritual quests, and the joy of stage art beyond narrow genre boundaries. The premiere in spring 2025 and the subsequent guest tour to Japan already show how viable this concept is.
Marias Kino as an intimate theater space
Marias Kino offers 230 seats, providing the perfect setting for this dense performance. The proximity to the action amplifies every gesture, every breath, and every musical nuance. Barrier-free access, a ramp, and parking make the venue accessible and practical. Thus, an evening is created that does not set distance but encourages immediate audience reaction and palpable presence.
Conclusion: This dance theater promises an evening full of visual power, movement, and cultural resonance. Those who want to engage with poetic grotesque, strong body images, and musical diversity should experience this performance live.
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