Autobiography of Contradictions
Showing by Manon Parent, Alma Palacios
Watch the trailer for ‘Autobiography of Contradictions’ here
It's dawn, the world is brute. But two friends recreate it, for one night.
In ‘Autobiography of Contradictions’, two female performers are confronted with a delicate situation. They give their all. That is what saves them. They are accomplices in crime and sorrow, in love and rage.
‘Autobiography of Contradictions’ explores mourning; our relationship with the dead and absence. How can this ritual-bound process become a fertile ground for song, dance and words about love, pain and renewal?
The performance is held by a deep sense of belonging, trust and care. It speaks of friendship as a site for transformation, our ability to tell stories and to resurrect, through play, absent and inspiring figures - as a way of finding our way through life.
‘Autobiography of Contradictions’ premiered in France in autumn 2024. It is inspired by the entire body of work of Goliarda Sapienza, important Sicilian anarchist author of the 20th century, who was only posthumously recognized and is still quite unknown in Germany. For their showing at Tanzfabrik BÜHNE Manon Parent and Alma Palacios are planning a punk version of the performance.
Accessibility:
The Grüntaler 9 store is at ground level and is wheelchair accessible via two provisional ramps (16% und 18%). The entrance door is 90cm wide. The toilet is not barrier-free. If you need any help with the use of the ramp, please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff.
Content Note / Sensory Stimuli:
In each showing, a part of the piece will be shared. Each evening will be different and will last about 30 minutes. Some parts will raise, among others, topics such as mourning, death and murder. A fake squeleton and a coffin will be used at some point. Please note that the space is small (35m2) and can get crowded easily as the seating is not fixed.
It's dawn, the world is brute. But two friends recreate it, for one night.
In ‘Autobiography of Contradictions’, two female performers are confronted with a delicate situation. They give their all. That is what saves them. They are accomplices in crime and sorrow, in love and rage.
‘Autobiography of Contradictions’ explores mourning; our relationship with the dead and absence. How can this ritual-bound process become a fertile ground for song, dance and words about love, pain and renewal?
The performance is held by a deep sense of belonging, trust and care. It speaks of friendship as a site for transformation, our ability to tell stories and to resurrect, through play, absent and inspiring figures - as a way of finding our way through life.
‘Autobiography of Contradictions’ premiered in France in autumn 2024. It is inspired by the entire body of work of Goliarda Sapienza, important Sicilian anarchist author of the 20th century, who was only posthumously recognized and is still quite unknown in Germany. For their showing at Tanzfabrik BÜHNE Manon Parent and Alma Palacios are planning a punk version of the performance.
Accessibility:
The Grüntaler 9 store is at ground level and is wheelchair accessible via two provisional ramps (16% und 18%). The entrance door is 90cm wide. The toilet is not barrier-free. If you need any help with the use of the ramp, please do not hesitate to contact a member of staff.
Content Note / Sensory Stimuli:
In each showing, a part of the piece will be shared. Each evening will be different and will last about 30 minutes. Some parts will raise, among others, topics such as mourning, death and murder. A fake squeleton and a coffin will be used at some point. Please note that the space is small (35m2) and can get crowded easily as the seating is not fixed.
Manon Parent
Manon Parent (she/her) is a classically trained violinist, composer, dancer and choreographer. Originally from Paris, she is based in Berlin since 2013. Multidisciplinary artist and improviser, Manon works and tours internationally both as a performer and as a maker.
Alma Palacios
Alma Palacios (she/her) is an actress, dancer and singer. She regularily works with prisoners, physically and mentally disabled people and elderly people. She currently collaborates with Tiago Rodrigues, Clara Bauer and David Geselson. She is a singer in the french band “Caravage”.
Duration: 30 Minutes
Admission free. First come first served.
Admission free. First come first served.
Concept, Choreography, Composition, Performance : Alma Palacios & Manon Parent
Costumes : Lauren Victoria Steel
Scenography : Jules Linglin
Dramaturgy : Alberica Bazzoni
Direction assistance, Photographie : Gyung Moo Kim
Lights : Annegret Schalke
Sound Engineering : Andrea Parolin
Production : Furiaa - Hanna El Fakir
Special thanks to Sven Markus Fischer, Chris Steel, Lisa Densem, Agnė Auželytė, Farrah Hammadou, Cecile Bally for her beautiful coffin, Jean Park, the Tanzfabrik team.
In Co-productions with Le Colombier (Bagnolet) - résidence de création, Théâtre de Vanves, Tanzfabrik Berlin. Supported by Ministère de la Culture - DRAC île de France, Région Île-de-France, département de la Seine-Saint-Denis, Kultur Ensemble Palermo (Institut français et Goethe-Institut Palermo), Conservatoire Municipal de Bagnolet, Médiathèque de Bagnolet, Château de Monthelon, La Pop, Le 104 Paris, ADC Genève, PSR Heizhaus Berlin, Fabrique de Théâtre Bastia, Association Femmes Solidaires 93, Festival Les Digitales Genève, Palazzo Butera Palermo, CND Pantin.
Costumes : Lauren Victoria Steel
Scenography : Jules Linglin
Dramaturgy : Alberica Bazzoni
Direction assistance, Photographie : Gyung Moo Kim
Lights : Annegret Schalke
Sound Engineering : Andrea Parolin
Production : Furiaa - Hanna El Fakir
Special thanks to Sven Markus Fischer, Chris Steel, Lisa Densem, Agnė Auželytė, Farrah Hammadou, Cecile Bally for her beautiful coffin, Jean Park, the Tanzfabrik team.
In Co-productions with Le Colombier (Bagnolet) - résidence de création, Théâtre de Vanves, Tanzfabrik Berlin. Supported by Ministère de la Culture - DRAC île de France, Région Île-de-France, département de la Seine-Saint-Denis, Kultur Ensemble Palermo (Institut français et Goethe-Institut Palermo), Conservatoire Municipal de Bagnolet, Médiathèque de Bagnolet, Château de Monthelon, La Pop, Le 104 Paris, ADC Genève, PSR Heizhaus Berlin, Fabrique de Théâtre Bastia, Association Femmes Solidaires 93, Festival Les Digitales Genève, Palazzo Butera Palermo, CND Pantin.