ROMAN ŠKADRA “ABSURD HERO”
Germany/Slovakia
Roman Škadra is a Slovak juggler and maker currently based in Berlin. In his work, various techniques merge to investigate the relationship between body and object. Roman questions the conventional perception of circus, and creates works that stand at the intersection of different art forms. The central theme of his pieces is the absurd and his performances are characterised by intense body involvement.
What is success? Can I find joy and happiness in my struggle? If the object doesn’t care if I beat it, am I really beating it?
“Absurd Hero” is an elegant fusion of the Theater of the Absurd and circus, chock-full of laughs à la Buster Keaton. With a sparse stage set dotted with a few red objects, the work reveals a dead-pan delirious drama between artist and large heavy globe. Referring to Camus’ philosophy – “Absurd Hero” presents circus as a potentially joyful, yet endlessly futile endeavour.
When:
Friday, August 15 at 19:00
Saturday, August 16 at 15:00
Where: Rīgas Cirks Arena, Merķeļa Street 4, Rīga
Recommended age: 8+
Duration: 55 minutes
The performance is accessible for:
– wheelchair users
– deaf audiences
– people with hearing impairments (induction loop available)
TICKETS will be available soon.
Please note: tickets are not assigned to specific seats.
By attending the event, you agree that for publicity purposes:
– you may be photographed or filmed;
– your image may be used in TV and online broadcasts, films, photographs, audiovisual recordings, and other media publications.
The performance at the RE RĪGA! festival is supported by:
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