KUDAN

Overview

Inspired by the novel of the same title by a Japanese author Hyakken Uchida (1889-1971).
In this work, Kaseki embodies the mythical being who makes prophecies, KUDAN (man's head with an ox body). He is destined to die within three days of his birth, and yet he ruminates on the memories and feelings he had when he was a human being. He is chased, surrounded, and waited upon by people who expect the prophecy.
The air becomes thick with anticipation and longing, and one day suffocates the audience. Fear shifts from the prophecy-unaware case to the spectators, and they flee. KUDAN stands alone again.
The structure of fear, human desire, and foolishness are expressed with simple movements and staging, sometimes grotesque, sometimes ridiculous. Audiences are expected and anticipated, and they are seen as they watch. Who will be the next KUDAN? Fear is shaken and penetrated into the body.

-Premiered in September 1998 at loplop in Berlin.

Details

Title

KUDAN

Performance creator(s)

Yuko Kaseki

Direction/Choreography

Concept/Direction/Choreography: Yuko Kaseki
Co-Direction/Choreography: Marc Ates

Venue

DOCK11 (Berlin)

Performance date(s)

September 2002

Performer(s) and staff

Performer: Yuko Kaseki
Light, Visual, Sound Design: Marc Ates
Video/Photograph: Søren Dø

Organiser(s)

Organized by cokaseki

Genre

Butoh

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  photo: Søren Dø