Echoes of Celebration – Ikarus Stage Arts

Denmark

Ikarus Stage Arts is an international ensemble based in Holstebro, Denmark, consisting of performers from 10 different countries. The group is a part of Nordisk Teaterlaboratorium and is led and directed by Carolina Pizarro and Luis Alonso, both of them actors of the Odin Teatret ensemble. Ikarus Stage Arts repertoire is very diverse, including street theatre, parades, theatrical concerts and stage performances where music and movement is the core.

The group has participated in numerous events and festivals in Europe, Asia and America addressing all sorts of audiences. Alongside performing, Ikarus Stage Arts also impulses the development of communities through performing arts by developing projects that focus on social inclusion and personal development.

Performance piece: Echoes of Celebration – Ikarus Stage Arts

Echoes of celebration is a theatrical concert that wants to celebrate life, express gratitude through songs and create a space to remember those who are no longer among us. In all cultures baptisms, weddings and funerals are the most important celebrations in society.

Amongst these common rituals and manifestations, the singing voice, as an instrument, has always been an important form of expression. This performance will try to recreate old traditions using poems, dance and music from all around the world, sharing with the audience North European, Latin American and Balkan music among others.