Kleopatras nåler* (The Needles of Cleopatra)

Kleopatras nåler* (The Needles of Cleopatra) (2000) is a dance production by Maur Prosjekter. It was performed at Koengen in Bergen, by Bergenhus Fortress in 2000.

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Information

(Objekt ID 27675)
Object type Production
Premiere August 25, 2000
Produced by Maur Prosjekter
Coproducers BIT Teatergarasjen
Keywords Music, Dance
Running period August 25, 2000  
Duration 50 minutes
Website Maia Urstad
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Kleopatras nåler* (The Needles of Cleopatra) by Maur Prosjekter consists of obelisks of cassette players, dancers, saxophone players, gymnasts and motorbikes. The production discusses the fascination for Egyptian monuments and memorials. Two elements distinguish from the rest: Constructions and technology.

Kleopatras nåler is performed during sunset, so that the light goes from daylight to darkness during the performance.

Source:

Maia Urstad, www.maia.no, 19.03.2012,

http://www.maia.no/

*Not yet translated into English. The title within parentheses is the Norwegian title's literal meaning.

Contributors (13)
Name Role
Maia Urstad – Concept/Idea
Yngvar Julin – Visual design
Svein Ove Kirkhorn – Stage design
Svein Ove Kirkhorn – Costume
Suzie Davies – Dancer
Ken Hioco – Dancer
Hege Holte Østbye – Dancer
Lena Meland – Dancer
Runa Rebne – Dancer
Raf Minten – Musician
Koen Maas – Musician
Piet Rebel – Musician
Roeland Vanhoorne – Musician
Performance dates
August 27, 2000 21:00 – Koengen Show
August 26, 2000 21:00 – Koengen Show
August 25, 2000 21:00 – Koengen Opening night