DE JACHT
(The Hunt)
September 2023
Groningen
Frequently, we experience a sense of disconnection from the natural world, where we no longer perceive ourselves as integral parts but rather as either dominators or guardians. In ‘De Jacht’, the latest collaboration between NITE and Slagwerk Den Haag, this distinction between ‘human’ and ‘nature’ is questioned.
In De Jacht, Chilean director Manuela Infante critically explores the world of ‘rewilding’. A subject that is now also more topical than ever in the Netherlands, especially since the return of the wolf. Whether it is the #vanlife wild-camping digital nomad without a fixed abode, or the poaching hunter in search of new prey; both are looking to become one with the wilderness again.
Based on research, improvisation, music and collected stories, Infante does not chase the one story that would have shaped history and humanity. In collaboration with composer musician Diego Noguera, NITE and Slagwerk Den Haag, Infante develops her associative reflections into an intriguing musical performance full of soundscapes that challenges your thinking and stimulates your senses. Musical, absurd, and over the top.
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Credits
Director
Manuela Infante
Text
Manuela Infante inspired by Ursula Le Guin
Cast
Bram van der Heijden, Sarah Janneh, Bien de Moor, Olaf Ait Tami, Nimuë Walraven
Dirge
Șecil Kuran (live-music), Enric Montfort (live-music)
Composer
Diego Noguera
Manuela Infante
Text
Manuela Infante inspired by Ursula Le Guin
Cast
Bram van der Heijden, Sarah Janneh, Bien de Moor, Olaf Ait Tami, Nimuë Walraven
Dirge
Șecil Kuran (live-music), Enric Montfort (live-music)
Composer
Diego Noguera
Set
Ascon de Nijs
Costumes
Tania Ballve
Light Design
Wil Frikken
Dramaturgy
Camilla Valladares, Liet Lenshoek
Ascon de Nijs
Costumes
Tania Ballve
Light Design
Wil Frikken
Dramaturgy
Camilla Valladares, Liet Lenshoek
Producers/Co-producers
NITE Groningen, Slagwerk Den Haag
NITE Groningen, Slagwerk Den Haag
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