A futuristic retelling of the Faust myth follows a couple's desperate bid to create life in a world of techno-fascism and ecological collapse.
Faust myth reimagined in new performance
A new performance reinterprets the classic Faust myth through the story of Johanna and Henri, two geneticists living in a near-future world where fertility has collapsed and a fascist regime has taken control. The couple, unable to conceive a child, makes a pact with a tech genius named Melon Smuk to create a human being in vitro, leading to the birth of a child named Gabriell.Gabriell's journey through a broken world
Gabriell is raised in secret but is later taken from her isolated paradise and begins a journey to find her parents. She discovers a world that has been devastated by techno-fascism, ecological disasters, and the collapse of utopian ideals. Her quest becomes a search for joy, beauty, and strength to imagine a different future.Reinterpreting Faust's themes
This reinterpretation of the Faust myth follows Goethe's original gesture but removes its traditionally masculine and romantic elements. Instead, it focuses on modern pacts with the Devil—symbolized by technology, capitalism, and the destruction of life—through improvisations and spontaneous writings during the performance.Exploring creation and destruction
The performance delves into the dual aspects of human desire: the drive to create, understand, and repair the world, alongside the potential for destruction. It presents these themes through a blend of narrative and experimental performance, inviting the audience to reflect on the consequences of unchecked ambition and technological progress.
