Alan Lucien Øyen, a Norwegian stage director and choreographer renowned for his collaborations with the Tanztheater Wuppertal—a theater company founded by the influential choreographer Pina Bausch—has created a new version of the ancient Greek tragedy Antigone tailored for today’s audiences. This production first opened in Rome in 2025 and is now scheduled to be performed in Asia as part of the Hong Kong Arts Festival (HKAF). It features a group of nine accomplished dancers, including Nazaret Panadero, Julie Shanahan, and Helena Pikon from the Tanztheater, as well as Antonin Monie from the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet. The production is co-produced by winter guests, the Fondazione Teatro di Roma, and the Norwegian Opera and Ballet. This reimagining of Antigone blends the emotionally powerful style of the Tanztheater with spoken word performances and intense emotional expression. The goal is to create a version of the play that feels urgent and relevant to today’s world, emphasizing themes such as human dignity and the dangers of political arrogance. The production is not only described as a dance and theater performance but as a full sensory experience that engages the audience on multiple levels. The show will take place from October 1st to 7th, 2026, at the TDV-Sarah Bernhardt_Grande salle in Paris. Among the artistic collaborators are Andrew Wale and Daniel Proietto, who contribute to the overall vision of the production. The set design is by Asmund Faeravaag, costume design by Stine Sjegren, lighting design by Martin Flack, and sound design by Gunnar Innvaer, all of whom play crucial roles in shaping the atmosphere and emotional depth of the performance.