Follow Us (Zurich)
Biography:
Follow Us (Mira Kandathil & Annina Machaz) are two directors, authors and celebrities from Switzerland. They cause a sensation not only through their extravagant theatre productions, but also through their (almost) viral actions, such as the hashtag “#WirSindBesserAlsCastorf” (#WeAreBetterThanCastorf). They first met during their acting studies at the Bern University of the Arts, won the prestigious Premio Young Talent Award, and toured Europe with their reincarnations of Monroe/Winehouse. In her personal life Machaz is a sought-after avant-garde performer and journalist. Kandathil works privately in cinema/TV and as a doctoral student at the GSA Bern.
“A (…) promise for the (…) future of theatre: (…)” (Tagesanzeiger)
“Great and troubling (…)” (Berner Zeitung), etc.
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Freischwimmen project:
NORA ODER EIN ALTENHEIM
Inspired by “A Doll’s House”, we will transfer the character of Nora into retirement homes and the present day. In our case there will definitely be many Noras. When do people want to break out of their everyday life? For us, the finale of life seems to be the right place to get to the bottom of this question, and we dive into the world of “senior citizens”. According to the motto: “Nothing to loose & nothing to expect” the performance will be serious as well as cheerful. Everything revolves around a refrigerator: we work with solidification, freezing and variations on how the ice can be melted even in the winter of life…
“Nora oder ein Altenheim” is supported by Stadt Zürich Kultur.
Statement:
FREISCHWIMMEN was a complete success. It was really interesting to meet and engage in dialogue with so many new artists, and to get to know them. The atmosphere at the festival was great and because we knew each other’s rehearsal processes, there was more buzz, and also support, around the performances and premieres. In addition to great input from other artists, we will also fondly remember the social outings we had together. FREISCHWIMMEN facilitated a significant leap forward for us – both in terms of putting on a significant production, and in going beyond the Swiss border. We were also able to introduce ourselves and our work to German audiences, and make important connections.
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Performances:
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January 11, 2022 – January 12, 2022Performance
Nora oder ein Altenheim
- January 11, 2022 - January 12, 2022
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December 21, 2021 – December 23, 2021Performance
Nora oder ein Altenheim
- December 21, 2021 - December 23, 2021
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December 17, 2020 – December 19, 2020Performance
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- December 17, 2020 - December 19, 2020
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March 25, 2020 – March 29, 2020Performance
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- March 25, 2020 - March 29, 2020
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January 9, 2020 – January 10, 2020Performance
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- January 9, 2020 - January 10, 2020
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December 5, 2019 – December 6, 2019Performance
Nora oder ein Altenheim
- December 5, 2019 - December 6, 2019
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April 17, 2019 – April 25, 2019Residency
Nora oder ein Altenheim
- April 17, 2019 - April 25, 2019
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November 25, 2018 – December 2, 2018Residency
Nora oder ein Altenheim
- November 25, 2018 - December 2, 2018
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Invitations and residencies:
Residences
2018 Sophiensaele, Berlin
2019 FFT, Düsseldorf