Do You Want to Face Human Hypocrisy?
- Seoul will host performances by Spanish director Antelica Riddell and Swedish choreographer John Inger in May, showcasing controversial and innovative approaches to theater and dance.
- Antelica Riddell, known for his provocative style, brings "Death of Love" to the National Theater from may 2-4.
- Riddell's productions are characterized by a critical examination of human hypocrisy and a search for the essence of existence.
Provocative Theater and Modern Dance Converge in Seoul This May
Seoul will host performances by Spanish director Antelica Riddell and Swedish choreographer John Inger in May, showcasing controversial and innovative approaches to theater and dance.
Antelica Riddell’s “Death of love” at the National Theater
Antelica Riddell, known for his provocative style, brings “Death of Love” to the National Theater from may 2-4. Riddell, often described as a “Spanish-born provocation,” delves into the darker aspects of human existence, including violence, death, and madness. His work aims to challenge audiences beyond conventional theater conventions.
Riddell’s productions are characterized by a critical examination of human hypocrisy and a search for the essence of existence. His performances frequently enough combine self-sacrificial acts with unconventional staging and Catholic mysticism, which can be unsettling for viewers. Some audience members have been known to leave during performances.
“Death