Plankton

“Plankton” immerses the audience in a magical underwater world. The title, from an Ancient Greek word meaning ‘that which wanders around’, refers to the micro-organisms that live at the bottom of the sea. Plankton are among the few living creatures that do not have the power to move independently; they are just pulled along by the ocean current. The dance and images making up this impressive choreography are characterized by the floating, flowing and drifting movements of colourful, luminous sea dwellers.

The piece encourages a young audience to consider new forms of expression and invites the children to develop their own powers of imagination and interpretation via the action. In dance terms, it explores ideas of floating and letting yourself be moved. Detail is all important: The focus here is directed on to minor features that would otherwise go unnoticed.

A project by BIG BOUNCERS collective

Direction and creation: Anna Rubirola
Creation and performance: Urša Sekirnik, Mireia De Querol, Elena Lalucat, Ariadna Grau, Claudia Auzinger
Assistant director: Elena Lalucat
Assistance with the text: Carlota Grau
Original music: Oriol Roca
Lighting design: Jou Serra and Bernat Tresserra
Scenography: Maria Alejandre and Estel Cristià
Costume: Urša Sekirnik
Jellyfish Hat: Marina Pujadas
Technical Coordination: Alvaro Castillo
Scientific Consultancy: Pablo Sànchez
Photo and video: Tristán Pérez Martín
Production and Distribution: Rita Stivala
Co-production: Mercat de les Flors – Casa de la Dansa

With the support of: DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE OF THE GENERALITAT OF CATALONIA, LA VISIVA, ROCA UMBERT FÀBRICA DE LES ARTS, TEATRE AUDITORI DE GRANOLLERS.

The guest performance is supported by Acción Cultural Española (AC/E).