FΛRSΛ

illusion — ambiguity — deception — dysmorphia

FΛRSΛ is an hypnotic piece for three performers and a kinetic machine inspired by 19th-century optical illusion devices. Beginning with Plato's Allegory of the Cave, the piece explores how light, sound, and movement shape perception, dissolving the line between truth and illusion.
On stage, two silicone surfaces evoke an enlarged skin—a living organism, animated by tension, pressure, and distortion, in which characters and shadows confront each other. The soundscape draws from the rhythmic and melodic scores of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring—a sacrifice of the flesh.
FΛRSΛ explores the functional limits of the human brain and sensory system, emphasizing that perception is fluid and ever-changing, rather than fixed or absolute.

TEAM
Artistic Direction — Catarina MirandaCo-creation — Ángela Diaz Quintela, Beatriz Valentim, Bruno Brandolino, Catarina Miranda, Joana Mário, João Brojo, Jonathan Saldanha, Nuno Preto
Performers — Ángela Diaz Quintela, Beatriz Valentim, Bruno Brandolino
Agents — Ángela Diaz Quintela, Beatriz Valentim, João Brojo
Music Composition based on The Rite of Spring by Stravinsky — Jonathan Saldanha
Sound Design — José Arantes
Lighting Design & Technical Direction — Joana Mário
Lighting Design Assistant — Rita Conde
Set Design — Catarina Miranda, Diana Regal, Hugo Flores, João Brojo, João Ferreira, Joana Mário, Júlio Alves, Teresa Camarinha
Prosthetics — Hugo Flores, Júlio Alves
Dramaturgical Support — Carlos Azeredo Mesquita, João Fiadeiro, Jonathan Saldanha, Maria Inês Marques
Creation Support — João Ferreira, Junis Becherer, Maria Antunes, Sérgio Coutinho
Machinery Support — João Monteiro, Nuno Brandão
Original Text “WhisperBand” — Carlos Azeredo Mesquita
Sound Criation “WhisperBand” — Jonathan Saldanha
Production — RÁRA
Project Coordination — Teresa Camarinha
Executive Production & Stage Direction — João Brojo

PARTNERS
This project is produced by RÁRA (PT) and coproduced by Teatro Municipal of Porto (PT), OOPSA (PT), 23 Milhas (PT), Teatro Viriato (PT), Pôle—Sud (FR) and Theatre Freiburg (DE).
By invitation of Teatro Municipal of Porto, FΛRSΛ integrates the Dance Network Grand Luxe during 2024-25, where the project will be developed along a set of European residencies: Grand Studio (Brussels, BE), L’Abri (Geneve, CH), Pôle-Sud (Strasbourg, FR), CCN — Ballet de L’Opéra National du Rhin (Strasbourg, FR), Maison TROIS C-L (Luxembourg), Theatre Freiburg (DE).
It is also supported by BORABORA Residency Center (DN), Espaço do Tempo (Montemor-o-Velho/ PT), Estúdios Vitor Cordón (Lisboa/PT), with creation residencies.

SUPPORT
FΛRSΛ is supported by the Portuguese Ministry of Culture — DGARTES / Government of Portugal

DIFFUSION
Inês Le Gué/ Jardin&Cour
CONTACT
ineslegue@jardincour.com
www.jardincour.com