The Israeli contemporary dance choreographer Hillel Kogan presents his new show “THISISPAIN”, where he is visiting as a tourist, the world of flamenco. “Western” art has been flirting with the exotic image of Spain for centuries. Kogan holds a poignant and inventive dialogue of text and movement, with the Israeli flamenco master, Mijal Natan. They debate questions of national, and artistic identity while casting doubt on the concept of identity in itself: in the spirit of the queer theory which holds that identity is not an essence but rather a performance, Kogan seeks to perform the “Spanish”.

Somewhere between choreographic performance and autobiographical confession, Hillel Kogan's artistic approach pushes the generic boundaries of the performing arts to deliver a memorable experience.

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Choreography and text: Hillel KOGAN
Artistic direction: Laetitia BOULUD
Interpreted by: Hillel KOGAN, Mijal NATAN
Playwright: Yael VENEZIA
Ligthing: Nadav BARNEZ
Music advisor: Yael HORWITZ
Technical director: Nicolas PRIOUZEAU

Producers: Hillel KOGAN, Drôles de Dames

Supported by the Israeli Ministry of Culture, the Israeli Lottery Arts Council & Curtain Up Festival.

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Performance not recommended to audiences under the age of 12
Duration: 1h 10min