With Basaran's interpretation of Dido, he continues to write a tradition that has captivated countless generations to date and, judging by the audience reaction, continues to emotionally grip them today.
Elisabeth Ritonja, European Cultural News
Solo multidisciplinary performance
DIDO
A solo show by Korhan Basaran for presenters, festivals, venues and collaborators looking for a precise, visceral performance language.
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Premiere
26th Istanbul Theater Festival by IKSV
Language
English
Run time
60 minutes
Format
Solo performance
On Company RAu's DIDO
A body descending into desire, betrayal, sound and image.
DIDO reflects the myth of Dido and Aeneas through dance, theater, new music, text and video projection, tracing human desire, frustration, loyalty, heartbreak and collapse.
Basaran takes the audience deep into Dido's mind as language becomes an extension of movement. The body softens, explodes, hides and accuses while sound and projection shift the perception of time and stage space.
The text has been rewritten by Basaran with inspiration from Virgil's Aeneid and Christopher Marlowe's Dido, Queen of Carthage.
A unique viewpoint that creates an intimate connection between the audience and Dido's emotional journey.
From the official DIDO pageWhat People Said
Critical responses from Vienna and Brighton.
Korhan Basaran mixes his monologue, created with Virgil and Marlowe, with an expressive embodiment in a foolish disguise, atmospherically strong projections and a suitably powerful sound.
TANZKRITIK, Der StandardCompany RAu's DIDO has a strong flow of creativity and vulnerability. One to watch.
Sascha Cooper, Broadwaybaby.comIn the last ten minutes the dance and score and visuals began to work together again, coming together in a fiery climax.
Bill Parslow, fringereview.co.ukCredits
Created with a compact, touring-ready artistic team.
- Concept / Direction / Choreography / Text / Performance Korhan Basaran
- Original Music Tolga Yayalar
- Visual Design / Video Mapping Ataman Girisken
- Company Company RAu
Tour History
Presented across Istanbul, Ankara, Bursa, Thessaloniki, Athens, Sofia, Vienna, Brighton and Catania.
- 17-18-19-20 October 2024 Catania OFF Festival Catania, Italy
- 9 June 2024 Double Date: DIDO & Orlando Trip Palais Yeniköy, Istanbul
- 13 June 2024 Double Date: DIDO & Orlando Trip Mahal, Canakkale
- 18 June 2024 Double Date: DIDO & Orlando Trip Fabrika, Ayvalik
- 23 June 2024 Double Date: DIDO & Orlando Trip Bilkent University, Ankara
- 14-16-17 May 2024 Brighton Fringe Festival Brighton
- 21-22 September 2023 Sea Change Europa in Szene Theatre Festival Wortwiege Vienna
- 29 June 2023 Small Season Festival Sfumato Festival Sofia
- 03 June 2023 Theatre Nous Athens
- 26 May 2023 Thess Fringe Festival Thessaloniki
- 05 May 2023 Podyum Sanat Bursa
- 30 March 2023 Alan Kadıköy Istanbul
- 2 November 2022 World Premiere, 26th Istanbul Theatre Festival Alan Kadıköy, Istanbul
- 20-21-22 January 2022 Previews, BILT - Ankara Bilkent Theatre Ankara
Collaborations
Bring DIDO into a new context.
For touring, co-production, venue presentation, residency, festival programming, workshops, or press, start the conversation here.
info@companyrau.com