Requiem of a Dream

Das sagt der/die Veranstalter:in:

The Storrveldi and Ćosić  collaboration transcends the traditional runway, evolving into a grand, spectacular, and unforgettable display of performance art. Here, garments are not merely worn; they are mobilized. They become the fabric of the story, weaving through the worlds of theatre, burlesque, cabaret, and ballet.

This immersive environment of the demented “Spiegelsaal (Mirrorhall)” in Clärchens Ballroom mirrors a skurril fantasy scape, where performers emerge as "entertainers" curated for the elite gaze.
Beneath the 20s circus and cabaret aesthetic, the production functions as a poignant criticism of the contemporary world order, exploring our collective silence and the numbing effects of digital entertainment. It is a dual-layered experience: a reflection of uninhibited childhood dreams, transforming into nightmares and fantastical silhouettes, brought to life through a multidisciplinary fusion of performance.

The presentation features live musicians and spectacular performers who breathe life into the collection. Garments unfold their true, unrestricted potential through the mastery of the human form:
Performers merge and pull apart, echoing tales of long-gone dreams and distant travels. The choreography explores the surreal, transitioning from alien aesthetics to the vivid, haunting beauty.

For the audience, it’s about total immersion. We want the "elite viewer" to see the garments as the soul of the performance—not just fashion, but movement and art. In these ballroom, the outfits unfold their full potential, merging with the history of the walls to create those chills of pleasure and horror.