Festive Opening of PAS Festival
Before the party really gets started on Friday and Saturday, we take a special moment for the opening of this 10th edition of the PAS Festival on Thursday. We are also celebrating the 50th university of Maastricht University.
The opening speech by our president Pamela Habibovic is followed by a spectacular performance for all: young and old, student or non-student. We want to celebrate together.
The opening of PAS will take place on Thursday 3 September, 19:00-19:45 Tapijnkazerne 11, Assembly Area, Tapijn Building D
TeaTime Company
RIPPLE
In the work of TeaTime Company, the boundaries between circus and dance fade and a new and hybrid movement language is created. Showing concrete, human reactions to abstract situations.
In Ripple the giant metal spiral dominates the stage and the players as a physical sculpture. It is not simply an object or a prop, it is a set that can move completely: it is an acrobatic and manipulable playground. Circus, dance and architecture come together.
With the help of the spiral, the three performers explore themes of balance, influence, power, flow and friction. The spiral allows them to push their limits. Where a jump can suspend time and a fall can last forever.
The ripple effect describes the influence, persistence and consequences of our choices. Just as natural forces cause vibrations and ripples in water, our choices cause ripples in our relationships, thoughts and experiences.
As the great spiral rolls across the stage in an endless circle, the performers face constant challenges. They are forced to anticipate and react to the movement of the metal wheel, which at times seems to obey and at other times seems to have a will of its own. At any moment the entire situation can change because of an unexpected move from either spiral or performer.