The multi-award-winning choreographer Alexander Ekman creates visually stunning pieces that like to focus on the self-image of today's society – often with a humorous twist. «Hammer» is his third work for the GöteborgsOperans Danskompani.

Simply put: There are thirty dancers on stage. The dance evening has two parts. The question is: what is real and what is not? How do we humans behave offline and online? The play is a great success. It was always sold out everywhere. Now, «Hammer» can be seen in Switzerland for the first time.

Info

Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
Break: 1 break included
Spoken language: english, no subtitles
Age recommendation: 14+
Content warnings: During the performance there is a short scene which includes flashing lights (no strobe)
World premiere: 29.10.2022, The GöteborgsOperan
Further information: opera.se

Credits

Choreography, Direction, Set- and  Lightdesign: Alexander Ekman 
Performers Olivia Blanch, Mei Chen, Tsung-Hsien Chen, Zander Constant, Giovanni D'Agati, Danielle de Vries, Miguel Duarte, Valentin Durand, Zachary Enquist, Clàudia Gil Cabùs, Viola Esmeralda Grappiolo, Sabine Groenendjik, Logan Hernandez, Ange-Clémentine Hiroki, Jiwan Jung, Victor Keteslegeres, Da Young Kim, Ivo Mateus, Dominik McAinsh, Einar Nikkerud, Anna Ozerskaia, Auguste Palayer, Aishwarya Raut, Sofia Sangregorio, Duncan C Schultz, Iris Telting, Josephine Weise, Johanna Wemmo, Joonatan Zaban, Amanda Akesson
Music: Mikael Karlsson 
Dramaturgy: Carina Nidalen  
Costume Design: Henrik Vibskov 
Lighning Design: Joakim Brink
Assistant to Alexander Ekman: Viktor G. Jeffreys II

Artistic director GöteborgsOperans Danskompani: Katrín Hall

Alexander Ekman

Alexander Ekman has been choreographing for the world’s most renowned dance companies for twenty years. His iconic pieces inspire audiences around the globe. Hailing from Sweden, he designed the opening act for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. His choreography ‘Hammer’ is one of GöteborgsOperans Danskompani's export hits. Picture © Lemart Sjöberg