Zürcher Theater Spektakel

«Multitud»
Tamara Cubas

A physical statement on diversity, resistance and collective strength. The Theater Spektakel presents the Uruguayan choreographer’s powerful work at the Gessnerallee.

  • Sat 15/08 20:00 – 21:20

    Halle

  • Tue 16/06 18:00 – 19:20

    Halle

In the choreographic work ‘Multitud’, members of the urban community themselves take to the stage. Copyright: Rafael Arenas

When the masses will it, the world stands still. When many bodies come together, something more than dance emerges: ‘Multitud’ is a powerful, collective dance experience – a unique convergence of energy, presence and movement. In an age of isolation, the shared experience itself becomes a political act.

For this internationally acclaimed piece, Uruguayan choreographer Tamara Cubas brings together around 80 amateur dancers from Zurich. They developed and rehearsed the piece together on site – a section of the city’s community takes to the stage here themselves. They find common ground, breathe and move together – as a collective body.

The result is a pulsating tapestry of rhythm, closeness and intensity, in which individual impulses and collective dynamics are constantly reshaping themselves. ‘Multitud’ is more than a choreography: it is a physical statement about diversity, resistance and collective power – and the energy of an entire city in motion.

The premiere took place in October 2013 at Plaza de Deportes No. 5 in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Accessibility and practical information

  • Stepless access

  • Language: non-verbal, wheelchair accessible 

  • Sensory stimuli: loud/intense music

  • Content notes: explicit emotional scenes, possible nudity on stage

  • Seating: A limited number of beanbags are available on request. If you require one, please contact us by 12 noon on the day of the performance on 044 442 24 22 or by email at contact@theaterspektakel.ch.

Tamara Cubas is a Uruguayan artist whose work centers on the body and relationships. Copyright: Tamara Cubas

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