THE HUNT

September 2023
Stadsschouwburg Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
Coproduced by
NITE Groningen

Slagwerk Den Haag

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Frequently, we experience a sense of disconnection from the natural world, where we no longer perceive ourselves as integral parts but rather as either dominators or guardians. In ‘De Jacht’, the latest collaboration between NITE and Slagwerk Den Haag, this distinction between ‘human’ and ‘nature’ is questioned.

In De Jacht, Chilean director Manuela Infante critically explores the world of ‘rewilding’. A subject that is now also more topical than ever in the Netherlands, especially since the return of the wolf. Whether it is the #vanlife wild-camping digital nomad without a fixed abode, or the poaching hunter in search of new prey; both are looking to become one with the wilderness again.

Based on research, improvisation, music and collected stories, Infante does not chase the one story that would have shaped history and humanity. In collaboration with composer musician Diego Noguera, NITE and Slagwerk Den Haag, Infante develops her associative reflections into an intriguing musical performance full of soundscapes that challenges your thinking and stimulates your senses. Musical, absurd, and over the top.

Credits

Director
Manuela Infante.

Dramaturgy
Manuela Infante inspired by Ursula Le Guin.

Cast
Bram van der Heijden, Sarah Janneh, Bien de Moor, Olaf Ait Tami, Nimuë Walraven, Dirge Șecil Kuran (live-music), Enric Montfort (live-music).

Composer
Diego Noguera.

Set
Ascon de Nijs.

Costumes
Tania Ballve.

Light Design
Wil Frikken.

Dramaturgy
Camilla Valladares, Liet Lenshoek.

Co-producers
NITE Groningen, Slagwerk Den Haag.

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