To the main content To the footer

Lydia McGlinchey

MadDoG
VIERNULVIER & CAMPO
  • Wed 29.01
    20:30 - 21:45
    CAMPO Nieuwpoort, Gent
    Nieuwpoort 31/35
    Past event
  • Thu 30.01
    20:30 - 21:45
    CAMPO Nieuwpoort, Gent
    Nieuwpoort 31/35
    Past event

For this show, you can also use your 5XCAMPO card: book your ticket via campo.nu.

Sublime horror reflecting on the insane social order

In 'MadDoG,' dancer and choreographer Lydia McGlinchey pays homage to the aesthetics of the knot, Gothic, horror, and heavy metal. Inspired by centuries-old lace techniques, she transforms the theater into an impressive artwork where the scenography forms the core, like a 'knot' connecting various elements and issues.

'MadDoG' does not label darkness as evil but rather superficiality and challenges us to think further. The title of the performance refers to the madness of contemporary images of mass murders, advertisements from electronics stores, and photos of photoshopped women on yachts. High and low culture are intertwined. In this experience of closely connected disturbing contradictions, McGlinchey sees knotting as a relevant aesthetic concern. In 'MadDoG,' the knot symbolizes the impossibility of purity.

Three performers and a musician take center stage, combining spoken word, dance, and music.

Sparkling encounter

Part of

Artistic direction: Lydia McGlinchey - Performers: Lydia McGlinchey, Estefanía Álvarez Ramírez, Jessica Matheson (replacing Maté Jonjic) - Textile: Elena Vloeberghen & Lydia McGlinchey - Costume: Lynn Vanhoydonck - Composer & musician: Iris Therasse - Light design: Caroline Mathieu - Sound design: Korneel Moreaux - Co-research: Stefa Govaart - Acting coach: Anna Franziska Jäger - Production: Kunstenwerkplaats - Co-production: Kaaitheater, STUK, KAAP & VIERNULVIER - Supported by: Kunstencentrum BUDA, Texture Museum (Kortrijk), Flemish Government & VGC - Thanks to: Keren Kraizer & Herman Sorgeloos