Behind closed doors
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE
The performance "Behind closed doors" is suitable for all ages and is an absurd play between what
you want to show to the outside world and what you want to keep hidden.
The dancers are dressed in suits and move through mystery, through various games, manipulations and the idea of being stuck in a handshake. They fight hard not to lose against the other, to get the other to agree and not least - keeping their
profile.
In 2021 a performance of Behind closed doors was co-produced by Panta Rei Danseteater as part of Oslofjorden danser.
In 2023 a new version of "Behind closed doors" was commisioned by Den Kulturelle Skolesekken. See "Bak lukkede dører - Hva de voksne gjør på jobben".
Choreographer: Martijn Joling, Amy Pender
Performers: Martijn Joling, Amy Pender (Edith Buttingsrud Pedersen)
Outside-eye: Gabie Beier, Ziv Frenkel
Visual artist: Pauline Canvesio
Photography by: Tobias Goebbels, Günter Krämmer, Antonia Richter,
Mikael Örtenheim, Fred Damiens
Video by: Neil Nisbet. Material from ''Hele Frogn danser - Panta Rei''. Presented at Drøbak, Kino 2021
Co-produced by: Seanse Art Center Norway, ADA Studio Berlin,
Scenekunst+ (Oslo Teatersenter), Dansekunst i Østfold
In 2021 a performance of Behind closed doors was co-produced by Panta Rei Danseteater as part of Oslofjord danser.
Supported by: Fond for utøvende kunstnere, Performing Artist Hub Norway (Norwegian ministry of foreign affairs) The municipalities of: Oslo, Ås, Vestby, Råde, Lier, Asker, Lørenskog, Ullensaker, Sarpsborg, Nesodden, Nordre follo, Drammen, Eidsvoll
Special thanks to: Jodi Gilbert, Ås kulturskole, Vestby kulturskole, Rom for Dans UNG, Rådans, Lieropplevelser
''Behind closed doors'' is part of Scenekunstbrukets repertoar.
Many artists like to move to big cities, which contributes to the centralization of art and culture.
Amy & Martijn want to help build the culture in the districts. (quote translated from Norwegian) Åsmund A. Løvdal - Nyheter | Ås avis
During May 2021, Pender and Joling held close to 30 performances. By dancing in gardens and backyards, the dancers get the opportunity to
get to know the local environment better. - ''We can't have that many people together, but this is "hot" and we would very much like to invite everyone we know'', says Silje Martens. (quotes translated from Norwegian)
Ingunn Borud - Kultur, Son | Vestby avis
Martijn Dirk Joling and Amy Pender show in their bitterly angry "Behind Closed Doors" that the modern human might not have come that far.
Two people in suits stalking each other, playing clapping games like school kids and wrestling. After this, you will no longer be able to see pictures of statesmen greeting each other without a smile. (quote translated from German)
Antje Landmann - Die Rheinpfalz| Kultur Regional
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%20Tobias%20Goebbels.jpg?etag=%22e2b4-5c2cee12%22&sourceContentType=image%2Fjpeg&ignoreAspectRatio&resize=1000,667&quality=85 "© Tobias Goebbels")
