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Tue 02 Jun 2026

Scapino Ballet Rotterdam

Anima Obscura

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Anima Obscura is an immersive and visually overwhelming performance about the longing for immortality. In her first production for Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, artistic director Nanine Linning takes you on an emotional journey through time and technology: from the mysterious world of alchemists to the bold experiments of biohackers. Meanwhile, the dancers are in search of the ultimate elixir for immortality. 

Linning creates a monumental work of art. An immersive theater experience where choreography, video animation, holograms, costumes, and music merge. 

The performance features the masterpiece Ein Deutsches Requiem by Johannes Brahms, in a modern arrangement by composer Yannis Kyriakides. The renowned harpist Milana Zaric performs live and is part of the choreography. International artists also collaborate, such as fashion designer Irina Shaposhnikova and digital scenographer Claudia Rohrmoser, who brings a breathtaking video decor to life using the latest technologies. 

  • concept, direction & choreography Nanine Linning

Whether this performance has an interval is not yet known.

Fringe programme
Inleiding om 19:15 uur.

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Tuesday 2 June

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20:15 Schouwburg €37.50
Prices
1e tier
regular €37.50
2e tier
regular €30.00
3e tier
regular €26.50

You won’t be bored for a minute during the large-scale, overwhelming dance opera Anima Obscura

de Volkskrant

Anima Obscura is an apocalyptic total work of art, a poetic universe in which you are allowed to lose yourself.

Theaterkrant

Nanine Linning, the new artistic director of Scapino Ballet Rotterdam, pulls out all the stops in Anima Obscura.

NRC

Nanine Linning’s debut performance stimulates your imagination, all your senses and your emotions, in a poetic search for the longing for immortality.

Theaterparadijs

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