Running from May 31 to June 21, 'Sportfest' at Ballhaus Ost invites audiences to explore the intersection of bodily performance and political engagement. The festival features an array of participatory events such as tournaments, workshops, and performances aimed at challenging conventional sports norms. It emphasizes collaboration and critical inquiry into the societal roles of physical exertion. Opening with 'Fight Night and Party,' the program explores themes of visibility, resistance, and emotional engagement through artistic interpretations of sports, making it a significant cultural commentary on society's constructs surrounding physicality.
Throughout the program, performers draw on the aesthetics and rituals of sport to confront its often-overlooked emotional and political dimensions.
Together with performers, researchers and interdisciplinary artists, the collaborative aim will be to turn physical exertion into a critical tool.
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