brut nordwest
Looks like it has begun V – Center for the independent theater, dance and performance scene
On Monday, April 19, the new brut nordwest venue and the planned center for the independent theater, dance and performance scene were presented to the media by City Councilor of Culture Veronika Kaup-Hasler and brut director Kira Kirsch – due to covid-19 in a small group of persons. We collect videos and media reactions to the appointment here – enjoy reading!
Looks like it has begun IV – So much space!
In brut nordwest everything is united under one roof: colleagues and artists can meet again in one place, exchange ideas and participate in the development of the projects together. In addition to event and rehearsal areas, there is also enough space for the administration offices, the technology warehouse and lounge areas for employees and artists in the Nordwestbahnstraße. The new edition of "Looks like it has begun" takes a look at the areas on the sideline of the big stage.
New Art on Air – The brut Wien Podcast
We love performance dance and theater and we love conversation. The podcast “New Art on Air” introduces artists from the independent performance, dance and theater scene and asks questions about artistic creation and the art of life, about what inspires, motivates and moves. We are Kira Kirsch and the team from brut Wien, the theater for New Art on Stage.
Art Work brut
Our current poster subjects by photographer Kanghee Kim combine magical moments from everyday life with modern surrealism.
Looks like it has begun III – Please take your seats!
A lot has happened in brut nordwest over the last few weeks and months to adapt the former industrial hall in the 20th district to a theater. On the checklist for the first premiere in front of an audience, only a few points have to be done. Now that a lot of black molton transforms the center of the hall into a black box, t is no longer difficult to imagine the first evening of the premiere. Rehearsals have already started!
Florian Malzacher – Theater als Versammlung
"The Art of Assembly" ist eine neue brut-Reihe, in der Autor und Dramaturg Florian Malzacher mit wechselnden Gäst*innen aus Kunst, Politik und Gesellschaft über politisches Theater diskutiert. Anlässlich der dritten Ausgabe mit den Gäst*innen mit Jodi Dean (Politikwissenschaftlerin, New York) und Jonas Staal (Künstler, Athen/Rotterdam), die im Rahmen des imagetanz Festivals im März 2021 präsentiert wird, veröffentlicht brut im online Magazin einen Text von Florian Malzacher zum Thema „Theater als Versammlung“.
Interview mit maria mercedes: Masken als Filter und Transmitter
Im Rahmen des imagetanz Festivals lädt das Duo maria mercedes zu einem Online-Probenbesuch ins Huggy Bears studio. Im Interview erzählen die beiden Künstlerinnen von ihrer aktuellen Arbeit "Ballade" und wie sie als Duo zusammenarbeiten.
Interview with Frida Robles: Personal storytelling as method of healing
During imagetanz, artist Frida Robles invites the audience to an online rehearsal visit to Huggy Bears studio. In an interview she talks about her project "Sessions with Frida. A performance on the possibilities of healing", the intersections between art and psychoanalysis as well as the concept of healing through art.
Crowdfunding for Gartenbaukino
For the first time since it opened in 1960, the Gartenbaukino is being completely renovated. The flair and charm of the cinema need no renovations – but the old cinema seats do.
The Gartenbaukino therefore also wants to renew the seating in the hall and is launching a large crowdfunding campaign for this purpose.
To thank you for your support the team has come up with twelve gift packages. Please choose one and become a supporter of the world!
Interview with Jaskaran Anand: Dance is a liberating force!
Jaskaran Anand’s performance "Around L-INKED" is part of this year’s imagetanz festival edition. In an interview he talks about his project, the role gender and sexuality play in his artistic work and what dance really means to him.
Interview mit Johanna Nielson, Agnes Schneidewind und Marina Poleukhina: Spekulative Körperlandschaften
Johanna Nielsons, Agnes Schneidewinds und Marina Poleukhinas "eleven. each print in the mud fills with honey" ist Teil des diesjährigen imagetanz Festivals. Im Interview erzählen die drei Künstler*innen von ihrer Arbeit und wie ihr Projekt entstanden ist.
Julia Müllner im Interview mit PW-Magazine: Präsenz des Unsichtbaren
Kann Fermentieren eine politische Praxis sein? Die Choreografin Julia Müllner bringt ungeahnte (non)humane Symbiosen auf die Bühne ihres ersten Stückes.
Interview mit Klemens Hegen: Die Schönheit des Scheiterns
Im Rahmen des imagetanz Festivals lädt das Team von "poetry of failure" zu einem Online-Probenbesuch. Im Interview erzählt Klemens Hegen, was der Ausgangspunkt für ihre Arbeit war und worin die Schönheit des Scheiterns liegt.
Interview mit Sara-Lisa Bals: Ein fiktiver Feiertag zu Ehren einer widerständigen Frau*
Im Rahmen des imagetanz Festivals lädt Sara-Lisa Bals zu einem Online-Probenbesuch. Im Interview erzählt sie, was es mit dem fiktiven Feiertag auf sich hat, nach dem ihre Performance "CUMERNUSTAG" benannt ist.
Looks like it has begun II – Stage clear at brut nordwest
Work continues in brut nordwest. brut has performed at 90 venues in 19 Viennese districts over the past few years - some of them in places completely unfamiliar to the theatre, such as on the lakeside of Seestadt Aspern or in the huge laundrette of the Matteottihof in the 5th district. The many experiences in adapting new theatrical locations are now benefiting us! And yet it is something quite new to transform a former factory hall into a theatre venue for several years. . . .
Interview with Samara Hersch: How can theatre be intimate?
In ihrem Stück "Body of Knowledge – At Home" lässt die australische Theatermacherin, Regisseurin und lehrende Künstlerin Samara Hersch das Wiener Publikum per Telefon intime Gespräche mit Jugendlichen führen – über Sexualität, Scham und Sterblichkeit. The Gap hat sie ein Interview zu ihrer Produktion gegeben.
Interview with PUC: A never-ending transformation
During imagetanz, the PUC collective invites the audience to an online rehearsal visit to the Huggy Bears studio. In an interview the members of the collective talk about their project "The first image was the outline of a shadow", their artistic practice and aesthetics.
Looks like it has begun I – a stopover with a lot of potential
There's already a lot going on behind the scenes at brut nordwest and we can't wait to welcome our audience here. Until the completion of the future permanent venue in St. Marx, brut will find a new temporary home in the Nordwestbahnstraße for three years. The nomadic existence of the last few years will come to an end except for the further planned site-specific projects. Until the moving to St. Marx, brut nordwest will become the center for New Art on Stage in the 20th district. studio brut will continue to exist as a secondary venue in the 7th district. The “Looks like it has begun” magazine series will shed light on the background to the development of brut nordwest. In the first issue: How did the brut get on the Nordwestbahnstraße?
imagetanz Festival 2021 – Emotional Support Festival
Presenting international guest performances, dance premieres by young artists from Vienna and across Austria, studio visits, workshops and talks, the imagetanz festival marks a beloved March highlight of brut’s programme. Even though planning is not the easiest thing to accomplish at the moment – for reasons known all too well –, we hereby declare that imagetanz 2021 will take place! While it will be somewhat different in shape and duration, its way of being experimental, young, new, international and exciting will be unaffected. We called this instalment the Emotional Support Festival because we know how hard these times are – for many of us, all over the world. That’s why we’re here, that’s why we keep going: We will be improvising, we will be digital and we will use hybrid formats to actually get involved with this present in order to shape it instead of just leaving it to itself.
Art Work imagetanz 2021
Our poster subjects by photographer Bubi Canal visually underline this year's motto of imagetanz: Emotional Support Festival
Claire Lefèvre – peachfuzz
Make yourselv comfortable with Claire Lefèvres video "peachfuzz".
Frans Poelstra – this body of stories. the lockdown version
In this video, Frans Poelstra tells the story of how he became a performer and dancer. For those who couldn't attend our last Sunday Screening, his entertaining story is now available online.
Oleg Soulimenko & Jasmin Hoffer – BEAUTY OF MESS TRASH AND UNKNOWN DESIRES
Our Sunday Screenings went into the second round on February 14th. The video of "BEAUTY OF MESS, TRASH AND UNKNOWN DESIRES" by Oleg Soulimenko and Jasmin Hoffer is now also available on demand.
Interview mit Laura Stoll: Performancekunst trifft auf medizinische Praxis
Im Rahmen des imagetanz Festivals lädt Laura Stoll zu einem Online-Probenbesuch ins Huggy Bears Studio. Im Interview erzählt die Künstlerin von ihrer aktuellen Arbeit "Questionnaire Series" und ihre Erfahrungen als Medizinerin und Performancekünstlerin.
Jan Machacek & Oliver Stotz – EWIGE 80er
If you didn't make it to the online start of our Sunday Screenings on Sunday, the video work by Jan Machacek and Oliver Stotz can now be seen on our website.
Interview mit Susanne Songi Griem: Biografie als Collage
Im Rahmen des imagetanz Festivals lädt die Künstlerin Susanne Songi Griem zu einem Online-Probenbesuch ins LE STUDIO. Im Interview erzählt sie von den Einflüssen, die ihrer Arbeit "Library of Unfinished Memories // Fisch und Schwan in Negligé" zugrunde liegen.
The adaption process of the new venue "brut nordwest" has started
A new space for performance, dance and theater is emerging – In January, the adaptation of the new brut venue “brut nordwest” in Vienna's Nordwestbahnstraße 8-10 started. The 1.600 square meter factory building right next to the Augarten will be transformed into brut's temporary main venue in the upcoming weeks. From March 2021, rehearsals for the imagetanz Festival will begin in brut nordwest. Performances will be opened to spectators as soon as the circumstances permit them. The location brut nordwest will be in use until the end of 2023.
Inge Gappmaier – protect. there is no wind in geometrical worlds
For all those who did not make it to the online presentation of "protect. There is no wind in geometrical worlds" on January 17th, the video can now be seen online.
Inge Gappmaier – protect. there is no wind in geometrical worlds
Azra H is interested in performative activism and art beyond the binary. After Inge Gappmaier's "protect." they are writing a letter to their long-haired cat.
Julia Müllner – gathering bacteria in my carrier bag
The online presentation of "Handle with care selected by BEATE" took place on January 16th. For those who couldn't be there, Julia Müllner's video about her work "gathering bacteria in my carrier bag" is now available online.
Lau Lukkarila – Nyxxx
Lau Lukkarila presented their performance "Nyxxx" to the brut audience on January 15th in the form of a video via zoom. Those who missed the event can now watch the video online.
Alex Franz Zehetbauer – AyH
On January 16th, Alex Franz Zehetbauer and Christian Schröder presented the video premiere of the sound experiment "AyH". Those who missed the screening can now watch the video online.
irreality.tv – EXIT GHOST Season II / Episode 1 - 3
The peaceful coexistence of ghosts and humans was on top of the agenda at the Hantological Congress of autumn 2019 in Vienna. The GHOST RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL movement has since met with growing approval. The big glamorous online premiere of the ghost series had to be postponed to December 5th. Now we are presenting the entire second season on our website, divided into three parts and we will start with episode 1-3.
Karin Pauer & Aldo Giannotti – THE SCORE Performance in full length
The performance THE SCORE by Karin Pauer and Aldo Giannotti took placeat brut at Schwendermarkt in October with already reduced capacity of seats. For those who haven't seen THE SCORE yet, the performance is now online.
Deborah Hazler – An Evening to RRRRRRRRRRR (rant, rave, rage, revolt, resist, rebel)
For those who didn't make it to "An Evening to RRRRRRRRRRR (rant, rave, rage, revolt, resist, rebel)" in October, Deborah Hazler's performance evening with contributions by Mia & Michikazu Matsune, Ursula Maria Probst, Shayma & Seba can now be watched online.
Inge Gappmaier – Woman walking down the side of a screen. A tribute to Trisha Brown
For the 50th anniversary of its premiere, Inge Gappmaier presents her own interpretation of the legendary choreography "Man Walking Down the Side of a Building" by Trisha Brown'.
Asher O'Gorman – the way of ink ••º•
Negin Rezaie is a visual and performing artist, actress, curator, inventor and activist. Inspired by her visit to the performance the way of ink, she writes a letter to memory.
Collection of Spectators Instruction #1 – I WANNA TALK TO YOU
In preparation for the European Spectators Day, the artist Raquel André will give you various tasks until November 21st. The focus lies on the relationship between audiences and artistic works. Raquel André studied at the Theater and Film School in Lisbon and got her Masters degree in Performing Arts in Rio de Janeiro. She develops cross-genre projects in the fields of theater, dance, film and television. Her passion for collecting is expressed in her artistic projects.
Dominik Grünbühel & Charlotta Ruth – Living Documents I – V
After visiting Living Documents I – V, the theater scholar and dramaturge Andreas Fleck wrote a letter to the patience.
Claudia Lomoschitz – Soft Skills
The visual artist Maiko Sakurai Karner writes a letter to a blanket after visiting Claudia Lomoschitz performance Soft Skills.
brut all over Vienna and a new home for brut
90 different locations in 19 districts of Vienna - this is the city record and the preliminary interim balance from brut. The nomadic existence will soon come to an end: brut is getting its own house, the old central bank branch St. Marx!
hannsjana – Das Leben einer Leber
The song is part of hannjana's "Die große M.I.N.T.-Show" and illuminates the amount of work that the liver does in the body and the little recognition it gets back for it.
AROBOTA.PLUS – WIR
AROBOTA.PLUS are humans remaining unnamed. Showtime end of Covid-19 (but we are playing already)
irreality.tv presents: Knarf Rellöm – Geisterhaus
With a last call to send us videos for our EXIT GHOST series, irreality.tv says goodbye for the summer – with a song by Knarf Rellöm!
Dominik Grünbühel & Charlotta Ruth – GHOST AUDIENCE
Charlotta Ruth and Dominik Grünbühel live and sometimes work together. This video was conceived in a period where children, disease and online performance blurred with their artistic practice.
Simon Mayer – Strong Man
Dedicated to the victims of poisoned masculinity and „Strong Men“.
Claire Lefèvre & Zosia Hołubowska – Sugarcoating
Inspired by the process of working on the performance "Peachfuzz" Zosia Hołubowska created this video with them and Claire Lefèvre starring in a cotton candy dream.
hannsjana – a hitchhiker's guide to the darknet
What is the darknet and how do I get in? hannsjana have the answers in their hitchhiker's guide to the darknet.
YOU TOXIC TUBE CLASS #3: HOW TO BE A GOOD STAGE ACTRESS
toxic dreams present a very special acting masterclass. Demonstrator Anat Stainberg shows you how you can be a good stage actress.
Katharina Senk & Tanja Erhart: CROSS _ BORDER _ BALANCE – A GAME!
While Katahrina Senk is in Vienna and Tanja Erhart in London, they came up with an idea on how to play a game via skype. "CROSS_BORDER_BALANCE – A GAME!" was born and everyone is invited to play.
Claire Lefèvre – Peachfuzz
Claire Lefèvre's performance "Peachfuzz" will be presented as video version in early 2021. For now you can enjoy this video and dive into the world she is creating as an artist.
Nesterval – Behind the scenes of "The Kreisky Test"
After the last online show of Nesterval's "The Kreisky Test", the imaginary curtain has closed - just the right time to look behind the scenes, under the desks, in the bathrooms and on the screens of Nesterval.
AROBOTA.PLUS - SCHMA
AROBOTA.PLUS are humans without (t)race. Showtime end of Covid-19 (but we are playing already)
Alex Franz Zehetbauer – THIS IS MY HOUSE
Alex Franz Zehetbauer invites us into his home and shares a special concert with us – listen closely.
Henrike Iglesias – #leavenoonebehind
Henrike Iglesias have something to say: Leave No One Behind!
Alex Franz Zehetbauer recommends ...
.... an audio book by food critic and author Ruth Reichl – "Garlic and Sapphires. The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise"
Doris Uhlich – TANK @ HOME
The choreographer and performer Doris Uhlich shares with us a dance performance inspired by "TANK / site specific", in which she would have performed in a tank in the anthropological collection of the Natural History Museum. As long as no new date for "TANK / site specific" has been found, we can pass the time with "TANK @ HOME".
Julia Müllner – gathering encounters
An encounter and a small courtesy with green and pink companions.
brut all over Vienna
brut nordwest
coming soon
Nordwestbahnstraße 8-10, 1200 Wien
Tram: 5 (Nordwestbahnstraße), Bus: 5A (Wasnergasse)
Online film premiere and artist talk via livestream on brut-wien.at
April 2021
Costas Kekis
Bounce
brut to go
April 2021
Sööt/Zeyringer
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studio brut, Zieglergasse 25, 1070 Vienna
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Zieglergasse 25, 1070 Wien
U-Bahn: U3 (Zieglergasse), Tram: 49 (Westbahnstraße / Zieglergasse)