A musical and choreographic production which submerges us in the personal longing of a flamenco dancer to have a child and who displays the web of human relationships on stage offering us a reflection of motherhood.
Three women on stage. Two mirrors reflecting one another and a mother. Grito Pelao gives us the opportunity to see two of the great stage performers in action. However, it’s not just about coming to see one of the biggest Flamenco dancers, Rocio Molina, perform, or about hearing the voice of Silvia Pérez Cruz, capable of moving even the most sceptic of listeners. Nor is it about enjoying seeing two exceptional talents share the stage. This time, Molina Cruz and Pérez Cruz, brought together by an atavistic mutual understanding, have decided to let go of their securities and delve into an unknown space which they are inevitably drawn to. Molina transforms her body and the way she dances searching for a wisdom, from stillness, close to her desire to become a mother, a search which brings together life and art, dance and her own identity. The rich and devoted voice of Pérez Cruz accompanies her on this journey, interpreting a bunch of songs, among them, two with “Lorcan” lyrics created especially by the artist for this performance. Together they auscultate right to the last breath the profound structure of the feminine body. It’s no surprise that the dancer invites Lola Cruz, her own mother, to share the stage with them. That mother who is criticised, needed, that mother who was also a daughter and who, for her daughter, would give anything.
A co-production by Grec 2018 Festival de Barcelona, Chaillot, Théâtre national de la Danse (París); Festival d'Avignon; Théâtre de Nîmes – scène conventionnée d’intérêt national - danse contemporaine - art et création; Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla
With the collaboration of the festival Temporada Alta (Girona - Salt), Teatros del Canal (Madrid), Graner, centre de creació.
Rocío Molina is the Associate Artist of the Chaillot - Théâtre National de la Danse de París.
Performance launched on the 6th of July, 2018 at the Festival d'Avignon
Original concept: Rocío Molina Art direction: Carlos Marquerie, Rocío Molina, Sílvia Pérez Cruz Dramaturgy: Carlos Marquerie Choreography: Rocío Molina Musical concept: Sílvia Pérez Cruz Music and lyrics: Sílvia Pérez Cruz Flamenco composition: Eduardo Trassierra Sound space design: Carlos Gárate Stage space: Carlos Marquerie (concept and sketches), Antonio Serrano (design and materials), David Benito (animation and visual projections) Lighting design: Carlos Marquerie Assistant to the director and choreographer: Elena Córdoba Costume design: Cecilia Molano Costume assistance: Esmeralda Dias, Emilia Ecay
Documentation: Elena Córdoba, Cecilia Molano Programme photography: Pablo Guidali Programme text: Pablo Caruana Translation to french: Christilla Vasserot Poem For a fatherless son: Sylvia Plath
Performing: Rocío Molina Cruz (baile), Sílvia Pérez Cruz (voice), Lola Cruz (dance) Musicians: Eduardo Trassierra (guitar), Carlos Montfort (violin), José Manuel Ramos "Oruco" (rhythm), Carlos Gárate (electronics)
Technical direction and lighting engineer: Antonio Serrano Sound: Juan Casanovas, Javier Álvarez Video and machinery: David Benito Stage manager: María Agar Martínez
Production: Danza Molina Production of the company: Magdalena Escoriza Executive direction of the Company: Loïc Bastos
