ATROPOS (‘the unalterable’) is a new, multimedia solo work by dancer, choreographer Lydia Touliatou.
According to Greek mythology, the thread of life — our fate — is in the hands of three immortal sisters known as the Moirai, or the Fates.
The youngest sister, Clotho (the Spinner), is responsible for spinning the thread. Her elder sister, Lachesis (the Allotter), determines the length of the thread, deciding how much time and what destiny we will have on Earth. Their eldest sister, Atropos (the Unalterable/Inflexible), wields a pair of scissors and, without hesitation, cuts the thread when our time is up.
This performance explores the 'unalterable' and inevitable reality of death—a collective experience that all living beings face and share. Interwoven into this existential condition are the threads of migration and memory, as experienced by Touliatou, a female migrant artist.
About the performance:
Lydia Touliatou's interview on Zodiak's Diary.
Lydia Touliatou as a guest on Zodiak presents podcast.
An audience insight about the performance
Lydia Touliatou's interview on Zodiak's Diary.
Lydia Touliatou as a guest on Zodiak presents podcast.
An audience insight about the performance
Choreographer and performer: Lydia Touliatou
Dramaturg: Katalin Trencsényi
Sound designer: Timo Tikka
Film designer: Joona Mäkelä
Lighting designer: Saana Hannonen
Costumer designer: Hilla Ruuska
Set designer: Mikko Salminen
Mentor: Gayathri Menon
Supported by: City of Helsinki, Niilo Helander Foundation
Production: Zodiak – Centre for New Dance, Lydia Touliatou, Raakamateriaali ry
Dramaturg: Katalin Trencsényi
Sound designer: Timo Tikka
Film designer: Joona Mäkelä
Lighting designer: Saana Hannonen
Costumer designer: Hilla Ruuska
Set designer: Mikko Salminen
Mentor: Gayathri Menon
Supported by: City of Helsinki, Niilo Helander Foundation
Production: Zodiak – Centre for New Dance, Lydia Touliatou, Raakamateriaali ry
Photos: Zodiak / Sinem Kayacan 1-7, Mikko Salminen 8-11
