lina limosani

LINA LIMOSANI - 2022

Photo Credit: Alex Waite Mitchell

Filmed by: Felicity Arts

Bàrbaros is a landmark new multi-disciplinary dance, live sound and visual art/design production from one of Australia’s unique independent dance companies ‘Limosani Projekts’.

Australian choreographer Lina Limosani joined forces with a team of distinguished independent South Australian artists to create a highly visceral and poetic stage production that maps a creative voyage through the ambiguous and inescapable relationship between civilisation and barbarism. A deeply psychological work, it examines human hierarchy, violence, and the power dynamics that shift and quake beneath the surface of our civilization. The paradoxical nature of modern humanity, where cultured societies still perform barbaric acts, underpins the performative elements of Bàrbaros

The artistic team push the boundaries of artistic innovation. The intricately-crafted, eclectic, three-dimensional set represents the very veneer of civilization, morphing seamlessly from mountain to podium, to garment, and to weapon, that by the end of this finely-tuned performance, has become another character, exuding a world of emotion and bearing its own scars.

Live radio microphones are strategically placed on stage within costumes and props to inextricably link movement and action, intensifying the reckless relationship between the characters and their environment.

Director & Choreographer Lina Limosani’s meticulous attention to detail and bracingly original ideas heighten the dynamic choreography and physical prowess of dancers Anton, Jana Castillo and Rowan Rossi. Bodies metamorphose between animal, insect and machine, to move from gracious beauty to elemental force. Bàrbaros guides audiences through a beautifully twisted narrative that unravels the hidden barbarism that dwells within the hearts of the so-called civilized.

Through stunning visual imagery, mesmerising original score, and accomplished choreography, Bàrbaros unpacks how the barbaric lurks in the hearts of all the civilised.

Reviews

THE ADELAIDE ADVERTISER

‘Independent choreographer Lina Limosani hits yet another jackpot with BÁRBAROS.’

‘BÁRBAROS is a sensory feast.’

‘The movement is utterly original. The three performers, navigate the most complex. often interwoven movement with consummate skill.’

‘BÁRBAROS is captivating in every respect.’

THE BAREFOOT REVIEW

‘Bàrbaros is a tremendous, powerfully visceral nightmare journey exploring the darkest psychological depths of the divide between civilisation and outright barbarism.’

‘The biggest psychological king hit comes from Limosani’s masterful, revolutionary use Japanese black shadow puppetry, married to sound composer Sean Williams’ and James Oborn’s soundtrack.’

‘The ultimate absolute heart of darkness.’

THE STAGE WHISPERS

‘I was not prepared for 55 minutes of sheer wonder and admiration for both the concept and the performance. I have not seen anything like it!

‘Barbaros is a thought-provoking piece of physical theatre that will leave you in awe.’

INDAILY

‘This intensely physical stage work created by a collection of independent artistic collaborators is – at its highest points – made hypnotic through the use of some genuinely original devices and ideas.’

‘BÁRBAROS is a timely reminder of the potential that can be realised when independent artists are supported to explore their creative impulses.’

‘I was not prepared for 55 minutes of sheer wonder and admiration for both the concept and the performance. I have not seen anything like it!

‘Barbaros is a thought-provoking piece of physical theatre that will leave you in awe.’

Adelaide Festival Centre 2023

Co-commissioned by Adelaide Festival Centre and Brink Productions

June 29th - 1st July

27th Seoul International Dance Festivals 2024

September 5th

Gunsan International Dance Festival 2024

September 7th

Concept by Lina Limosani, Thom Buchanan and Sean Williams

Directed & Choreographed by Lina Limosani