30 Jul 2025

Palingenesis

D_Antidote Production

A mesmerising exploration of life's cycles, intimacy, and transformation through dance.

Event Details
Date 30 Jul 2025
Times 7.30pm
Duration: 40 mins
Location Loading Bay
Tickets £8 ↓
Ages 12+
Access
  • Wheelchair user access

"Palingenesis" refers to the concept of regeneration, drawing on biological, theological, political, and philosophical perspectives.

This piece, encourages people to rethink the existence of an individual and explore their own ideas about loneliness and self-identity.

Life is a cycle, from a hairless, fragile newborn to a robust adult, and finally to a frail, skeletal form. Initially inspired by the natural phenomenon of the “Rat King,” this performance reflects the increasing distance between people in contemporary society.

“Where are the limits of the body and the boundaries between life and death? This is what we seek to explore.” In this fast-paced era, finding oneself can be challenging. This piece, developed over four years, offers a reflective pace to ponder these themes.

Chuang stated, “Through this work, we hope the audience reflects on the cycles of life and the heights that the body, as a vessel for expression, can achieve.”

About D_Antidote Production

“Next generation‘s most promising choreographer.” Founded in 2022 by Artistic Director Po-Hsiang Chuang, D_Antidote Production explores the realms of the body. Inspired by societal life and imaginative landscapes, the company merges artistic vocabularies through diverse expressions. As an aesthetically multi-disciplinary entity, D_Antidote Production is committed to creating works where the body serves as the ideal vessel for ideas and feelings.

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