Open Stage – Spotlight Performance: AeReA

27 June 2025, 8pm

28 June 2025, 5pm

Open Stage returns in 2025 with two triple bills at Esplanade Annexe Studio, alongside a special spotlight performance at ArtScience Museum. Featuring artists whose long standing relationships with the festival have shaped contemporary dance in Singapore, this edition reflects a continued commitment to artistic growth. Selected from various festival platforms over the years, these returning artists present works that deepen ongoing creative inquiry—where ideas evolve, practices expand, and past works are reimagined with fresh perspectives.

AeReA by Ginevra Panzetti and Enrico Ticconi (Italy/Germany)

Presented by cont·act Contemporary Dance Festival in collaboration with ArtScience Museum

AeReA examines the symbolic power of flags as markers of identity, division, and authority. Stripped of traditional insignias, the silver-grey flags wielded by the performers evoke both ethereal and oppressive imagery. As they unfurl, the flags transform into spectral figures—blurring the lines between banners, shrouds, and altars of sacrifice. The title, AeReA, plays on the Latin word “ara” (altar) and “aerea” (airy), underscoring the dual nature of the flag as a symbol of both liberation and constraint. With sound design by Demetrio Castellucci, AeReA provokes reflection on historical and contemporary notions of power, violence, and belonging.

Winning Project of Premio Hermès Danza Triennale Milano

By and With: Ginevra Panzetti / Enrico Ticconi

Original Sound / Composer: Demetrio Castellucci

Lighting Design: Annegret Schalke

Costume Design: Ginevra Panzetti / Enrico Ticconi

Flag Waving Coach: Carlo Lobina

Company Manager: Aurélie Martin

Production Management: VAN realised through the support of Premio Hermès Danza Triennale Milano

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Ticket Pricing

(All ticket prices are subject to a booking fee)**

Standard

S$25

Concession

S$22.50

Only for Children Aged 6-12, Senior Citizens Aged 55 and above, Students Aged 25 and below with valid student ID, National Servicemen NSF, Persons with Disabilities (PWD), and Friends of T.H.E.

Early Bird 25% off (13 Mar 2025 – 13 Apr 2025)

S$18.75

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• Prices exclude ticketing agent’s booking fees.
• Once sold, tickets are strictly non-refundable or exchangeable unless the Singapore government mandates the closure of events in Singapore. All information given is correct at the time of publishing, but is subject to change without prior notice. The Organiser reserves all rights to amend any terms and conditions without prior notice, and, in the event of any dispute, the Organiser’s decision is final.

Conditions of Entry

• Admission is subject to valid tickets produced at the entrance.
• Each ticket admits one person.
• Patrons must be at least 6 years old for admission.

General

• Doors open 15 minutes before the show starts.
• In the interest of all patrons, latecomers will not be seated until a suitable point in the performance.
• Mobile phones must be switched off or set to silent mode in the theatre.
• Patrons are required to follow all house rules and regulations set out by the venue. The house rules are displayed within the venue premises.
• No food and drinks are allowed in the venue.

Photography / Videography Recording Rules

• Photography, videography and audio recording are not permitted during the performance.

Accessibility

• This venue is wheelchair-accessible. For audiences who may require support to access the venue, please get in touch with us at [email protected].
• If you have any other access requirements, please also get in touch with us. While we may not be able to accommodate all requests, we will do our best to support your needs.

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