”Enchanting choreography” (Aftonbladet)
”A wealth of movement and emotion” (Göteborgs-Posten)
”Worth the standing ovations” (Svenska Dagbladet)
”Frenetically fascinating” (Borås Tidning)
Dance
Past the point
Cold Song by Marcos Morau. We Made a Mess! by Botis Seva.Dance by hip-hop’s trailblazer and the 2025 Choreographer of the Year.
Duration
Ca 2 h 10 min, incl. 1 interval
Stage
Main Stage
Genre
Dance
Price
430–490 kr
Accessibility
The dance evening 'Past the Point' features two new works created for GöteborgsOperans Danskompani: one by Botis Seva, who has merged hip-hop and contemporary dance styles into his own unique expression; and one by Marcos Morau, named Choreographer of the Year by Tanz magazine in 2023 and 2025.
Cold Song
Creation by Marcos Morau
Spanish choreographer and multidisciplinary artist Marcos Morau often creates wild, entertaining works infused with absurd humour – and this new creation is no exception. The title Cold song refers to the music, which is based on an aria from Henry Purcell’s opera King Arthur. In the creation, the dancers take on different characters, while the set consists of a mysterious box that hides all kinds of fantastical contraptions. Both the dancers and the scenography undergo transformations as Cold song carries us across the boundary between reality and theatrical magic. Even before its world premiere, Cold song has been booked by several European touring venues. When Marcos Morau last visited Gothenburg in 2017, he created the visually striking and acclaimed work Rothko Chapel.
Music in Cold Song
Original music by Ben Meerwein & Alex Röser Vatiché, inspired by Henry Purcell’s “Cold Song”.
Original recording “What power art thou? (Cold song)” from King Arthur, or The British Worthy (1691), Act 3.
Andreas Scholl, Accademia Bizantina, conductor Stefano Montanari. ℗ 2010 Decca Music Group Limited
Photo from the performance
In photo: Victor Duval, Zander Constant, Victor Ketelslegers|Photographer: Tilo Stengel
12, 18, 27 febViola Esmeralda Grappiolo
6, 15, 21, 25 febAnge-Clémentine Hiroki
6, 15, 21, 25 febVictor Ketelslegers
12, 18, 27 febIvo Mateus
Rehearsals for Cold Song
We made a mess!
by Botis Seva
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Physical introduction
Learn more and gain deeper insight into the language of dance!
At GöteborgsOperans Danskompani’s physical introductions we’ll help you to gain a better understanding of the performance you are going to see. We test different choreographic methods and movements, which you’ll recognise later on stage, so you’ll gain a more physical, personal connection to the performance.
Physical introductions are led by dancers from GöteborgsOperans Danskompani and are built around participation. Comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended, but not essential.
Free admission with a ticket, limited places available. We meet in the foyer. The physical introduction will be conducted in English.
Dates
25 Feb, 17:35–18:30
27 Feb, 17:35–18:30
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Physical introduction
Spoken introduction
Post-performance talk, 21 feb
Programmes
Food and drinks
Information about our lunch and dinner menus, and how to book in advance.
Programmes
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Opera Shop
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