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Welcome to Asbestos Hall

Visit #5

Trajal Harrell

Copyright information:Aurelius Carson

Associate artist Trajal Harrell transforms the location Likeminds in Amsterdam-Noord into a dynamic, creative space for experimentation, exchange and encounters: Welcome to Asbestos Hall. For three weeks, Harrell works here with his dancers on new material. During these Visits, you’ll get a unique glimpse into the creation process.


The Visits are not performances in the traditional sense, but dynamic parts of an ongoing artistic experiment. It's a snapshot within an ongoing process that will be presented on different moments during the festival. What you’ll see is different each time: a new fragment, a fresh idea, an unexpected turn.


Our tip? Immerse yourself in the world of Harrell and the performers. Attend multiple Visits to watch the work unfold, or combine one with other activities in Welcome to Asbestos Hall.


‘The studio visit will not be a similar experience to visiting a big show. There may be some familiar elements, but overall, it will be more fast and dirty. More intimate. I think it will be very touching in its very own way: a new and heartful experience that requires some patience, willingness and maybe some forgiveness. There will be bigger and smaller creations, pop-up performances, late-night parties as well as guest artists that will arrange different kinds of experiences. We will provide forums for discussion and food for thought.’ 

– Trajal Harrell, associate artist 2025 


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… open to all, and the results are not predictable. We ask you, our visitors, to be open minded, curious and generous – you may be bored, enchanted and inspired …


WELCOME


This is not a premiere

This is an Anti-premiere

This is not a creation

This is Process Art in the making

 

You are welcome to not applaud,

we will bow only on the last day of the project.

 

You are welcome to check out the video room between visits and the other events happening within the schedule.

 

You are welcome to extend your studio visit and hang out here, before, in between and after the performances. Make yourself at home.

 

You are welcome to have a tea, beverage, or any snack made available.

 

You are welcome to occasionally and/or spontaneously check the Holland Festival website for possible pop-up and/or last minute events, gatherings, and invitations.

 

You are welcome to welcome those around you.

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dates

Sat June 28 7:00 PM

Sun June 29 3:00 PM

prices

  • default € 15
  • CJP/student/scholar € 13

information

  • 30 minutes

  • Please note:

    The duration of the visits is not yet known, but will be around 30 minutes.

Discount offer:

Welcome to Asbestos Hall offers a varied programme and we would love to see you come back more often.

Therefore, we have a special discount offer: buy a ticket for multiple activities at Welcome to Asbestos Hall and receive €2.50 discount per ticket. more info

  • Welcome to Asbestos Hall

    Orpheas Emirzas

  • Welcome to Asbestos Hall

    Orpheas Emirzas

  • Welcome to Asbestos Hall

    Orpheas Emirzas

Credits

choreography Trajal Harrell stage design Trajal Harrell costumes Trajal Harrell sound Trajal Harrell cast New Kyd, Perle Palombe, Stephen Thompson, Songhay Toldon, Ondrej Vidlar, Trajal Harrell, Challenge Gumbodete, Vânia Doutel Vaz, Maria Ferreira Silva light design Stéfane Perraud, Trajal Harrell dramaturgy Sara Jansen technical director Santiago Latorre sound technician Santiago Latorre creative producer Friederike Kötter producer Björn Pätz international relations Björn Pätz management Björn Pätz production Zürich Dance Ensemble coproduction Kunstenfestivaldesarts, Holland Festival, Festival d’Automne à Paris, Tanzquartier Wien with support from Pro Helvetia

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