Description:

In the eighteenth century, Jeremy Bentham created the Panopticon, a prison design emphasizing constant surveillance. Foucault argued that this concept reflects modern society, where individuals internalize external scrutiny, leading to self-surveillance. The piece PANOPTICON explores the inner conflict among the ego, superego, and subconscious, highlighting the tension between order and chaos and the desire for control over an unpredictable life. The red handed character wrestles with the paradox of wanting visibility while feeling invisible, performing for others and questioning their identity. Ultimately, the piece reflects on life’s meaning, the desire to escape judgment, and the futility of societal rules, portraying the soul trapped in a machine-like body in an increasingly predictable world.

Choreography / Performance / Text: Vasiliki Papapostolou (Tarantism)

Music composer / Sound Designer: Christopher Nas

Lighting designer: Emma Gasson

Videographer: Klaus Shehaj