WG Neumann in Potsdam: Contemporary Dance Meets Intimate Questions of Identity


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WG Neumann: Contemporary Dance on Masculinity, Intimacy, and Identity
On October 29, 2026, Laura Heinecke & Company presents the world premiere of WG Neumann on the main stage of fabrik Potsdam. The dance performance looks at the fragile, contradictory inner world of men and questions contemporary masculinity beyond traditional roles, clichés, and established certainties.
A Living Room Becomes a Stage of Identity
In WG Neumann, a living room is rearranged, while the search for the right outfit becomes a visible expression of inner negotiation processes. Between elegance, shyness, and courage, choreographic images arise in which identity is not shown as a fixed quality, but rather as a fluid, contradictory state.
Humor, Intimacy, and a Mysterious Relationship
Laura Heinecke & Company combines contemporary dance with a humorous and intimate stage performance. The man-to-man relationship at the center of the production maintains its mystery while also opening a space for vulnerable, touching, and human moments. The audience's mood develops not through grand gestures but through precise body work, fine synchronization, and the tension between closeness and distance.
Choreographic Precision and Atmospheric Stage Design
The artistic direction is in the hands of Laura Heinecke. Dance and choreography are by Uwe Brauns and Anibal dos Santos, with set and costume design by Domitile Guinchard. Ralf Grüneberg is responsible for stage and light design, and the musical direction is by Nicolas Schulze. Thus, movement, space, light, and sound interweave into a concentrated overall composition.
A Concert Experience Without a Concert: Movement as a Multivoiced Sound
Although WG Neumann is not a classical concert, the production develops its own musical dramaturgy. Rhythm, breath, body sound, light changes, and choreographic orchestration create an intense live atmosphere. The result is a sensual dance experience that does not illustrate societal questions but makes them physically experienceable.
Audience Talk Afterwards
After the approximately 70-minute performance, fabrik Potsdam invites the audience to a discussion. This provides the audience the opportunity to share impressions and further think about the themes of the production together. The event thus connects stage performance, contemporary dance, and immediate exchange.
Conclusion: WG Neumann promises an intense evening of dance, theater, humor, and social observation. Those who want to experience contemporary choreography, strong body images, and unusual perspectives on identity live will find an impressive evening at fabrik Potsdam.
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