Photo: Karol Jarek

Whereas noise in Western society alludes to something negative, the new work of up-and-coming choreographer Chara Kotsali explores the beneficial power of noise in the way to generate joy, solidarity, and a sense of community. Two bodies on stage, a potential extension of an endless human chain, engage in an unproductive dance, in a counter-concert dedicated to the pleasure of disintegration.

In this project I acted as costume consultant, working from a distance and bouncing ideas across Europe. 
Together with Chara I built characters and moods, and provided with valuable feedback and professional insights. 

Borborygmi premiered at the Athens Epidaurus Festival on July 19 2024.

Chara Kotsali is a choreographer and performer based in Athens, Greece. Her work has bee presented in venues in Greece and abroad, while the solo to be possessed was selected as one of Aerowaves’ Twenty24 works. She is the supported choreographer of the Onassi Cultural Center for 2023-2024 as part of the Grand Luxe Network. In 2023 she received the Greek Critics Association award for best theatre choreography.

︎ Chara Kotsali’s website

Concept, Choreography, Text, Video editing,  Scenic Design: Chara Kotsali
Performance, Material Design: Christina Skoutela, Chara Kotsali
Assistant to the Choreographer: Vassia Zorbali
Dramaturgy Advisor: Konstantina Georgelou
Music, Sound Design: Yannis Kotsonis
Lighting Design: Eliza Alexandropoulou
Sound Advisor: Brian Coon
Artistic Consultant: Periklis Pravitas
Costumes: Erik Annerborn, Chara Kotsali
Executive Production: Delta Pi
Artistic & Scientific Collaborators: Giorgos Samantas, Dimitris Bourzoukos

Commissioned by the Athens Epidaurus Festival.