The body grows and changes: it is the body of all of us.

As time goes by, our body becomes more and more present; a presence which becomes richer as it evolves, matures and transforms. Not only does it constantly acquire new skills but it is also met with new needs. It guards memories and secrets, it becomes an integral part of our world. Through life journey and its experiences, the body becomes more fragile but also more resilient, transforming into a diverse landscape that carries within it all the seasons and all the visible and invisible marks of the journey.

Yet, there comes a time when the body -our body- is perceived as withdrawn, hidden, placed beyond sight, receding. It is cast aside. It remains alone.

Why?

Our festival this year focuses on the active presence of the mature body in the performing arts and embraces works that either include older performers on stage or are related to the thematic of this year (mature age, the relationship between age and presence in general, and specifically the performing arts, etc.).