In A New Dawn, breakdancer Redouan Ait Chitt and percussionist Dominique Vleeshouwers continue a collaboration that began in 2020. With a mix of percussion, choreography, spoken word and live video, the performers seek the balance between strength and vulnerability.
Mike Evers of Theatermachine has designed a matrix of zoomable LED par lights, architectural top lights, low floor lights and incorporated video screens as large softlights. The matrix of LED par lights was used to enhance dynamics of space and music, the low floor lights enhancing the dance pieces. Small softlights between instruments and scenery complement the light set, allowing a maximum of lighting looks to be created with modest resources.
Review on (Dutch) Theaterkrant website: Fritz de Jong, Feb. 9, 2025.
Creative Team
Percussion and Composition: Dominique Vleeshouwers
Dance and Choreography: Redouan Ait Chitt
Direction: Peter Leung
Texts: Guus van der Steen
Sound: Ruben Kieftenbelt
Lighting design: Mike Evers – Theatermachine
Production Manager: Lian van Erp
Producer: Dorien van den Hurk
Photography: Claudia Hansen
