TOXIC lives for attention. It’s obsessed with clout and influence. Its body is a commodity which exists unapologetically in order to create value.
TOXIC pleases and thrives. It shapes its essence according to the desolate demands of the society. It exploits its power without quilt or shame. It invades intrusively both the individuals and the environment.
TOXIC is a product of our brutal times. The viciously stunning piece plays its malicious games while maintaining its flawless image.
CONTENT WARNINGS: sexual abuse, body shaming, fat phobia, eating disorders, suicide
Concept and visuality Susanna Leinonen and Sari Nuttunen
Choreography & movement Susanna Leinonen and the dancers
Music Vincenzo Lamanga, Puce Mary, Nicholas Britell, Forest Swords, Mozart Jones, Hans Zimmer, Justin Timberlake, Béla Bartok, Max Richter & Jóhann Jóhannsson
Costumes, masks and wigs Sari Nuttunen
Seamstress Suvi-Tuulia Pajunen
Video Ville Seppänen
Dancers Emmi Hakala, Camilla Keihäs, Elina Lindfors, Aaron Saira and Tatiana Urteva
Thank you: Kasperi Laine, Antti Helminen, Arts Promotion Centre Finland, the City of Helsinki & Espoo Cultural Centre
Louhi Hall: Jarkko Lievonen, Markku Palmio, Ville Kujala, Miika Ärväs , Ville Halkonen, Jysky Kähkönen & Maija Hietala
World premiere October 30, 2020 at 7pm, Louhi hall, Espoo, Finland
Upcoming performances:
24.11.2020 TOXIC, Louhi hall, Espoo, Finland
25.11.2020 TOXIC, Louhi hall, Espoo, Finland
26.11.2020 TOXIC, Louhi hall, Espoo, Finland
27.11.2020 TOXIC, Louhi hall, Espoo, Finland
Duration 60 minutes
