Ophelia’s got talent, 2024

Starting with female physicality, Florentina Holzinger shifts between popular genres such as talent spotting or the ‘revue’ and canonised Art with a capital A.

For her latest big show Ophelia’s got talent the revolutionary of performing arts from Vienna found her inspiration among female literary characters associated with water: Leda, Melusine, Ondine, nymphs, Nereids, sirens and, of course, Ophelia. They (and Holzinger) tempt us into the deep to confront the audience with what they do not wish to see: a threatening climate disaster, wars, misogyny, objectivity …

In her ocean scenery, Holzinger reflects upon violence, reproduction and healing. A spectacular, physical study of the psychology of water in the 21st century by an intergenerational all-female cast of energetic daredevils.

“This extraordinary piece of performance art will solidify Holzinger’s reputation as one of the most original and challenging choreographers in town.” 
— Exberliner