with the support of the Flemish Government
The jury of Het Theaterfestival included no less than two performances by Jan Martens in its selection: both any attempt will end in crushed bodies and shattered bones and ELISABETH GETS HER WAY can be seen in Ghent in September as part of the festival. any attempt… will be performed on September 8 and 9 at NTGent Schouwburg; for ELISABETH GETS HER WAY, you have to be at Kunstencentrum VIERNULVIER (in De Vooruit) on September 10 or 11.
From the jury report:
– any attempt will end in crushed bodies and shattered bones: ‘With a strong hand, Martens leads the way without stripping away the expression of others. Any Attempt is a cleverly conceived performance that is never strict, hermetic, or cerebral. On the contrary, it is admirably warm and creates a generous connection between the audience and the community on stage. Exactly what we were longing for after all those months of no contact.’
– ELISABETH GETS HER WAY: ‘Martens’ choice for a direct translation between dance and music – with rhythm, emotion, and intensity as a shared factor – makes the performance extraordinarily open and accessible.[…] Elisabeth gets her way is an exceptional artistic essay, a tribute from one great artist to another.’
