Archeopteryx X

Archeopteryx: A cross between reptile and bird.
A composite of the Greek words archarios (prehistoric) og pteryx (feather)
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It is absurb to think that humans can fly. We’re just not built for it, as birds are – despite the ingenuity and daring people have used in their attempt to get the human being airborne. Simply put, people are much too heavy in relation to their muscle mass. Human beings must have a breastbone two meters long to support the muscles needed to get aloft.
– Flyteknik—Flyhistorie, Jernindustriens forlag 1986 (translated)

Concept Designer and Director: Sonne Daugaard Rønsholdt
Choreography and Performance: Lisbeth Sonne Andersen and Kasper Daugaard Poulsen
Composer: Niels Rønsholdt
Musicians: The Jutland Ensemble
Scenography: Line Frank
Light Design: Peer Mariboe
Directing and visuel inspiration: Thomas Hejlesen

Co-produced by Archauz, Dansescenen, and The Jutland Ensemble

The production is supported by: the Danish Arts Council Committee of Performing Arts, The City of Aarhus Cultural Development Fund, Danmarks Nationalbank Anniversary Fund of 1968, BG Foundation, Danish Composers Society Production Fund, KODA Cultural Contribution, Tuborgfondet and the Wilhelm Hansen Foundation.