The Rite of Spring / Roger Bernat
Saturday, 20 June, 2026 @ 19h & 21h -Les Subs / Hangar
Performance
In 1975, Pina Bausch created a version of Le Sacre du Printemps for the Tanztheater Wuppertal, which became emblematic of 20th-century dance theater. Retaining Stravinsky's original score, already famous for the scandal surrounding its premiere in 1913 with Nijinsky, her version was dominated by the earth covering the ground, the violent nature of relationships, and death.
In 2010, Roger Bernat proposed a radical reinterpretation without professional ballet dancers. Stravinsky's music remains, but takes on a political meaning: it questions who leads, who obeys, and how decisions are made in a group. The work confronts each individual with their responsibility within collective systems.
45 min
Les Subs / Hangar
Roger Bernat is a Spanish artist and director known for his work in the fields of theater, performance, and interactive media. He often combines elements of theater, dance, and technology in his work, exploring new ways to engage audiences and challenge traditional theater formats.
Bernat’s work frequently incorporates audience participation and aims to break down the boundaries between performers and spectators. He is also known for experimenting with social dynamics and how they can be reflected in the art experience. His innovative approach has made him a prominent figure in contemporary performance art.
Roger Bernat
Cast & Credits
Music: Igor Stravinsky. Author: Roger Bernat based on the choreography by Pina Bausch, with the collaboration of Txalo Toloza, María Villalonga, Ray Garduño, José-Manuel López Velarde, Tomás Alzogaray, Brenda Vargas, Diana Cardona, Annel Estrada, and Viani Salinas. Technical direction: Txalo Toloza. Sound design: Rodrigo Espinosa. Image design: Marie-Klara González. Coordination: Helena Febrés. Executive production Mexico: Alicia Laguna. Production assistants Mexico: Antígona González and Mariana Toledo. Driver: Don Moisés.
Support Credits
A co-production by Teatre Lliure and Elèctrica Produccions (Barcelona), Festival Instal·laccions/ Ajuntament Cambrils and Festival Transversales (Mexico) with the support of the European Union Fund program in Mexico.