Esther 2018-05-25T12:10:54+00:00

ESTHER

The piece draws on the book of Esther. The book tells the story of how the Jewish-born Esther might have lived as a member of the people oppressed by the Persians, and later concealing her origins, as a queen chosen by the great Persian ruler Ahasuerus. The story stands as an allegory to explain the origin of Purim, one of the most joyful celebrations of Judaism, a 2500-year old tradition symbolizing the unpredictability of fate as being synonymous with joy and liberation. In the piece Esther, Haman, Ahasuerus and Mordecai are merely symbols of humility, love, the possession of power, vengefulness, selflessness and truth. Esther’s life is a psychological struggle in the strange duality of captivity and freedom, a balancing of faith and love.

Choreography: ZOLTÁN FODOR

Assistant choreographer: KITTY BALKÁNYI
Music: ATTILA GERGELY
Lighting design: FERENC STADLER
Set and costume design: ÁRPÁD IVÁNYI

Performed by: INVERSEDANCE | Zoltan Fodor Company

World premiere: March 20, 2012

Supported by the Ministry of National Resources and the Performing and Creative Arts Foundation. A joint production of INVERSEDANCE | Zoltan Fodor Company and the National Dance Theatre.