This March, Turku’s Barker Theatre presents the contemporary dance performance Unfolding by Antti Uimonen. Alongside Antti Uimonen’s Unfolding, Marjan Raar’s Animal – Work in Progress, a choreography for dancer Evgeny Kostyukov, will be presented. Both pieces explore movement as a response to transformation. Antti Uimonen’s participation is supported by the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux.
Dates & Time: 21.-22.3. at 19:00, 23.3. at 15:00.
Venue: Barker-teatteri, Turku
Tickets: €22 / €12 (students, pensioners) / €10 (arts professionals) / €8 (unemployed, Turku Arts Academy students)
Reservations: liput(at)barkerteatteri.fi
Accessibility: Turku’s vapaan taiteen näyttämö is located in the old Kivipaino building at Linnankatu 31, 4th floor, 20100 Turku. The venue can be accessed by an elevator or stairs. The facilities are fully accessible. Contact info (at) barkerteatteri.fi for more details.
Unfolding: A dance with change
In Unfolding, the Amsterdam-based Antti Uimonen investigates transformation through movement, questioning how we navigate change in relation to time, identity, and perception. Moving between past, present, and future, the piece invites audiences to consider what something or someone is, has been, and could become.
Blending contemporary dance, theatre, and elements of stand-up comedy, Uimonen brings a unique perspective shaped by his background in breakdancing, choreography, and future studies. The performance, which premiered at URB Festival 2024 in Helsinki, balances structured choreography with improvisation, allowing each iteration to unfold in unexpected ways.
Presented alongside Unfolding, Animal explores raw and instinctive forces that connect humans and animals. Choreographed by Marjan Raar and performed by Evgeny Kostyukov, the solo work delves into primal behaviour, survival instincts, and the blurred line between civilisation and the wild.
Choreography, Concept, and Performance: Antti Uimonen
Sound Design: Sebastian Kurtén
Costume Design: Andrea Van der Kuil
Dramaturge: Rodia Vomvolou
Mentor: Katie Duck
Technician: Ryan O’Shea
Photography: Sonja Hyytiäinen
Technical Support at Barker: Jukka Haataja
About the artist
Antti Uimonen is a Finnish choreographer, performer, and artistic researcher based in Amsterdam. A three-time Finnish breakdance champion, his work examines how societal expectations shape identity. His recent performances include Marina Abramović’s retrospective at Stedelijk Museum, as well as collaborations with Vloeistof, Martijn Telliga, and Theater Utrecht Innovation LAB. Uimonen’s performances integrate movement, humor, and theatrical elements, pushing the boundaries of contemporary choreography.