Synopsis
In the wake of The Rite of Spring (1997) and Orpheus and Eurydice (2005), Kontakthof is Pina Bausch’s third piece to enter the repertoire of the Paris Opera Ballet. In it we find all the elements that characterise this German choreographer: love, angst, violence, desire, sadness and also considerable humour. In a set by Rolf Borzik – a large ballroom with grey walls – men in dark suits and women in satin dresses and stilettos meet, cross paths, confront and size each other up. The dance is interrupted by micro‑sequences: pauses over memories, snatches of life... This major work in Pina Bausch's danced theatre, created in Wuppertal in 1978 for twenty or so dancers, requires a strength of expressiveness that reveals the personalities of each performer.
Duration : 2h55 with 1 interval
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Opening
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First part 100 min
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Intermission 20 min
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Second part 55 min
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End
Artists
Registered music
Les Étoiles, les Premières Danseuses, les Premiers Danseurs et le Corps de Ballet de l’Opéra
Creative team
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Pina Bausch Choreography -
Rolf Borzik Set design and Costume design -
Jo Verlei Lighting design
Cast
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Eve Grinsztajn Women -
Letizia Galloni Women -
Clémence Gross Women -
Caroline Osmont Women -
Ida Viikinkoski Women -
Victoire Anquetil Women -
Juliette Hilaire Women -
Laurène Levy Women -
Charlotte Ranson Women -
Nine Seropian Women -
Adèle Belem Women -
Camille de Bellefon Women -
Lucie Devignes Women -
Awa Joannais Women -
Amélie Joannidès Women -
Héloïse Jocqueviel Women -
Sofia Rosolini Women -
Germain Louvet Men -
Alexandre Gasse Men -
Axel Ibot Men -
Florimond Lorieux Men -
Fabien Revillion Men -
Daniel Stokes Men -
Matthieu Botto Men -
Julien Cozette Men -
Léo de Busserolles Men -
Yvon Demol Men -
Maxime Thomas Men -
Nathan Bisson Men -
Alexandre Boccara Men -
Samuel Bray Men -
Julien Guillemard Men -
Loup Marcault-Derouard Men -
Antonin Monié Men
Media
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Pina Bausch through the eyes of Jo Ann Endicott
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Kontakthof, between tenderness and cruelty
Watch the video
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - The Paris Opera Corps de Ballet © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Charlotte Ranson and Germain Louvet © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Héloïse Jocqueviel, Loup Marcault-Derouard and Letizia Galloni © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - The Paris Opera Corps de Ballet © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Charlotte Ranson © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Héloïse Jocqueviel and Charlotte Ranson © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Ève Grinsztajn © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - The Paris Opera Corps de Ballet © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Letizia Galloni and Germain Louvet © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Matthieu Botto, Maxime Thomas, Héloïse Jocqueviel and Charlotte Ranson © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Antonin Monié © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Charlotte Ranson © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Charlotte Ranson and Matthieu Botto © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Charlotte Ranson and Héloïse Jocqueviel © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - Lucie Devignes, Axel Ibot, Caroline Osmont and Ève Grinsztajn © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - The Paris Opera Corps de Ballet © Julien Benhamou / OnP
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Kontakthof, a piece by Pina Bausch (season 22/23) - The Paris Opera Corps de Ballet © Julien Benhamou / OnP
Access and services
Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris
Public transport
Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)
Bus 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95, N15, N16
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Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
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Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
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Restaurant
CoCo is open every day from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. More information on coco-paris.com or at +33 1 42 68 86 80 (reservations).
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Boutiques
A selection of works and items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and the Palais Garnier Shop.
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Last-minute tickets
€10 for seats with a limited view of the stage and special reduced rates are available.
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Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Edouard VII. It is located at Rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris (in front of 23 Rue de Caumartin).
At the Palais Garnier, buy €10 tickets for seats in the 6th category (very limited visibility, two tickets maximum per person) on the day of the performance at the Box offices.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Palais Garnier
- Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until performances end
- Get in from Place de l’Opéra or from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 53 43 03 97
Online
Palais Garnier
Place de l'Opéra
75009 Paris
Public transport
Underground Opéra (lignes 3, 7 et 8), Chaussée d’Antin (lignes 7 et 9), Madeleine (lignes 8 et 14), Auber (RER A)
Bus 20, 21, 27, 29, 32, 45, 52, 66, 68, 95, N15, N16
Calculate my route-
Cloakrooms
Free cloakrooms are at your disposal. The comprehensive list of prohibited items is available here.
-
Bars
Reservation of drinks and light refreshments for the intervals is possible online up to 24 hours prior to your visit, or at the bars before each performance.
-
Restaurant
CoCo is open every day from 12:00 pm to 2:00 am. More information on coco-paris.com or at +33 1 42 68 86 80 (reservations).
-
Boutiques
A selection of works and items are available on our various boutiques: Online store and the Palais Garnier Shop.
-
Last-minute tickets
€10 for seats with a limited view of the stage and special reduced rates are available.
-
Parking
You can park your car at the Q-Park Edouard VII. It is located at Rue Bruno Coquatrix 75009 Paris (in front of 23 Rue de Caumartin).
At the Palais Garnier, buy €10 tickets for seats in the 6th category (very limited visibility, two tickets maximum per person) on the day of the performance at the Box offices.
In both our venues, discounted tickets are sold at the box offices from 30 minutes before the show:
- €25 tickets for under-28s, unemployed people (with documentary proof less than 3 months old) and senior citizens over 65 with non-taxable income (proof of tax exemption for the current year required)
- €40 tickets for senior citizens over 65
Get samples of the operas and ballets at the Paris Opera gift shops: programmes, books, recordings, and also stationery, jewellery, shirts, homeware and honey from Paris Opera.
Palais Garnier
- Every day from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and until performances end
- Get in from Place de l’Opéra or from within the theatre’s public areas
- For more information: +33 1 53 43 03 97
Online
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