OUTLIERS

arisandmartha

OUTLIERS

OPBO Studio

3, 4, 5, 6 June 2026 | 21.00

A title that sets itself apart
A work caught in dilemma
One who becomes another. Another-One
One who becomes a monster. Another-One
Two playing the game
Two trading roles
A rehearsal about power dynamics
A rehearsal of accepting dominance
A monster born each time someone allows
An endless repetition

“Nothing is sacred, everything can be said.” – Raoul Vaneigem

Outliers marks the first step of a broader exploration into the dynamics of power that arise within the structure of domination and submission, and the fluid boundaries between what is permitted and what is forbidden. The piece conjures stage-monsters to set in motion encounters where performers and audience alike are invited to reconsider their perception of the Other, their relationship to otherness, and to take a position between what is acceptable and unacceptable, desired and undesired.

CREDITS

Concept: Aris Papadopoulos, Martha Pasakopoulou (arisandmartha)

Artistic Collaborator: Anastasios Koukoutas

Material development & performance: Aris Papadopoulos, Martha Pasakopoulou

Sound editing & composition: Nikos Tsolis

Costume & objects: arisandmartha

Lighting Design: Nysos Vasilopoulos

Photos: Aretha Vassiliou-Tiniakou MIR25

Communication: Evagelia Skrompola

Production: arisandmartha 2025

Co-production: MIR Festival 2025 

The production of OUTLIERS was financially supported by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.

The work premiered within the frame of MIR Festival 2025.

arisandmartha is the vehicle of the artistic collaboration of dancers, performers and choreographers Aris Papadopoulos and Martha Pasakopoulou. Since 2016 they have presented amongst other works SKINFLICK (2024), they returned regularly, each time for more (2023), and ALL THAT MATTER (2021–22), and were distinguished as Aerowaves Artists for touching.just (2018). Their work has been supported by the Greek Ministry of Culture, FLUX Laboratory, Onassis AiR and MIRfestival, with latest productions touring in festivals and on stages across Europe.

http://www.arisandmartha.org/