A group of performers moves through a dance studio. Due to motion and lighting effects, their bodies appear blurred and transparent, making it impossible to tell how many of them are actually in the room. They resemble ghosts. On the left, a purple FFP2 mask and a neon-orange earring can be seen. In the center, several wheelchair wheels and seated bodies are visible. On the right, silver snow boots are noticeable. White traces from shoes and wheelchairs glow in contrast against the black dance floor. In the background, there are mirrors, but they only reflect objects like beanbags—not people—which further enhances the ghostly effect.

Four performers are staggered in a row. Due to their movement, torsos, arms, and legs appear blurred, as if they are moving incredibly fast. Only a few body parts of each person are sharply visible. The lighting casts a blue shimmer over the room, making white or light-colored elements—such as one performer's T-shirt or socks—stand out prominently. The two performers on the left are seated in wheelchairs, which are marked with glowing white paint. Another performer is on their knees, and the fourth lies on their back with their legs stretched upward. Tire and handprints in the same paint are visible on the black dance floor. Large mirrors stand in the background.

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Criptonite

Bioluminescence

Things are rising from the earth. They are glowing. In the post-apocalypse, four disabled people connect and create a lush soundscape with using their essential tools. With the help of Memory, they invoke cast spells to honour their disabled ancestors and transform the world around them. Leave your assumptions about resilience at the door: No need to drink your own pee! With humour, pop music, and Patricia the blanket turtle, Criptonite reclaim survival.

Artistic Co-Direction and Performance Nina Mühlemann, Edwin Ramirez
Development & Performance Flor Adam Méchain, Roy Fischer
Dramaturgy Alexandrina Hemsley
Dramaturgy, Audio Description Noah Mundinger
Collaboration on Audio Description and Performance Brianna Deproose
Choreography Alessandro Schiattarella
Production Management Laeticia Blättler (Moin Moin Productions)
Production Assistance Pauline Della Bianca (artFAQ Rundlauf)
Scenography Theres Indermaur
Costumes Nicole Frei
Costume Assistance Denisa Svachova
Sound Design Susanne Affolter
Lighting Design Tina Bleuler, Patrik Rimann
Technical Management, Lighting Technician Patrik Rimann
Deaf Interpreter Monika Goldefusová
Sign Language Interpreter Tamara Bangerter (signsign)
Consulting for Relaxed Performance Noa Winter
Consulting for Sound Effects Marquis’ McGee
Dramaturgical Support Tanzhaus Zürich Lisa Letnansky
Photos Mayar El Bakry

Coproduktion Tanzhaus Zürich

Supported by Stadt Zürich Kultur, Kanton Zürich, Migros-Kulturprozent disframe, Max Bircher Stiftung, Stanley Thomas Johnson Stiftung, Stiftung Denk an Mic, Albert Huber-Stiftung

Criptonite

Criptonite is a crip-queer performance project founded in 2020 by Nina Mühlemann and Edwin Ramirez. In their projects they center the work of disabled artists, provide opportunities for disabled people who want to get into the arts and use access as an aesthetic. Their shows tell stories about slow animals, talk about Switzerland’s history with eugenics and use pleasure as a form of resistance. Their most recent piece, Creature Comforts, was shown at Tanzhaus Zürich in October 2023. Criptonite receives four-year funding from the City of Zurich from 2024-2028..

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Criptonite

Bioluminescence

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