STUDIO 66 - Neuköllner Oper

To kick off the new season, Neuköllner Oper invites six solo artists and collectives who will appear in various productions during the 2025/26 season to present 11-minute miniature performances. These pieces offer insight into their artistic approaches – and a preview of what’s to come in the upcoming season. And not alone, but together: For one week, the artists spend time together at the Neuköllner Oper, developing their performances, supporting one another, engaging in spontaneous collaborations, and forming artistic links across disciplines and styles. The model for these etude-like creations is the Short Form Epics by the Centre for the Less Good Idea in Johannesburg. Founded by Bronwyn Lace and William Kentridge, the Centre has been exploring and experimenting with new artistic formats and practices alongside local artists since 2015.

CONCEPT AND ARTISTIC SUPERVISION Bronwyn Lace (The Centre for the Less Good Idea, Johannesburg) ASSISTANT DIRECTOR/PRODUCTION MANAGER Elena Gorlatova