In ONDIER two performers enter into a waiting room. A liminal space that exists outside of temporal logic. An endless stream of sad loners passes through the room one by one. Each character being more broken than the previous. The waiting room is a pit stop where sad loners come to seek company, even just for a short moment. The work intertwines movement, text and sound; the result is a surreal spectacle oscillating between glamour and grudge.

Sofia and Sytze started working together in the autumn of 2023. The aim was to develop a common performative method that utilized both movement and text in a non-hierarchical order. Sofia and Sytze developed a score based improvisation practice that laid the foundation for their work. The scores were eventually refined and structured into a composition. The material developed during the research ultimately laid the foundation for what would become ONDIER/THE BUG.


Concept, text, performance: Sofia Norman & Sytze Bouma
Artistic guidance: Lara van Hoof
Sound design: Felix Draisma
Photos: Olivier Kriek
Technician: Storm Parser
Special thanks to: Espen Hjort, Felix Schellekens & Zephyr Brüggen
Duration: 40 min
Supported by: Heij Konijn Fonds, Het Cultuurfonds & Leve HetGeven

PERFORMANCES
2024 (NL) Sept, Amsterdam Fringe Festival, Amsterdam
2024 (NL) July, Frascati, Amsterdam
2024 (NL) June, Ins Blau, Leiden
2024 (NL) June, Zaal 3, Arnhem

Comments from the jury at Amsterdam Fringe festival about ONDIER:

“ONDIER is especially remarkable for its experimental nature, as it reflects the creative and evolving artistry of its young performers.”

“The performance ONDIER is a sincere and ambitious piece that explores the interplay of dance and theatre. The work showcases clear talent particularly in the well-synchronised performances of its two actors.”