“In “Metamorphose” the audience is captivated by the energy of the two performers, and their deep need to tell their personal stories is palpable in the air. The large eyes on the backdrop of the stage mirror our own – watching their action, but also watching the reaction of the audience itself. How are we supposed to act after having experienced these poignant and yet often humorous testimonies? The whole piece seems to question how these women are seen by the world. For me, this a rare artistic position not only due to the visibility of two female Muslim performers from a far-away country, but simply because of their authenticity and talent.”
— Guillaume Guilherme, Public outreach / Tanzhaus Zürich
“Dans “Métamorphose”, le public est captivé par l’énergie des deux performeuses et leur motivation profonde de raconter leurs histoires personnelles. Les grands yeux placés en fond de scène les regardent agir comme nous, mais ils nous observent aussi: quelle sera notre réaction face à ces deux témoignages aussi poignants qu’humoristiques? La pièce questionne comment sont perçues ces femmes de par le monde. Pour moi c’est une position artistique rare, non seulement par la visibilité de deux performeuses musulmanes d’un lointain pays, mais simplement par leur authenticité et leur talent.”
“In my eyes, this piece has everything a good piece needs to have. It’s political, it’s dynamic, it’s personal, it’s touching yet not mawkish, it’s direct, it’s urgent. I liked the dynamic in the piece; how they let the public breath after the intense scenes, and on the other hand how the show increases its energy after calm, intimate moments, for example by getting complexer and adressing more senses again. So obviously that means I also really liked the dramaturgy of the piece! I liked the humour in the piece. And I’m not just talking about the men, also those little comments you drop. I liked how you created so many pictures with so little material. You really ruled the multifunctionality of that rag! I liked to hear you talking in your maternal language, for me this is another access, another possibility to get a feeling for your country/culture, for how it sounds when people interact with each other.... again: It’s reeeeeeally a GREAT work you’ve done here, I’m still moved and wish you all the best with it! I hope you can go to a lot of international festivals etc., you really deserve it!”
— Christine Florence
“I was deeply impressed by the simplicity and simultaneously the strength of their bodies and voices and how present they’ve been without pushing. Also I was touched by their stories and the way it was told and made them comprehensible for me. I really felt connected to them and their courage to go your own way and this inspired me. And I really liked the lines of Zarina at the end! They were so beautiful and simple in a way. And how Makhina moves is so present and clear and I just cannot stop watching! ”
— Mahalia
“Ich höre Zarina wahnsinnig gerne Singen und Makhina ist eine wunderbare Tänzerin. Zusammen bringen sie ihre Geschichte auf den Punkt. Es ist von außen so sichtbar, was abzulegen und was erhaltenswert ist an einer fremden Kultur. Das hilft mir auch bei der eigenen Kultur. Vielen Dank euch für den eindrücklichen Abend.”
— Franzisca und Werner Löpfe
“Ich bin hin und weg! Grossartig! Durchgehend spannend, kein Augenblick langweilig. Ihre Geschichten erzählen sie so ruhig und zurückhaltend, dass man zuhört und jedem Wort folgt. Makhina spricht zwar leise, aber so deutlich und eindringlich, dass man jedes einzelne Wort versteht. ... und dann die Choreo und die Tänze, hinreissend. Danke für den Abend. ”
