{"id":15187,"date":"2011-10-10T04:00:50","date_gmt":"2011-10-10T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=15187"},"modified":"2011-10-14T04:21:34","modified_gmt":"2011-10-14T11:21:34","slug":"yavneh-batzir-hadash-festival-october-16-18-2011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.midnighteast.com\/mag\/?p=15187","title":{"rendered":"Yavneh – Batzir Hadash Festival October 16 – 18, 2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gather your friends and head out to Yavneh! Batzir Hadash<\/strong> \u2013 an international multidisciplinary contemporary arts festival, will take place in Yavneh for the first time this year from October 16 \u2013 18, 2011. Batzir means grape harvest in Hebrew, and the festival is an intoxicating and abundant offering of artistic works, in theatre, street theatre, dance, music and more \u2013 all either free or at the very inviting admission of 20 \u2013 30 NIS. Great bands, the best of fringe & street theatre \u2013 Yavneh Rocks!<\/p>\n

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Invasion - Ljud Group\/Photo: Elizur Reuveni<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Full festival program:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Opening night events will take place in the Sanhedrin Garden at 20:00 on October 16th and will be free and open to the public. The evening program will include: Mime Daniel<\/strong> \u2013 Daniel Zafrani, a mime trained in Paris who has performed internationally, will present a collage of his work; The Ljud Group<\/a> from Slovenia will perform The Invasion<\/strong> \u2013 Midnight East has enjoyed encounters of the strange and amusing kind with these alien visitors who turn pink upon entering the earth\u2019s atmosphere; Adam Read of Australia will present The Garden Project<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a clown, visual and object interactive performance that asks \u2018What is Paradise?\u2019 performed with Spiros Paterakis and Barbara Pradzynska; Zitzland in the Street<\/strong> \u2013 street theatre performance by Moshe Malca, Tidhar Cohen and Eran Feller; Stones<\/strong> \u2013 the Orto-Da Theatre’s<\/a> poetic performance inspired by Natan Rappaport\u2019s sculpture Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Monument, created and directed by Yinon Zafrir, co-director and choreographer: Daniel Zafrani, and performed by: Motti Sabag, Mikey Marks, Avi Gibson-Barel, Hezi Cohen, Noga Dangeli and Yinon Zafrir; The Moshav Band<\/a> \u2013 an Israeli rock band fusing rock with Irish, Jewish, and Reggae influences. And that is just the opening night!<\/p>\n

Monday, October 17, 2011<\/p>\n

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Noam Inbar in Af Al P Tehom\/Photo: Aviv Habaron<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Af al P Tehom<\/strong> \u2013 is the story of Nagdiel Epstein, a forty year old clown tried on 6 different counts. Will he succeed in proving his innocence, or is he fated to hang? Written and performed by Noam Inbar; directed by Gavriel Grundland Cohen; Lighting: Renana Lotem Ofir; Poster: Uri Visler; Costumes: Naama Grundland Cohen. Duration: 1 hour; 20 NIS; 19:00 Germanov Community Center, 1 Giborei Hahayil Street, Yavneh. (also on the 18th)<\/p>\n

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Yuval Stunis, Roni Hadar and Ori Urian in Gush Lekha\/Photo: Ran Biran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gush Lekha<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a one act hilarious musical parody, Lorca gone wild in this crazy comedy with three actors performing a melodramatic cast of characters with fun and flair. Written by Roni Hadar and Ori Urian; directed by Rotem Keinan; Music: Ziv Kessel; Set design: Niv Manor; Costumes: Merav Netanel; Performers: Ori Urian, Yuval Stunis and Roni Hadar;Classical guitar: Yair Ferber. Duration: 50 min; 20 NIS; 21:00, Germanov Community Center, (also on the 18th).<\/p>\n

Hamarkid<\/strong> \u2013 The Dance Instructor \u2013 the award winning comedy of a dance instructor painfully hoping for his great breakthrough. Written, performed and directed by Yoav Bartel; directed and choreographed by Avigail Rubin; Lighting design: Nadav Barnea; Music consultant: Yehezkel Raz. Duration: one hour; 20 NIS; 20:15 & 22:15 Germanov Community Center, (also on the 18th).<\/p>\n

Songs in Ashdodit<\/strong> \u2013 Shimon Mimran musical theatre performance with original music by Yonatan Canaan<\/a> with Adam Meder playing on an array of instruments. The poetry of Sami Shalom Shetrit from his book Songs in Ashdodit. The experience of Moroccan Jews in Israel from the unique perspective of the poet. Duration: 70 minutes; 30 NIS; 19:00; Yavneh Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

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25 by Maor Zagori\/Photo: Gil Shmerlin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

25<\/strong> \u2013 A coming of age drama that takes place in a small forgotten town in the South, with the lives and loves of three friends at its core. Written by Maor Zagori; directed by Maor Zagori and Miri Lazar; Choreography and music editing: Miri Lazar; Costume and set design: Shai Tur; Lighting design: Shahar Verchzon; Performers\/creators: Noga Shahar; Lior Hasson and Daniel Sabag. Duration: 65 min; 30 NIS; 22:00; Yavneh Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n

Between Two Worlds<\/strong> \u2013 a selection of dance-theatre performances:
\nLa Familia<\/strong> by Yoram Karmi is a lively, humorous peek into the living room antics of one perhaps not-so-ordinary family. Choreography: Yoram Karmi; Music: Amir Kosturitza, gypsy music; Costumes: Maor Zabar; Dancers: Tal Benari, Ligal Melamed, Joel Bray, Oded Ronen and Gil Naveh.
\nTide<\/strong> by Ronit Ziv relates to the work of Ibsen and Bergman, a work replete with associations that takes place onstage and on the shore in three acts. Performed by Hagar Enosh and Ronit Ziv, Costumes: Keren Zarka of ANNA K.; Music: Ran Bagno.
\nLa Divina<\/strong> by Shlomit Fundaminsky \u2013 a solo inspired by the life and career of opera diva Maria Callas, translating her unique voice to a language of movement. Choreography and performance: Shlomit Fundaminsky; Music: Maria Callas from a variety of operas; Soundtrack design: Eyal Weintraub; Artistic consultant: Itzik Giuli
\nGlory Monster<\/strong> by Michal Herman \u2013 a dance theatre performance about dreams of fame and success, the monstrous desire for glory and the price it extracts. Performers: Oryan Michaeli, Mor Nordimon, Michal Cenkel, Stav Marin; Music: Verdi, Moloko, Vivaldi and Saint Saens; Set and Costume design: Yaarit Eliyahu; Sound: Keren Or Bitton. Duration: 85 min; 20 NIS; 20:30 Naot Shazar Community Center, 19 Hanesi\u2019im Street, Yavneh<\/p>\n

Literary encounters between writers \u2013 Nurit Zarchi meets Galit Dahan-Carlebach; Yoram Kaniuk meets Gon Ben Ari. Moderated by Sahara Blau. Duration: 1hr 15min; 20 NIS; 20:00; Plaza of the Yavneh Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

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Merav Gruber in Miss Sigalit's Way\/Photo: Rotem Lahav<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Miss Sigalit\u2019s Way<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 Itzik Giuli\u2019s adaptation of Brazilian playwright Roberto Athayde\u2019s play is one of the most entertaining and provocative plays Midnight East has seen in the past year. The unique staging of this one person performance \u2013 Merav Gruber is the teacher, Miss Sigalit, and the audience is her class of 8th graders \u2013 sets the scene for a lively examination of power relationships. Translation: Itzik Giuli and Sigalit Fuchs; directed by Itzik Giuli; Performer: Merav Gruber; Set and Costume design: Aya Zeiger; Video: Lior Sadeh. Duration: 1hr 20min; 20 NIS; 22:00; Plaza of the Yavneh Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n

All music performances in Sanhedrin Park are free:<\/strong>
\n20:00 Hashovavim<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 comedy rock.Assaf Orlev \u2013 vocals, acoustic guitar, Almog Ben Harush \u2013 drums, Hili Boymel \u2013 electric guitar, Merav Ovadia \u2013 bass guitar and vocals, Yoav Levi \u2013 trumpet, Shlomi Kazas \u2013 saxophone, Noah Hershkovitz \u2013 trombone. http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/hashovavim
\n20:40 Monti Fiori<\/strong><\/a> – Itamar Fintzi – Vocals, Melodica; Assa Raviv \u2013 electric guitar; Or Edry – bass guitar; Irra Raviv \u2013 Drums. http:\/\/www.montifiori.net\/
\n21:45 Umlala<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 STANDGOSHOWSHOUT comes to Yavneh \u2013 they’ve just released their debut album & you just have to hear this band! Josef Laimon \u2013 vocals; Orel Tamuz \u2013 guitar; Yuval Goren \u2013 bass; Omri Blau \u2013 drums; Nir Yatzkan \u2013 keyboard.<\/p>\n

Tuesday, October 18, 2011<\/strong>
\n19:00 Af al P Tehom<\/strong>, Germanov Community Center
\n20:15 & 22:15 Hamarkid<\/strong> \u2013 The Dance Instructor, Germanov Community Center
\n21:00 Gush Lekha<\/strong>, Germanov Community Center
\n19:00 The Resident Chaimovitz<\/strong> \u2013 created by graduates of the Nissan Nattiv Acting School, the play tells the story of a young poet who tries to make a fresh start when moving into a new apartment. Written by Ariel Bronz; directed by Marina Baltov and Nataly Shilman; Set and costume design: Shira Weiss, Barak Aviam and Ish Shalom; Music: Tami Barak; Lighting: Effi Ogad. Duration: 1 hr; 30 NIS; Yavneh Performing Arts Center<\/p>\n

22:30 Derech Hagav<\/strong> \u2013 Tziporela Ensemble<\/a>\u2019s musical revue based on the poems of Uzi Ben Canaan, is witty, funny, entertaining and full of subversive insight to the human animal. Physical theatre meets cabaret with a wink and a smile, and even a tender moment or two. Creators and performers: Efrat Aviv, Dana Ivgy, Lotus Etrog, Dudu Golan, Naama Amit, Omri Doron, Ben Perry, Tomer Nahir Petluk, Gal Friedman, Rotem Keinan and Tamara Klayngon; Original music: Assaf Korman; Costumes: Inbal Lieblich and Efrat Aviv; Lighting: Martin Adin. Duration: 1hr; 30 NIS; Yavneh Performing Arts Center.<\/p>\n

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Babel by Amir Kolben\/Photo: Kfir Bolotin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

20:30 Babel<\/strong> \u2013 a new dance work by Amir Kolben takes its inspiration from the Biblical story of the tower of Babel, and the loss of communication between people. Choreography: Amir Kolben; Video art: Yaniv Yur and Yotam Zana; Costumes: Shira Weiss and Barak Aviam Ish-Shalom; Lighting: Shay Yehudai; Soundtrack and Lighting design: Amir Kolben; Original music: Shani Broner; Narration: Yossi Shohat. Duration: 70 min; 20 NIS; Naot Shazar Community Center, 19 Hanesi\u2019im Street<\/p>\n

20:00 Literary Encounters<\/strong>: Nurit Zarchi meets Galit Dahan-Carlebach, Yoram Kaniuk meets Gon Ben Ari; 20 NIS; Yavneh Performing Arts Center Plaza<\/p>\n

All music performances at Sanhedrin Park are FREE<\/strong>:
\n20:00 Shalom Tshuva<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 psychedelic & folk performer whose influences range from Leonard Cohen to Jeff Buckley and Nick Drake.<\/p>\n

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Acollective\/Photo: Raanan Cohen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

21:00 Acollective<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 this 7 man eclectic band of amazing musicians will make you want to join a collective \u2013 their collective of loyal followers! They\u2019ve been touring with their debut album Onwards<\/a>, produced by Chris Shaw. Idan Rabinovici \u2013 soloist and keyboards, Roy Rieck \u2013 soloist and harmonica, Daniel Shoham \u2013 guitar and vocals, Joseph E-Shine \u2013 guitar and vocals, Roy Rabinovici- vocals and saxophone, Emanuel Slonim – bass, Nadav Luzia \u2013 drums.<\/p>\n

22:00 Shmemel<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 just released their first album Helium for the Masses, they perform a theatrical-cabaret-circus mix of soul, funk, Balkan, blues, groove, rock and chanson\u2026and they\u2019re funny! \u2013 can\u2019t wait to see this!\u00a0 Dror Waidman \u2013 vocals and saxophone, Yaniv Raveh \u2013 guitar and vocals, Shem Hamami \u2013 guitar and vocals; Eyal Raveh \u2013 guitar and bass; Ran Genez \u2013 drums; Michael Schwartz \u2013 keyboards; Liad Cohen \u2013 trumpet and vocals; Ori Tabachnik \u2013 baritone saxophone, percussion, vocals; Gal Dahan \u2013 saxophone; Yonatan Rubin \u2013 saxophone; Maayan Milo \u2013 trombone and vocals.<\/p>\n

Street Theatre Performances<\/strong> \u2013 October 17th & 18th in the Yavneh Performing Arts Center Plaza are all FREE<\/strong> and open to the public. Featuring: The Garden Project<\/strong> at 19:20 & 22:30; Mime Daniel<\/strong> at 19:50 & 22:10; Juicy Lucy<\/strong> (Inael Guri) 19th century circus artist and her loyal assistant (Jeremy Rabon) at 18:30 & 20:45; Via Dolorosa<\/strong> \u2013 four apes, a man, a woman, an apple and the voice of God at 20:10 and 21:30; The Smedrik<\/strong> \u2013 juggling, acrobatics, accordion & clarinet directed by Edgar Grul and performed by Paula Reizfus and Edgar Grul at 18:00, 19:30 and 22:30; The Armchair<\/strong> \u2013 a living sculpture designed by Emilia Cohen, created and performed by Emilia and Yuval Cohen at 18:30, 20:15 and 21:45; Zitzland in the Street<\/strong> at 18:45, 20:30 and 22:00; Ljud Group in The Invasion<\/strong> at 18:30, 20:30.<\/p>\n

What an amazing program! Go Yavneh!
\nFor additional information: 08-9320000, www.yavnecity.co.il<\/p>\n

The Yavneh municipality initiated Batzir Hadash to showcase original work by emerging artists , Midnight East hopes that this new festival will become a tradition. Nahum Langsem is the festival director, and the artistic directors are: Avi Gibson-Barel and Yinon Zafrir of the Orto-Da Theatre Group, with Ifat Dandani-Zafrir as artistic consultant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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