George Dhauw

Premiere 28 september 2024

In this production of Antigone, I explored the inner worlds of the characters through layered soundscapes, blending modern electronic elements with deep emotional resonance. The Radiohead song “Everything in Its Right Place” served as a thematic backbone throughout the sound design. The repetitive, haunting tones of the song echoed the characters’ emotional turmoil and desire for control. I built techno-inspired soundscapes that evolve and intensify, reflecting the rising tension in the story. At one moment, one of the actors performes a raw, stripped-down version of the song, singing over a minimal soundscape.

For Antigone’s dance scene, I introduced an overproduced electronic version of “Unholy” by Sam Smith and “You Should See Me in a Crown” by Billie Eilish. The distorted, overblown energy of these tracks mirrored the extreme emotions and defiance within Antigone, creating a powerful contrast between her internal rebellion and the external forces that seek to control her. This fusion of overproduced electronic music and layered soundscapes brings a modern, visceral edge to the tragedy.

Director Nina Spijkers
Translation Bo Tarenskeen
Dramaturgy Remco van Rijn
Scenography Dennis Vanderbroeck
Music and Sound design George Dhauw
costume design Esmee Thomassen
Lightdesign Tim van t Hof

With Yela de Koning, Mark Rietman, Emma Buysse, Sander Plukaard, Betty Schuurman, Ṣayọ Cadmus, Mike Zanting