Ariel Doron (DE)

Did curiosity kill Schrödinger’s cat or was it the gaze of the observers? Welcome to Ariel Doron’s non-human lecture performance, which uses the magic of puppetry, a theatre stage and a variety of audio-visual illustrations to delve into the fascinating universe of quantum physics and discuss existential questions in a humorous and accessible way. Let’s take a closer look together at the famous ”Schrödinger’s Cat” thought experiment and let Mitzi herself have her say in a unique live event. Let’s immerse ourselves in the multifaceted relationship between humans and animals, reflect on our perception of space and time and ask the self-deprecating question of whether humans actually have the ability to see reality as it really is.

Ariel Doron, born in Israel, is a puppeteer, director and performer who currently lives in Berlin. His work often tackles complex social and political issues with playful ease and great humour. His productions have won numerous awards and are regularly invited to international festivals and theatres in Europe, Asia and the USA. He is a lecturer and speaker at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Stuttgart, the UQAM Université de Québec à Montréal and the Central School of Speech & Drama, London, among others. Ariel Doron has been a guest at the international figuren.theater.festival and the Erlangen Poet*innenfest on several occasions and is known to audiences from his internationally acclaimed play “Plastic Heroes” and the interactive object performances “Boxed” and “Do not open!”.