Kate McIntosh

Volcano Time

Performance

A performer wearing an orange safety vest crawls out from under a huge silver blanket on the left, while a second person operates the fog machine. — © Anton Vichrov

Halle G / Tanzquartier Wien

“Volcano Time” is Kate McIntosh’s brand-new stage work about the fascinating phenomenon of collective emotions. How do they erupt and spill over? With a healthy dose of theater magic to stimulate the nervous system, the New Zealand artist orchestrates a dazzling piece about the feeling of togetherness.

“Volcano Time” experiments with theatrical glitter and mystery, blending smoky entertainment with amateur biology to probe what makes human nervous systems tune together, how affects crystallize, and how folks get tangled or soothed in their mood.

McIntosh always treats performance as a public gathering, with a sharp focus on the live connection between people. After many years of making immersive performances, “Volcano Time” returns her work to the frontal stage – while inviting spectators to experiment with their senses, tune to the subtle energy of the crowd, and question how collective emotion might fire resilience.