Marathon Press

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Magazine

“A brilliant show, that touches the core of our existence” (Habama, Israel)
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1990 – Title
Magazine

“Very actual. definitely unique theater” (Achbar Hair He’d Hakraiot Haifa Israel)

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“The show is thought-provoking and impressive” (Lynn Slotkin, Broadcast text reviews Toronto, Canada) Read More

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“This is not only played great, it is also danced excellent and moreover it has a moving text. The three actors show not only high athletic performance, but they also bring the Israelis home to us, very close. Fantastic evening!” (Sandro Zimmermann, Teichelmauke, Dresden Germany) Read More

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“The performances by Ilya Domanov, Merav Dagan and Gal Shamai were nothing short of astounding. I was amazed by their ability to perform and act while running for an hour. But even more so, I was amazed by Aharona Israel’s choreography and direction. All the elements – the lighting, the sound effects, the acting, the dialogue and the choreography – came together to create a uniquely beautiful and emotionally charged piece of theatre” (Robyn Lester, ‘On stage’ Ottawa) Read More

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“It is smartly conceived show that likens the trudging, unquestioning, and mechanical pace of the marathon runner to their duty-bound sense of national identity.. it offers a time-warped, placeless, and surreal aesthetic that leaves a haunting resonance.” (Kat Fourneir, The CCC Ottawa, Canada) Read More

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“the power of the piece is the intimate frame through which we experienced the three performers, the breakdown of their world, and the erosion of their relationships.. Marathon succeeds because its form is so immediate, while revealing something deeply existential. Marathon is not a destination, it’s a point of departure: it’s an uncomfortable launching pad without answers, and suggests none are coming soon.. It is a performance that uses the body and space as its medium. It confronts the audience with its intimacy and violence.. Marathon is as much about us as it is about the three running the 8 kilometers.” (Ruth Madoc-Jones – Theatre, politics, feminism.. Canada 2015). Read More

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“through a basic and coherent movement image the choreographer Aharona Israel choose to touch western life in general and in Israel in particular. life as a constant race after unclear goals.. It is an interesting work of which one can retrieve many meanings, and above all have a simple and powerful physicality that provoke your empathy” (Achbar Hair Tel-aviv). Read More

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“Israeli “Marathon” became one of the most unusual performances of the VII international festival “LUDI 2017”
..“One thing is clear, the performance-contest “Marathon” is a challenge! Challenge the traditional theater, challenge the viewer, the actors themselves”…
..“The organizing committee of the festival “LUDI 2017” awarded the creators of the performance “Marathon” with a special diploma for the search for new expressive means”(Larisa Kurmes, Info City, www.infoorel.ru, 2017)Full review in Russian: Read More

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A review in Russian Television (2017) – https://youtu.be/JHMws6vmm-8

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Chutzpah Festival Vancouver
Inside Vancouver byREmy Scalza
“Here are 5 can’t-miss events at this year’s Chutzpah!:
“Experience the original drama Marathon: In this unique theatre production, three actors run in a circle – nonstop – for the duration of the show. As they grow more and more exhausted, they stumble deeper into questions about relationships, identity and society. An extended metaphor and meditation on the Israeli condition, Marathon combines physical theatre with deep philosophy” Read More

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