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Nassim Soleimanpour's Echo: An Improvised Theatrical Odyssey on Climate, Time, and Space at Conde Duque

Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour guides new performers each night in this compelling exploration of global themes.

Delve into Nassim Soleimanpour's "Echo (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)", a profound theatrical experience at Conde Duque. This immersive production blends improvised brilliance with deep explorations of time, space, and the urgent climate crisis. Each show features a different performer, guided remotely by Soleimanpour, challenging perceptions of location and belonging. Audiences confront the immigrant experience, fusing technology with ancient theatrical practices in this ambitious experiment.

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Exhibition summary

This theatrical odyssey explores time, space, and the climate crisis through improvised performances. Each show features a new performer guided remotely by playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, questioning our perception of location and belonging.

Curatorial context

Nassim Soleimanpour's «Echo (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)» is an uncharted theatrical odyssey that delves into time, space, and the climate crisis, blending improvised brilliance with innovation. Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour and director Omar Elerian push the boundaries of their signature improvised cold readings, with a new performer taking the stage each night without prior rehearsal. Guided by the playwright remotely, the script serves as their map through the playwright's narrative, questioning the very essence of presence and location. The production invites audiences to confront the immigrant experience across time, fusing technology with ancient theatrical tricks in an ambitious, magical, and unwavering experiment designed for the era of climate crisis. It explores themes of home, displacement, and the constructed nature of reality through the transformative power of words and the unique interplay between voices.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets are priced at 20 euros and can be purchased through the official ticketing link provided. The performance is recommended for individuals aged 12 and above.

Nassim Soleimanpour «Echo (Every Cold-Hearted Oxygen)» key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museum of Contemporary Art Conde Duque
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jun 5, 2026 – Jun 6, 2026
Artist line / attribution
Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour collaborates with director Omar Elerian. The artistic team includes creative technology design by Derek Richards, lighting design by Jackie Shemesh, and sound composition by Anna Clock. The cast features Andrea Jiménez and Sergio Peris-Mencheta, with dramaturgy by Kirsty Housley and Immanuel Bartz.
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