‘Thieves From Heaven’ explores one of the most powerful myths in Yoruba culture: the story of Àbíkú – the ‘Spirit Child’. This myth is not only an integral part of Yoruba cosmogony, but is also closely linked to the history of the pre-colonial West African kingdom of Oyo.
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Thieves from Heaven
The interpretations of this myth and its stories are as diverse as Nigerian society itself. In this project, a young generation of Nigerian dance artists, in collaboration with the Christoph Winkler Company, is now exploring the myth of the spirit children. They are re-examining the stories and their numerous interpretations against the backdrop of their own identities and developing a choreographically inspired work from this.
Christoph Winkler has created more than 80 dance pieces as a freelance artist since 1996 and is one of Germany’s most distinguished and versatile choreographers. His work encompasses a wide spectrum of formats, ranging from highly personal to political themes. Under the umbrella of the Company Christoph Winkler, he brings together dancers from all over the world to collaborate as temporary collectives on a wide range of themes.
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Dates
November 2026
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