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What to expect
Eight cellists of Cello Octet Amsterdam play on stage inside a moving cocoon of eight robot arms by artist Nick Verstand.
The mechanical structure unfolds slowly and moves with the music, in live interaction with the musicians.
The cocoon stands for the embrace of mother earth as the source of life; the mechanical form stands for human intervention and the destruction of that source.
The programme has works by Caterina Barbieri (arr. Alistair Sung), Kara-Lis Coverdale, KMRU & Abul Mogard (arr. René van Munster), Jesse Broekman and Qasim Naqvi.
The concert is part of For Real, a travelling festival about new technology in the performing arts.
Questions
When does Cocon start and end?
Cocon runs Friday, 27 November 2026, 20:00 until 22:00.
Where is Cocon?
Cocon takes place at 30CC/Schouwburg, Bondgenotenlaan 21, Leuven.
How much are tickets for Cocon?
Tickets for Cocon cost €25 on the official ticket shop.
What happens on stage?
Eight cellists play while eight robot arms form a moving cocoon around them.
The structure unfolds slowly
It moves with the music in live interaction with the players
Light, music, performance and robotics come together
Is Cocon part of a festival?
Yes, it is part of For Real, a travelling festival about new technology in the performing arts.
For Real is presented by 30CC Leuven, NTGent and Cultuurcentrum Brugge.
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Getting there
30CC/Schouwburg, Bondgenotenlaan 21, 3000 Leuven, Vlaams Brabant, BE
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