Book Of Landscapes – proposal May 2026
PLACE Performing Landscapes is a collaborative initiative between the Brussels based dance company Hiatus, Bethlen Theater in Hungary and Norwegian Landscape Theater. Together, we are developing projects in and about green spaces across three European cities, creating tools and networks that empower artists to engage with nature in sustainable and innovative ways.
We believe that artists can shape profound and meaningful experiences that connect citizens with nature in an enduring way.
We selected 12 young European artists through an open call and spent ten days together this summer exploring artistic practices connected to nature. We exchanged ideas and knowledge, visited gardens, took part in workshops with artists and gardeners, and developed concepts for projects in Budapest, Brussels, and Racconigi. The four Brussels-based artists developed the project ‘Weaving Place’ about the natural area Donderberg in Laken.
Bethlen Theatre, with a 95-year legacy, has operated in its current form since 2012, supporting contemporary performing arts and local artists. Through programs, workshops, and collaborations, it engages the community and fosters cross-border artistic connections. Committed to regional performers, it aims to be a multidisciplinary hub for contemporary arts.
Norwegian Landscape Theatre is a creative production company of theatre maker, gardener and researcher Tormod Carlsen. The organisation works across Europe on a variety of projects with a belief in connecting humans to places. With roots in the field of performing arts they employ notions, tools and wisdom from this field to investigate how such practices might take form.
Hiatus is a Brussels based contemporary dance company under the artistic direction of choreographer Daniel Linehan. Hiatus organizes and creates dance productions, tours of repertory, workshops and other public engagements. Each project within Hiatus aims to create an opening that fosters connections. Hiatus is actively questioning, listening and responding, emphasizing the value of creative processes and public experiences.
Video Creative Camp
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LANDSCAPES
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