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Matsena KABEL

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Two performers are moving forcefully in opposite directions. Red material covers their heads and stretches between them.

The first murder in human history comes to life in an epic duet


Brothers Anthony and Kel Matsena bring you a reimagined telling of the tale of Cain and Abel, a sibling rivalry that has rippled across time.

Through a potent mix of movement and text, KABEL delves deep into the primal emotions of jealousy, rage, and redemption. Bodies become the battlefield for a shattered bond by envy, with every action and reaction echoing the ancient conflict.

Following on from Matsena’s acclaimed Shades of Blue, KABEL looks at the gripping resonance that the first murder in human history has in our lives today. How much darkness lives within you? Better yet, what’s your capacity to forgive?

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Header image description: Two performers in black trousers and with naked torsos. They are each pulling in opposite directions with force. They have one piece of red material that is covering both of their heads. The fabric stretches across the middle of the image, binding the two performers together despite their opposing forces.

Header image © Laurentina Miksys

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