Out of the stillness
NDT 1
In Out of the stillness, we celebrate the creative dynamism of NDT 1 through two distinct choreographic visions. Hofesh Shechter returns to NDT with a daring world premiere, his fourth creation for the company. We also revisit Gabriela Carrizo’s The missing door (2013), a compelling and mysterious fusion of dance and theatre.
Performance dates: 24 September until 19 December 2026
Works
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The missing door
More infoGabriela Carrizo
We also return to the enigmatic world of The missing door (2013) by choreographer Gabriela Carrizo, created for NDT 1. Set in a confined, domestic-like space that gradually distorts, the piece blurs the line between reality and illusion. Everyday actions transform into unsettling, unpredictable events, revealing emotional fractures beneath the surface. As Carrizo reflects: “The work unfolds in a liminal space where reality and fantasy entwine—a realm reflecting the last minutes of a life caught between life and death.”
Dramatic and gripping, The missing door offers a memorable theatrical experience, and we're thrilled to bring it back to the stage. -
Tunnel Vision
More infoHofesh Shechter
After the successful remount of audience favourite Clowns (2016) in 2024, choreographer Hofesh Shechter returns to NDT with a fierce and unapologetically raw world premiere. Renowned for works that probe what stirs beneath the surface—within us and in the world around us—Shechter explores the friction between identity, the constructions of the mind, and the living body. In his new creation, dreamlike sequences unfold alongside sudden interruptions of reality, pushing the dancers to their limits. As Shechter describes, “Your mind is a flickering light that forgot its source, images collide and fail to agree.” Navigating the space between the epic and the immediate, the work weaves arresting imagery, pulsing music, and stark physicality into a surreal journey that fully immerses you.
© Rahi Rezvani
Online programme book
Read all about the performance and view photos in the online programme book
Rehearsal | World premiere - Hofesh Shechter
Calendar | Out of the stillness
View all datesOut of the stillness | NDT 1
Amare, Den Haag - NL
Out of the stillness | NDT 1
Amare, Den Haag - NL
Out of the stillness | NDT 1
Amare, Den Haag - NL
Out of the stillness | NDT 1
Amare, Den Haag - NL
Choreographers
Dancers
Rehearsal | The missing door - Gabriela Carrizo
© Rahi Rezvani
Context Programme
Before and after your visit, you can explore our contextual programmes to gain a deeper understanding of the makers, inspiration and themes of the performance.
Introduction Talk
Before almost every performance in the Netherlands, we offer a pre-show introduction. In this 30-minute session, you'll be introduced to the company and gain further insight into contemporary dance and NDT's repertoire.
Movement Session
Enhance your experience of the performance by taking part in a Movement Session. This interactive introduction creates a deeper, more personal connection to the work and invites you to experience the power and expressiveness of dance in a new way. No dance experience is required; curiosity is all you need.
Where and when?
For Out of the stillness, a pre-show introduction will be offered at most theatres in the Netherlands. At selected performances in The Hague, a Movement Session will be held instead. Before your visit, the theatre where you are attending the performance will provide you with further information.
Practical information
Visiting Amare?
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Intermission
This performance includes 1 intermission. The running time of the performance has not yet been confirmed.
Content guide
The missing door explores themes of isolation, fear, anxiety, and mental struggle. It includes stylized conflict, surreal scenes, and a dark and intense atmosphere. Some scenes may feel frightening or upsetting, especially for younger or sensitive audiences. This performance contains a brief bright light effect.
Hofesh Shechter's new work also includes intense or unsettling moments, particularly for younger or sensitive audiences. The performance contains loud music, brief moments of darkness, and theatrical haze. All sound levels remain within official regulations.
Age recommendation: 14+
Accessibility
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