Mihr (theatre)

MIHR theatre was named after Mihr, the Armenian pagan god of Sun as symbol of enlightenment.[4] The theatre is mainly addressing social injustice such as problems of war and peace,[5] domestic violence[6] etc.

Throughout its existence MIHR theatre has worked in many different genres of motion such as contemporary dance, site-specific performance, emotional dance, inclusive dance, action-painting, open-air performances, physical performance and drama dance.[7]

MIHR Theatre has created its own way of dance choreography titled "Music of Movement". This is a unique technique combining music and dance, and at the same time it is based on a dancer who is creating music via movements. The instruments for "Music of Movement" were designed and created by MIHR Theatre for this special project.[8]

MIHR Theatre has produced 21 contemporary dance performances,[9] 8 films. The theatre has organized different festivals: Asank Anank[10] (2015), The Book Fest (2017),[11] Polish Platform at the HIGH Fest International Performing Arts Festival (2016, 2018);[12] open-air events, parades: Opening Parades of the HIGH Fest International Performing Arts Festival (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010) and other events in different cities.[13]

MIHR Theatre has participated in numerous international festivals.[14][15]

MIHR Theatre pays great attention to international cultural collaborations and has joint performances and collaborations with theatres and performers from different countries:

• 2015 — joint performance "Lavash" with Gabrielle Neuhaus Physical Theatre (Israel)
• 2015 — performance "Names": collaboration with Alexander Aram Adamyan-Harvey (United States)
• 2014 — joint performance "Water by the Spoonful" with US Embassy in Armenia, advisors: Armando Riesco (United States) and KJ Sanchez (United States) [16][17]
• 2014 — joint performance "P2" with Sayeh Theatre (Iran)
• 2007 — joint performance "Abay 4" by M. Telibekov with Art & Shock Theatre (Kazakhstan)
• 2006 — project "Inside" with Laboratory of Stage Arts (Latvia)

• 2018 — "Taniel" [18][19] - film noir
• 2015 — "Remembering Armenia" - documentary movie
• 2013 — "The Percussion Instruments" [20] - documentary/educational feature film
• 2013 — "Zaum Tractor" - video art[21]
• 2008 — "Kamancha" [22] - documentary/educational feature film
• 2007 — "Roots" - dance movie with ethno-modern sculptures
• 2007 — "Angel on the Roofs" - dance movie
• 2006 — "Dreams or Reality" - social movie

• Васенина, Екатерина (2013). Современный танец постсоветского пространства. «БАЛЕТ». ISBN 978-5-901818-12-1

• Official site