English Version

AN(I’M)A

A dance opera about the feminine energy within a male body, an ode to a new kind of
masculinity.

Co-created by theatermaker and choreographer Cecilia Moisio and multidisciplinary artist
and singer Lester David, AN(I’M)A is inspired by Carl Jung’s concept of the Anima – the
feminine force within the male psyche. Set in a ritualistic and visually captivating world,
AN(I’M)A is a hypnotic solo where dance, theatre, and voice collide with elements of pop and
opera.
On stage, a man confronts the collapse of his identity within a circular light installation — a
subconscious realm where he seeks balance, the feminine within, and transformation
beyond his conscious identity.

Moisio’s theatrical, physical dance language merges with David’s Subconscious Movement
method, while an otherworldly soundscape surrounds the space. The performance moves
between the grotesque and the tender, with humor as a liberating force.

AN(I’M)A reimagines masculinity itself: not built on dominance and control, but on listening,
caring, and embracing vulnerability. An invitation into a world both tender and powerful, one
that stays with you long after the performance has ended.

Cecilia and Lester want to dedicate this piece to their fathers who both passed away this past year

Tour Dates

AN(I’M)A will premiere at Theater Rotterdam on November 8, and we’re excited to invite you to experience this bold and intimate solo performance at one of the upcoming shows:

Over Lester David

Lester David is a multi-award-winning artist (choreography, theatre), music producer, and artistic and creative director, originally from Caracas, Venezuela. His work explores how art can serve as a healing medium and as a space for expanding collective consciousness.

His music is as eclectic as his artistic practice: an introspective journey where Venezuelan folklore, Caribbean rhythms, house music, jazz, reggaeton, and operatic nuances are woven into the structure of pop music in a fresh and unprecedented way. It ranges from soul-stirring ballads to infectious beats that set audiences in motion, offering a diverse musical experience that reflects some of the many colors of human existence.

AN(I’M)A & ANIM(US)

In the autumn of 2026, Cecilia Moisio will make her comeback on stage with ANIM(US), a punk opera about menopause, myth, and the male energy within the female psyche. Inspired by 1980s punk, rock, and Finnish mythology, she shatters conventional images of womanhood. Together with AN(I’M)A, it forms a diptych of performances that explore fluid identities and make a fearless case for radical self-expression and inner transformation.

Credits

The performance AN(I’M)A is a co-creation by Cecilia Moisio and Lester David.

Co-creation / Choreography / Direction: Cecilia Moisio
Co-creation / Composition / Performance: Lester David

Lighting: Mark Thewessen
Set Design: Marlies Schot
Costumes: Jookje Zweedijk
Technical Support: Live Techniek

Production: Vincent Hoffman
General Manager: t.b.a.
Marketing & Communications: Wouter Vertogen, Daria Titova, Marjo van Lijssel
Graphic Design (posters & flyers): Lester David

Producer: Cecilia Moisio Company

AN(I’M)A was made possible with the support of: Gemeente Rotterdam, Volkskracht, the Amsterdam Fund for the Arts (AFK) and, VriendenLoterij Fonds

With special thanks to: Maas Theater and Dance & Dutch National Ballet.

More info: www.ceciliamoisio.com

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