Anthony van Gog
Anthony van Gog (Riemst, 1996) is a theatre maker and choreographer. In his work, he operates at the intersection of theatre, dance and the visual arts. He explores how the body, sound and space influence one another and how they can alter our perception. In this context, the body is not so much an expression of who a person is, but a form that is constantly changing under the influence of the environment.
From 2023, Anthony was employed by DansBrabant as a PLAN developer. In 2026, he will leave PLAN but will remain with DansBrabant.
Anthony approaches the body as matter: as flesh and bone, as movement, muscle tension and vibration. He explores what becomes visible and tangible when we no longer attempt to explain or control the body. Through precise physical compositions and a keen focus on sound and space, he creates sensory experiences that invite the viewer to look and listen differently. In doing so, the familiar can become alienating, whilst the insignificant suddenly comes to the fore.
Alongside his artistic practice, Anthony explores philosophy. His work touches on questions of identity, freedom and the structures through which we give meaning to ourselves and the world around us. What do we take for granted? What remains when fixed beliefs and ideas about who we are lose their hold? Rather than formulating answers, he seeks ways to make such questions physically and sensorially tangible.
With productions such as crowdkill and The quiet he is building a distinctive body of work in which the vulnerability, transience and physicality of the body take centre stage. In 2028, his latest work will DIABLO premiered.
