Galactic Crush 2: Into the Cold, Stephanie Kayal & Abed Kobeissy/ CAMPO

A space odyssey about love, failure, and the longing to escape a world in ruins Discover the work of Stephanie Kayal, choreographer and performer, and Abed Kobeissy, musician. They are an artistic duo from Beirut — and the anti-heroes of the sci-fi saga Galactic Crush. In this new piece, the duo has botched their quixotic mission and faces a world that is crumbling around them. With nothing left to lose, they decide to flee: they build a DIY intergalactic spaceship and set off in search of hope in another galaxy. The failed crime-fighters, who are also friends and lovers, confront an absurd reality with dark humour. In the cold of space, they recall the fractured city they left behind and the loved ones who remain far away, hoping to understand and forgive the world’s failures. They dance as a reminder of home. Duration: 60 minutes Language: In English Stephanie Kayal and Abed Kobeissy are Brussels- and Beirut-based multidisciplinary artists who frequently collaborate on performances that blend dance, music, and video. Their work is presented by major institutions like Le Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles, Alkantara Festival, DE SINGEL, and Plateforme Parallèle. They explore personal-political themes with dark humor and absurdity. Both artists have established extensive international careers through solo projects, ensembles, and high-profile commissions in theatre, film, and dance. CREDITS concept & text Stephanie Kayal & Abed Kobeissy performance Stephanie Kayal, Abed Kobeissy & Pôl Seif choreography Stephanie Kayal original music Abed Kobeissy set & light design Pôl Seif video artist Firas El Hallak dramaturgical advice Krystel Khoury & Sabine Cmelniski photo & video documentation Firas El Hallak production Hiros co-production Le Théâtre de la Vie, Le Théâtre National Wallonie-Bruxelles, Alkantara, as part of Common Stories, a Creative Europe programme financed by the European Union, Kunstencentrum Buda & Parallèle – Pratiques artistiques émergentes internationales with the support of Ettijahat – Independent Culture, workspacebrussels, ISAC – Institut Supérieur des Arts et des Chorégraphies ArBa-EsA & Studio Le Labeur — Dame de Pic / Cie Karine Ponties this project is part of the Cycle de professionnalisation pour une durabilité du secteur culturel – volet Jeunes chorégraphes du Sud – led by Parallèle with the support of the Cultures and Creation program of the Fondation de France & the patronage of the Caisse des Dépôts