Rave-L Party

Concert

22.8.-24.8.2025

Maschinenhalle Zweckel

Ravel’s „Boléro“ as an immersive Techno experience.

The composer Maurice Ravel’s ideal venue for his superhit Boléro was a factory. For his 150th birthday, we will make his wish come true. In the Maschinenhalle at Zeche Zweckel in Gladbeck the French collective Les Apaches ! will put the “rave” into Ravel. Between new Ravel arrangements and a recently discovered Boléro Jazz from 1929, the famous piece, among other works by Ravel, is transformed from an orchestral work into a trance-like electro trip by composer Fabien Cali. Visually, 3D-projections of dancers merge with virtual backgrounds, inviting the public to join the dance party. A Live Set by French-Cameroonian DJ Tatyana Jane continues the celebration.

Produced by Nouvelle Sociéte des Apaches, co-produced by Théâtre du Châtelet and the Fondation Fiminco.

Video © Cynwal Hoper / Les Apaches !

Cast

Orchestra
- Les Apaches !
Musical Direction
- Julien Masmondet
Stage Direction
- Gordon,
- Sarah Silverblatt-Buser
Real-time and Visual Artist
- Alexandra R
Lighting Design
- Arthur Cemin
DJ-Producer
- Tatyana Jane
Composition
- Fabien Cali,
- Maurice Ravel
Violin
- Eva Zavaro
Trumpet
- Arthur Escriva
Dancer
- Sarah Silverblatt-Buser,
- Les Apaches !
Arrangements
- Arthur Escriva,
- Anthony Girard,
- Bruno Gousset,
- Eva Zavaro,
- Pascal Zavaro

Further supporters

Rave-L Party is supported by Centre National de la Musique, Spedidam, ADAMI.

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Run time

approx. 2 h
Introduction

An introduction will take place 45 minutes before the start of each event.
Notice

Rave-L Party will be loud - and deliberately so: the increased volume is part of the concert experience. For all those who are sensitive to noise, our team will provide free hearing protection on site.

Please note: This event is standing room only - dancing is expressly permitted!
Bus Transfer

Our Service: A shuttle service runs in both directions from Essen Central Station to the Maschinenhalle Zweckel in Gladbeck. You can book tickets directly in our web shop. Bus stop in Essen: Freiheit 5A, Fernbushaltestelle HBF Essen

RuhrBühnen*Spezial

The performance of Rave-L Party on 24 August 2025 is part of the RuhrBühnen*Spezial series. Book tickets for just €15!

A new stage, a new theatre highlight every month – and a ticket price of just €15: That's the RuhrBühnen*Spezial. Behind the offer is the RuhrBühnen network, an association of eleven theatres and two festivals from the Ruhr metropolis.

Further information on the network's entire programme can be found at: www.ruhrbuehnen.de