Four Non Blondes

Performance by Christoph Winkler

After a successful premiere in 2024 and multiple international performances, Christoph Winkler’s performance “Four Non Blondes” returns to the stage in Berlin. This production by the Christoph Winkler dance theatre company explores the various nuances and ambivalences surrounding blondness, including the cultural history and political significance of blonde hair.

Blonde hair emerged around 11,000 years ago as a genetic mutation in northern Europe. Only two percent of humanity are naturally blonde. It’s a rare phenomenon, which is why it has become a coveted attribute for some: Blonde hair is associated with youth, attractiveness, and purity. At the same time, it’s a symbol of whiteness, social aspiration, rebellion and self-determination. The meaning ascribed to blondness has gone back and forth over the centuries, depending upon the attitudes of different eras and societies.

“Four Non Blondes” is a choreographic concert in which four non blonde performers and a singer combine their personal experiences, elements of digital theatre and political narratives in order to cast a new light on the myth of blondness.

Artists/Collaborators: Christoph Winkler (Konzept), Lisa Rykena, Sophie Prins, Shelmith Øseth und Mariana Tzouda (Von und mit), Kyle Kidd (Performance), Tian Rotteveel (Musik), Vadim Epstein (KI-Bildgestaltung), Matthias Härtig (3D-Programmierung), Marie Akoury (Kostüme), Gabriella Fiore (Video Editing & Graphic), Fabian Eichner (Technische Leitung), Björn Stegmann (Ton), Gabriella Fiore (Produktionsleitung), Sümeyra Soylu (Garderobe), Transmissions (Finanzmanagement)

A production by Company Christoph Winkler in cooperation with Radialsystem. Funded by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Social Cohesion and the Performing Arts Fund provided by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

Media partnerships Radialsystem: The Berliner, Rausgegangen, tip Berlin, taz. die tageszeitung.

Next date:

• Date Thursday, 30/April/2026 20:00 (3 more dates)
• Venue Radialsystem V
• Address Holzmarktstraße 33, 10243 Berlin-Friedrichshain