National Center for the Performing Arts

Bejing, China 2008

Coordinator for Rafael Amargo: Jacqueline Okuma

D.Q., Passenger in Transit is a dance show, inspired by the fictional character Don Quixote conceived by Miguel de Cervantes in the early 1600s. The story and choreography of the show is a reflection, rather than a literal adaptation, on the best known character in Spanish literature. This avant-garde production was directed by Carlos Padrissa, artistic director of la Fura del Baus, and Rafael Amargo. They utilized stage technology and audiovisual effects to create the mood and to give shape to the scenes.

The story is set in Japan 2023, where two friends, Bidanshi (Rafael Amargo) and Akira (Fran fernández) are obsessed with the video game DQIII. Their obsession accidentally turns into reality when Bidanshi enters the world of the game where the parallel between cavalry books and video games is obvious. In the fantasy world of DQIII some of the original scenes from the book transpire along with Quixote's other adventures. The audience is steered through space and time until the 21st century merges with the 15th century and the two Quixotes become one.

The story comes to an end in Barcelona, where the modern day Quixote awakes and the audience is left to wonder if the events that occurred were real or just a dream. Besides flamenco, Rafael introduced folk, contemporary, and break dance in this show.

This was part of the 2008 Beijing Olympics.