JOHNNY by 155
JOHNNY by 155 has been nominated for the Swan Award for Most Impressive Dance Production of 2026.
Jury about the nomination
"With JOHNNY, 155 presents an energetic and accessible performance that blends breakdancing, contemporary dance, stunts, and acting. The five performers impress with their fearless style, combining physical virtuosity with absurdism and humor. Beneath this lightheartedness lies a sharp exploration of contemporary masculinity, depicted through the stuntman as a metaphor for vulnerability and risk.
The movable staircase serves as more than just a set piece here: it is an integral part of the choreography and symbolizes the man’s constant struggle to measure up. 155 has created an intelligent, complex work. Thanks to its accessibility, the company is attracting a new audience to contemporary dance."
About 155
155 is a quirky collective of creative friends who blend dance, humor, music, and video into explosive shows, dance films, and sketches. Throw Jackass, Maaskantje, and breakdancing into a blender, and you get 155. Driven by childlike curiosity and a raw, energetic style, 155 breaks down traditional boundaries in art and entertainment. Whether you see us in a theater, at a festival, or online, we always guarantee a unique experience full of movement, creativity, and surprises.
“These artists present an energetic and accessible performance in which breakdancing, contemporary dance, stunts, and acting come together with virtuosity. Beneath the lightheartedness of their fearless performance, absurdism, and humor lies a sharp exploration of contemporary masculinity. It is an intelligent, complex work that appeals to a new audience for dance.”