Admired as a dancer for her mysterious charisma and erotic appeal, executed as a spy - Mata Hari (1876-1917) was already a legend during her lifetime. But who is the woman behind the self-created fictional character?

She wants to live a free, self-determined life. She rejects social conventions. She is in search of adventure. She loves luxury. When there is no more demand for her dancing, she needs other sources of money. She is worldly. Against the backdrop of World War I, she gets caught up in the political intrigues of the superpowers. She underestimates the danger and loses control.

Robert North traces this dazzling personality, embedded in contemporary history. He creates his new ballet evening in proven collaboration with composer Christopher Benstead (aka Carmen, Prince Rama) and stage and costume designer Luisa Spinatelli (aka Carmen, Beethoven!).

The success story of Mata Hari, this famous and coveted woman who ultimately failed tragically, opens up a wide range of possibilities for a contrasting dance and music performance, combined with visual opulence. At the same time, the story is a parable of the downfall of the exotic, erotic world of the belle époque during the First World War.