From the clouds to the depths of the ocean, follow the adventures of two illusionist dancers. A poetic coming-of-age story imagined by choreographer Philippe Saire, a pioneer of Swiss contemporary dance.
Two horizontal neon lights float in the darkness, defining a mysterious, abstract frame where bodies, faces and props appear and disappear as if by magic. Abracadabra! We start to lose our bearings. Happy and playful, Lucas and Claus, two characters inspired by Agota Kristof’s Grand cahier, lose and find themselves again in a thousand and one adventures set to the dreamlike music of Edvard Grieg’s Peer Gynt. A contortionist’s escape from a spider’s web aboard a wacky flying machine, a tumble through the clouds, undersea voyages, encounters with fantastic aquatic creatures… A surreal universe to astonish and delight young and old alike; a tour de force of ingenuity.
credits
Concept and choreography Philippe Saire Choreography in collaboration with dancers Philippe Chosson, Mickaël Henrotay-Delaunay Touring dancers Philippe Chosson, Mickaël Henrotay-Delaunay, Ismael Oiartzabal Set design Léo Piccirelli Accessories Julie Chapallaz, Hervé Jabveneau Sound design Stéphane Vecchione Technical direction Vincent Scalbert Construction Cédric Berthoud Music Peer Gynt, by Edvard Grieg
Coproduction
Le Petit Théâtre de Lausanne (premiered October 25, 2017 at Le Petit Théâtre de Lausanne), JungspundFestival St. Gallen. A co-production within the framework of the Fonds Jeune Public of Reso - RéseauDanse Suisse. Supported by Pro Helvetia, Swiss Arts Council.
Support and partners
City of Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts Council, Loterie Romande, Sandoz Family Foundation, Migros Pour-cent culturel. La Cie Philippe Saire is resident company atThéâtre Sévelin 36, Lausanne.
history
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Théâtre des Deux Rives
May 22, 2025
13:30
Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
Théâtre des Deux Rives
May 22, 2025
09:30
Toronto
Harbourfront Center
May 19, 2025
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Toronto
Harbourfront Center
May 18, 2025
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Toronto
Harbourfront Center
May 17, 2025
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Longueuil
Théâtre de la Ville
May 14, 2025
13:00
Longueuil
Théâtre de la Ville
May 14, 2025
10:00
Lévis
L'Anglicane
May 5, 2025
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Lévis
L'Anglicane
May 5, 2025
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Baie-Comeau
Centre des arts
May 2, 2025
19:30
Baie-Comeau
Centre des arts
May 2, 2025
13:30
Sept-Îles
Salle Jean-Marc-Dion
April 30, 2025
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Sept-Îles
Salle Jean-Marc-Dion
April 29, 2025
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Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 26, 2025
19:00
Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 26, 2025
15:00
Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 25, 2025
19:00
Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 25, 2025
13:30
Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 24, 2025
19:00
Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 24, 2025
13:30
Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 23, 2025
19:00
Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 23, 2025
13:30
Montreal
Cinquième Salle
April 22, 2025
19:00