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Creations


«O»


At a Glance

Creative Team
Personages

Expérience

Exécution

Prologue
Nage
Duo Trapeze
La Barge
Bateau
Fire
Russian Swing
Cadre
High Dive
Washington
Trapeze

Contortion
Cerceaux
Epilogue

Réserve

Solo Trapeze

Odyssey

Le Théâtre






 

Experience
Fire


The rage of fire and the purification of water are blended into one - and then displayed throughout the “O” Theatre in this brilliantly visual act. Incorporating ancient folklore and martial arts, this act invokes rituals from around the world including Hawaii, Samoa, New Zealand and Australia. The fire act was conceptualized and transformed by artists with different backgrounds, from performance companies to street theatre. Incorporated in the act is the amazing fire stunt of Ray Wold.

Naturally, air and water must meet fire and it does so in an act named Feu. Set to "Terre Aride" (which translates into "Arid Ground") from the "O" showtrack, this act contrasts the watery world we've found ourselves in. The way the theater glows during this act is what allures me to it - reflected in the huge circular mirror above the stage. The theater seems to turn into flame itself as the performance wields itself onstage. But when one, two and even three men get into the performance and fight amongst themselves, well... it is simply amazing how they pulse to the rhythms around them. In the end, the water encompasses the fire, snuffing it out; however, we are left with one last poignant image; t hat of an everyday man sitting in his chair nonchalantly reading the newspaper while set aflame.

Contains text written by Richard Russo and Paul Roberts, as published in the “Fascination! Newsletter”.

 
Position: 6/13
Song: Terre Aride