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Philippe Saire

Hocus Pocus
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Suisse

Abracadabrantesque dance

From the clouds to the depths of the ocean, the adventures of two illusionist dancers. A poetic coming-of-age story imagined by choreographer Philippe Saire, a pioneer of Swiss contemporary dance.

FAMILY SHOW

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.

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Artist(s)

Choreographer
Philippe Saire

His diverse activities have led him to develop a method that weaves text and movement, creating pieces that move away from the framework of dance to apply to theater.

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Company

Compagnie Philippe Saire 

From its foundation in 1986, the Philippe Saire Company has created some thirty shows, with more than 1,800 performances in 200 cities across Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and America. Cie Philippe Saire is in permanent residency at Théâtre Sévelin 36, Lausanne.

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Credits

Hocus Pocus

Concept and choreography by Philippe Saire.
Choreography
in collaboration with dancers Philippe Chosson, Mickaël Henrotay-Delaunay.
Touring dancers
Philippe Chosson and Pep Garrigues.
Set design
Léo Piccirelli.
Accessories
Julie Chapallaz, Hervé Jabveneau.
Sound design
Stéphane Vecchione.
Technical direction
Cristobal Rossier.
Stage Manager
 Louis Riondel.
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 at Théâtre Sévelin 36, Lausanne.

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