Décrochez-moi-ça

Published on 22 October 2024

Enter into a fairground fantasy, a marvelous world that unfolds under a big top. After their captivating show Bêtes de Foire, this new production by Laurent Cabrol and Elsa De Witte is once again a waking dream.

Within this intimate arena, a round dance floor is placed beneath suspended scenery. Audiences are immersed into a singular universe where clumsiness and prowess, appearance and pretense go hand in hand.

On stage, bodies float and swing. Hats are manipulated by a man who is himself being manipulated. Coats are piled high, jackets are stripped off, jackets are stolen.

There are also violins, guitars, unusual objects, and happy accidents. It’s all part of a timeless, dreamlike circus that transports souls to the very depths of humanity.

A small company committed to the art of movement, Bêtes de Foire is the result of a meeting between the circus artist Laurent Cabrol and the costume designer and actor Elsa De Witte. After training with Annie Fratellini, Laurent Cabrol co-founded the Trottola circus. Meanwhile, Elsa De Witte has a background in street theatre, having performed with Compagnie Babylone. Their shows are an enchanting blend of circus, puppetry, dance, and theatre.