Ingenious shadow theater with live music

In the darkness of early morning, the Natchav circus arrives in town. The first poles are driven into the ground; the sound of the immense canvas floats through the air as tent poles are hoisted to the sky. Suddenly the authorities – out of concern for safety – order the circus to leave. The circus performers revolt, and one of the acrobats is arrested and imprisoned. Then the circus troupe, along with the other prisoners, decides to stage a spectacular escape.

Natchav in Romani means “go away, run away. The show depicts the adventures of a circus that – in order to stay free – defies every rule, including the laws of gravity. Without words, the members of Compagnie Les ombres portées accompany a play of shadow, light and live music a story full of ingenuity and unexpected twists. An original composition between reality and fantasy as a taste of freedom.

“The conception of this magical show is simply brilliant. […] Natchav demonstrates that, withboundless imagination, shadow theater is truly high art.” – Le Figaro

Credits
Concept: Les ombres portées
Puppets and light: Margot Chamberlin, Erol Gülg.nen, Florence Kormann, Frédéric Laügt, Marion Lefebvre,Christophe Pagnon or Claire Van Zande)
Music and sound: Séline Gülg.nen (clarinet), Jean Lucas (trombone, accordion), Simon Plane (trumpet, tuba, accordion, percussion), Lion