Play Dead

Theater Rotterdam
Grote zaal

Wed 29 April, Thu 30 April

Play Dead
People Watching

Circus sensation from Canada: six top acrobats in a world where nothing is what it seems.  

The young Canadian company PeopleWatchingis rapidly taking the circus world by storm with their innovative approach to contemporary circus. In their stunning debut performance, Play Deadthe boundaries between reality and imagination blur in a cinematic mix of acrobatics, dance and physical theatre.

The six multidisciplinary artists excel in impressive physicality and visual narrative ability. In a setting of domestic objects, they conjure up a world full of dreamlike scenes – somewhat familiar, somewhat strange – and together they explore the beautiful, oppressive and delightfully absurd facets of human existence.

People Watching creates a contemporary circus that you experience like an exciting film where you are on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. Play Deadis surreal, playful and full of unexpected twists:an overwhelming performance that will touch you and stay with you for a long time.

Winner of the 2024 COUP DE COEUR PRIX

RECENSIES:
 ★★★★☆ – De Volkskrant
“The wordlessPlay Deadfrom the new Canadian circus dance collective People Watching provides a welcome physical experience.” – Read more here

 ★★★★☆- NRC
“The young Canadian company People Watching strikes inPlay Deadwith their playful, almost frivolous approach to their imposing acrobatic arts.” – Read more here

 Theaterkrant
“Circus sensation from Canada explores intimacy in a stunning spectacle.” – Read more here

Tickets

Prijs: €12,50 | € 15,00 | € 28,00
20:30 - 21:10
20:30 - 21:10

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Location

Theater Rotterdam Grote zaal
Schouwburgplein 25, 3012 CL Rotterdam

Accessibility

To reserve wheelchair spaces, we kindly request that you contact us via the email address kassa@circusstad.nl

Viewing guide

Age: 10+
Trigger warning:
Partial nudity, fake blood
Language no problem

Credits

Artistic Direction & Performance: Ruben Ingwersen, Jérémi Levésque, Natasha Patterson, Brin Schoellkopf, Jarrod Takle, Sabine Van Rensburg
Lighting Design: Émile Lafortune
Set Design: Emily Tucker 
Sound Design: Colin Gagne, Francisco Cruz, Olivier Landry-Gagnon, Stefan Boucher
Costumes: Camille Thibault-Bédard, Catherine Veri, Jonathan Saucier, Paul Rose 
Carpenter: Alastair Davies
Dramaturgic Assistance: Peter James, Isabelle Chasse, Gypsy Snider
International Representation: Aurora Nova
Producer / Tour Manager: Léah Wolff
Funded by:  Conseil des arts et des lettres du, Quebec, Canada Council for the Arts, Conseil des arts de Montréal
Support: Les 7 Doigts ; White Wall Studio; Patro Villeray; Phantom Theater 

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