Raoul

James Thiérrée - La Compagnie du Hanneton

Australian Premiere Season

Umbrellas become jellyfish, clothes take on a mind of their own, ghost-like elephants wander and candles won't snuff in James Thiérrée's world of endless invention.

One of Europe's most versatile artists, the acrobat, clown, poet and magician uses his impish talent and extraordinary physical prowess to transform everyday objects into magical dream-like spectacles that captivate, charm and inspire.

In this mesmerising new large-scale solo show, Thiérrée is Raoul, a man without beginning or end, who tumbles through a series of utopian fantasies where acrobatics, mysterious transformations, music and dance collide - a world which is at once recognisable and yet utterly alien.

Designed, directed and performed: James Thiérrée.

WARNING: Contains smoke effects. Suitable for ages 10+.

DURATION: 100 minutes (no interval).

ACCESS: Wheelchair access, Assistive listening systems, May be partly captioned (or surtitled).

GROUPS SAVE: Groups of 10 can book online. Groups of 10+ must purchase through BASS Group Bookings on 08 8205 2220.

A co-production with La Coursive Scène, Nationale de La Rochelle, Théâtre Royal de Namur, La Comédie de Clermont-Ferrand, Théâtre de la Vil e Paris, barbicanbite09 (Barbican Theatre, London) and Crying Out Loud, Abbey Theatre Dublin, Maison de la Danse Lyon, Théâtre National de Toulouse. La Compagnie du Hanneton is supported by Fondation BNP Paribas.

Photo: James Thiérrée by Richard Haughton / Christophe Calais.