Dublin Theatre Festival 2024: Camiel Corneille weaves together sound and movement as he builds physical characters and imaginary worlds
Before Camiel Corneille enters the auditorium, each of the audience of excited schoolchildren has been given a brown backpack to put on. The novelty has created an atmosphere of anticipation: the performer has the attention of the room as he makes his way centre stage.
The audience, who are seated in the round, are actively involved in the performance: Corneille hands speakers to some delighted children, encouraging them to move their arms in ways that correspond to the whirring or rattling sounds they hold. The purpose of our backpacks becomes clear when they too begin to buzz, making everyone in the audience part of the symphony.
The star award for audience participation has to go to one little boy who, with permission, Corneille picks up, puts on his shoulders and spins around before placing him back in his seat. The boy seems exhilarated: it’s refreshing to witness this kind of freedom and sense of risk and excitement in a work for children.
Corneille, however, displays assurance and precision in his movement that ultimately create a sense of trust in the audience. The children themselves gasp and laugh, mesmerised and invigorated by his flight. This is a playful and inventive production that ignites the imagination through sound and movement, enchanting children and adults alike.
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