How Things Go
Two guys try to build something which is remarkable for their life. On the way their encounter with the objects causes a chain of reactions, where failure is incarnated in the architectures. But without giving up and sustaining their sense of humor they keep rolling, stubborn like a stone falling into the water.
A production combining new circus, physical theatre, installation and clown. The performance inspired by The Way Things Go, an art film by the Swiss artist duo Fischli&Weiss, which documents a long causal chain assembled of everyday objects.
Two guys try to build something which is remarkable for their life. On the way their encounter with the objects causes a chain of reactions, where failure is incarnated in the architectures. But without giving up and sustaining their sense of humor they keep rolling, stubborn like a stone falling into the water.
A production combining new circus, physical theatre, installation and clown. The performance inspired by The Way Things Go, an art film by the Swiss artist duo Fischli&Weiss, which documents a long causal chain assembled of everyday objects.
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Om kompagniet
The swiss-american and german artist duo Baumann&Henderson, found in the Czech Republic in 2020 develops international productions at the interface of physical theatre, circus and stage design installations. In their work they use the tool of the body in action to reflect the absurdities of human life in a humorous way.
https://baumannfelix.com/how-things-go
Credits
Concept, Direction, Interpretation: Felix Baumann (DE), Sean Henderson (CH/US)
Stage and visual design: Felix Baumann (DE), Sean Henderson (CH/US)
Music design: Jakub Štourač (CZ)
Outside eye: Marie Gourdain (FR/CZ)
Light design: Jiří Šmirk (CZ)
Production: Von B bis Z | Baumann & Zöller GbR (DE)
Co-production: Švestkový Dvůr / Plum Yard (CZ)
Partner: Studio Alta Prag (CZ), Gallerie für Gegenwartskunst / E-Werk Freiburg (DE)