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Hocus Pocus
Hocus Pocus, a work intended for children aged seven to eleven, is mainly based on the power of images, their magic, and the sensations they provoke. The very unique set design allows for a playful and magical exploration into a game of appearances and disappearances of both bodies and accessories. The brotherly relationship that develops between the two dancers constitutes the show’s guiding thread, both through the hardships they create for themselves to toughen themselves up and through the fantastic voyage that subsequently awaits them. Hocus Pocus is one of the few Contemporary Dance works intended for a young audience. It seeks to challenge the imagination of its audience, while weaving a narrative that is open enough for each child to build his or her own story.

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Concept and Choreography: Philippe Saire Choreography in association with the Dancers: Philippe Chosson & Mickaël Henrotay-Delaunay Dancers on Tour: Philippe Chosson, Mickaêl Henrotay-Delaunay, Ismael Oiartzabal Set Production: Léo Piccirelli Props and Accessories: Julie Chapallaz, Hervé Jabveneau Sound: Stéphane Vecchione Technical Direction: Vincent Scalbert Construction: Cédric Berthoud Music: Peer Gynt, by Edvard Grieg A co-production between Le Petit Théâtre de Lausanne (created October 25th 2017 at Le Petit Théâtre de Lausanne) & Jungspund - Young Audience Theater Festival St. Gallen. The co-production has been produced in the context of the Fund Young Audiences by Reso – Dance Network Switzerland and with the support of Pro Helvetia. Supporters and Partners: Cie Philippe Saire is governed by a joint support agreement between the City of Lausanne, Canton of Vaud and Pro Helvetia – Swiss Arts Council. It’s supported by Loterie Romande, Fondation de Famille Sandoz, Migros Culture Percentage, Corodis, Fondation Françoise Champoud, Stanley Johnson Thomas Foundation, and Fondation Françoise Champoud. Cie Philippe Saire is in permanent residency at Théâtre Sévelin 36, Lausanne.

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