Baro d'evel Brings « Qui som ? » to London's Southbank Centre and Neuchâtel
On 15 and 16 October 2026, Camille Decourtye and Blaï Mateu Trias from Compagnie Baro d'evel will showcase their production « Qui som ? » at the Southbank Centre in London, followed by performances at Théâtre du Passage in Neuchâtel on 29 and 30 October. This 2h30 performance merges elements from three previous works, delivering a whimsical and poetic experience. Decourtye infuses the show with vibrant colour and rhythm, while Mateu Trias adds humorous movements. The cast fosters a sense of childlike joy and laughter through seamless scenes and rhythmic transitions. The staging draws inspiration from Monty Python and the poignant poetry of Philippe Quesne, highlighting hope amidst adversity, serving as a breath of fresh air in challenging times. Photography by C. Raynaud De Lage and Baro d'evel.
Key facts
- « Qui som ? » is conceived and directed by Camille Decourtye and Blaï Mateu Trias of Compagnie Baro d'evel.
- Performances take place at the Southbank Centre in London on 15 and 16 October 2026.
- Further performances are scheduled at the Théâtre du Passage in Neuchâtel on 29 and 30 October.
- The show runs 2h30.
- The production combines three types of the company's previous spectacles.
- Both directors and performers come from circus backgrounds.
- The staging references Monty Python, Buster Keaton, Groucho Marx and Philippe Quesne.
- Photographs are credited to C. Raynaud De Lage and Baro d'evel.
Entities
Artists
- Camille Decourtye
- Blaï Mateu Trias
- Buster Keaton
- Groucho Marx
- Philippe Quesne
- C. Raynaud De Lage
Institutions
- Compagnie Baro d'evel
- Southbank Centre
- Théâtre du Passage
- Monty Python
- Arte
- Inferno Magazine
- MC2 Grenoble
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Neuchâtel
- Switzerland
- Grenoble
- France