Élise Vigneron and Satchie Noro Create Ice Puppet Performance 'MIZU'
The performance 'MIZU,' directed by puppeteer Élise Vigneron's Théâtre de L'entrouvert and choreographer Satchie Noro's Companie Furankaï, features a life-sized ice puppet that melts during the dance. The piece explores fragility, impermanence, and the relationship between dancer and double. Puppeteer Sarah Lascar controls the ice figure, sometimes joining the dance. The title comes from the Japanese word for water. Performances are scheduled across Europe throughout summer 2026.
Key facts
- Performance titled 'MIZU' created by Élise Vigneron and Satchie Noro
- Involves a human-sized ice puppet that melts during the dance
- Directed by Vigneron's Théâtre de L'entrouvert and Noro's Companie Furankaï
- Puppeteer Sarah Lascar controls the ice figure
- Title derived from Japanese word for water (水)
- Performance combines Noro's interest in unique architectural spaces and Vigneron's ice puppetry
- Scheduled for summer 2026 at festivals and venues across Europe
- Quotes A.S. Byatt and Haruki Murakami on ice
Entities
Artists
- Élise Vigneron
- Satchie Noro
- Sarah Lascar
- A.S. Byatt
- Haruki Murakami
- Néle Azevedo
Institutions
- Théâtre de L'entrouvert
- Companie Furankaï
- Colossal
Locations
- Europe