CIE bAlllAd - GIVING MORE SPACE TO THE AUDIENCE
The bAlllAd Company, directed by Bertrand Devendeville, creates participatory street performances combining music, poetry and light technology. Based in Amiens (Hauts-de-France), it tours in France and internationally with immersive headset projects such as bAlllAd and Le Mur et le Marchand de Cris (The Wall and the Street Vendor).
SHOWS
bAlllAd: AUDITIvE TRANSPORTS
bAlllAd is a public transport system fuelled by sympathy and good humor. During a helmeted stroll, Bertrand, the sound commander, carries up to 200 passengers by the tips of his ears.
The bAlllAd may not make any noise, but it sure knows how to get noticed. In the headphones, it's a festival of sounds!
The Crying Merchant - (and the wall of cries)
2 people, transport possible by train. Sound system to be provided in this case.
Not particularly affected by rain.
Technically self-sufficient.
A secretly participatory fixed performance in the public space.
Stories bring people together.
Proche comes to tell the story you'll have in common for the first and last time.
It's set to music on a vibraphone.
Your presence influences the story and brings it to life.
Musical tale for ages 8 and up.
Duration: 30 minutes.
Technically autonomous, using H.F. headphones. low sound level.
Capacity: 20 to 150 listeners, and even more curious onlookers!
the Balll!
Based on the "Silent Party" principle, you choose what you listen to through your headphones. But beware: mash-ups and other surprises are in store. BAlll! is also an opportunity to mix genres, the playground of the Cie, which takes the liberty of inviting other artists.
Duration: You'll come back on foot, pumpkin under your arm, Cinderella.
Capacity: up to 300 people.
All audiences.
Permanent.
Cie bAlllAd- +33 (0)6 18 45 26 11 contact@balllad.com